WITTCHEN

Our “Planet” rating evaluates brands based on the environmental policies in their supply chains, from carbon emissions and wastewater to business models and product circularity. Here we rate WITTCHEN “Very Poor”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It uses few lower-impact materials, and it does not publish an aggregate breakdown of materials used.
• It uses renewable energy in its direct operations (such as stores or offices) but not in its supply chain.
• There’s no evidence it’s taking actions to protect biodiversity in its supply chain.
• There’s no evidence it’s taking meaningful action to reduce water use. 

Workers’ rights are central to our “People” rating, which assess brands’ policies and practices on everything from child labour to living wages and gender equality. Here we rate WITTCHEN “Very Poor”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• Some of its final stage is located in low risk countries or certified facilities, however it does not publish an aggregate breakdown of suppliers.
• It doesn't disclose where all its final production stage occurs.
• None of its supply chain is certified by crucial labour standards that help ensure worker health and safety, living wages, and other rights.
• There’s no evidence it has a Code of Conduct.
• It has an internal grievance mechanism for workers in its supply chain to anonymously report concerns like harassment and unpaid wages.
• There’s no evidence it ensures workers are paid living wages in its supply chain.
• During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, it did not disclose adequate policies or safeguards to protect workers in its supply chain from the virus.

Brands’ animal welfare policies and, where applicable, how well they trace their animal-derived products are the focus of our “Animals” rating. Here we rate WITTCHEN “Very Poor”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It appears to use leather, wool, cashmere, down, and fur.
• It doesn’t appear to use angora, exotic animal skin, shearling, alpaca, or mohair.
• There’s no evidence it has an animal welfare policy.
• It’s committed to eliminating some animal-derived materials but has not set a target date.

Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate WITTCHEN “We Avoid” overall.