Yu Mei
Rated: It's a start
Last rated: Apr 2022
price:location: New Zealand
Yu Mei is a leather goods label devoted to the creation of understated luxury.
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Overall rating: It's a start
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Yu Mei's environment rating is it's a start. It does not use eco-friendly materials. Most of its tanneries are audited by Leather Working Group. It uses renewable energy in its supply chain to reduce its climate impact. There is no evidence it implements water reduction initiatives.
Its labour rating is it's a start. It has a Code of Conduct that covers all of the ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles. It does not disclose where its final stage of production occurs. 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 state how often.
Its animal rating is 'good'. It does not use fur, wool, down, exotic animal skin or angora. It uses leather and exotic animal hair.
Yu Mei is rated It's a start overall.
Rated Apr 2022
Brands often evolve their sustainability practices and disclosures. This rating is based on publicly available information at the time of rating.
