Talbots
Rated: We avoid
price: $$$$
location: United States
Talbots is not taking adequate steps to manage its greenhouse gas emissions.
Talbots sustainability rating
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Overall rating: We avoid
Our ratings are based on a scale from 1 (We avoid) to 5 (Great) How we rate
Talbots environment rating is 'very poor'. It uses few eco-friendly materials. There is no evidence it reduces its carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions in its supply chain. There is no evidence it has taken meaningful action to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals. There is no evidence it minimises packaging.
Its labour rating is 'very poor'. There is no evidence it has worker empowerment initiatives such as collective bargaining or rights to make a complaint. It traces some of its supply chain. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. It audits some of its supply chain but does not specify what percentage. It does not disclose adequate policies or safeguards to protect suppliers and workers in its supply chain from the impacts of COVID-19.
Its animal rating is 'not good enough'. There is no evidence it has a policy to minimise the suffering of animals. It uses leather, down, exotic animal hair and wool. It does not use fur, angora or exotic animal skin. There is no evidence it traces any animal product to the first stage of production.
Talbots is rated 'We avoid' overall.
