Wolford

Rated: Not good enough

price: $$$$

location: Austria

Wolford is not taking adequate steps to ensure payment of a living wage for its workers.

Wolford sustainability rating

Planet

2 out of 5

People

2 out of 5

Animals

3 out of 5

Overall rating: Not good enough

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Wolford's environment rating is 'not good enough'. It uses some eco-friendly materials including Cradlle to Cradle gold certified products. There is no evidence it has set a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target. It manages the treatment and discharge of wastewater in its supply chain. There is no evidence it minimises textile waste when manufacturing its products.

Its labour rating is 'not good enough'. Most of its final stage of production is undertaken in the European Union, a low/medium risk region for labour abuse. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. It traces most of its supply chain. It audits some of its supply chain. It has disclosed partial policies or safeguards to protect suppliers and workers in its supply chain from the impacts of COVID-19.

Its animal rating is 'it's a start'. There is no evidence it has a policy to minimise the suffering of animals. It uses exotic animal hair and wool. It does not use leather, fur, down, angora, or exotic animal skin. There is no evidence it traces any animal product to the first stage of production.

Wolford is rated 'Not good enough' overall.

Last updated June 2022