Continental Clothing scores 9 out of 16 at Rank a Brand: Empowering you to support socially responsible business

Continental Clothing Info

Brand Owner: Continental Clothing Company Ltd
Head Office: London, United Kingdom
Sector: Fashion, Clothing & Shoes
Categories: Casual
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Last Updated: 11 June 2010
Last Verified: 10 June 2010

Continental Clothing Score Report

Questions about Carbon Emissions

2 out of 4


1. Is there a policy for the brand to minimize, reduce or compensate carbon emissions?	Continental Clothing has various policy measures to reduce carbon emissions. In January 2008, Continental Clothing published its first carbon footprint and placed a Carbon Reduction Label on some textile products. The company offers a line of fashion, called Earthpositive apparel, which is 100% organic with 90% reduced CO2.	SOURCE
2. Has the brand (company) published the carbon-footprint of its 'own operations' and has the brand already reduced 10% of these emissions in the last 5 years?	Although Continental Clothing has published the carbon value of every single item of the EarthPositive collection and the company has a chapter on carbon footprinting, no general carbon footprint is provided.	SOURCE
3. Has the brand (company) set a target to reduce its ‘own operations’ carbon footprint by at least 20% before the year 2012?	Although it is clear that Continental Clothing values reducing CO2 emissions, no carbon footprint is found and no reducing targets are mentioned.	SOURCE
4. Does the brand (company) also have a policy to reduce/compensate carbon emissions generated from the supply/production chain?	Yes, for the production process of the Earth Positive collection the carbon emissions are 90% lower than conventional, achieved by a combination of low-impact organic farming, efficiency in manufacturing and transportation, and the use of renewable energy.	SOURCE

Questions about Environmental Policy

1 out of 4


1. Does the brand (company) use environmentally 'preferred' raw materials for more than 5% of its volume?	Continental Clothing uses organic cotton and 'organic in conversion' cotton. The EarthPositive clothing line is made of 100% organic cotton/other materials. But it is not clear what percentage of total this represents.	SOURCE
2. Does the brand (company) use environmentally 'preferred' raw materials for more than 10% of its volume?	Continental Clothing uses organic cotton and 'organic in conversion' cotton. The EarthPositive clothing line is made of 100% organic cotton/other materials. But it is not clear what percentage of total this represents.	SOURCE
3. Does the brand (company) use environmentally 'preferred' raw materials for more than 25% of its volume?	Continental Clothing uses organic cotton and 'organic in conversion' cotton. The EarthPositive clothing line is made of 100% organic cotton/other materials. But it is not clear what percentage of total this represents.	SOURCE
4. Does the brand (company) report on its environmental policy related to the 'wet processes' within the production cycle, like bleaching and dying of fabrics?	The Earth Positive Collection is certified according to the Global Organic Textile Standard, restricting chemical and water use.	SOURCE

Questions about Labour Conditions/Human Rights

6 out of 8


1. Does the brand (company) have a supplier Code of Conduct (CoC) which includes the following standards: No forced or slave labour, no child labour, no discrimination of any kind and a safe and hygienic workplace?	Continental Clothing is a member of the Fair Wear Foundation (FWF) (see 'Fair Wear Foundation'). For Labour Standards FWF, see link questions 2&3 below. In the Labour Standards all these standards are mentioned.	SOURCE
2. Does this CoC include at least two of the following workers rights: 1. to have a formally registered employment relationship 2. to have a maximum working week of 48 hours with voluntary paid overtime of 12 hours maximum 3. to have a sufficient living wage?	In Fair Wear Foundation labour standards: 1. Yes, legally-binding employment relationships, 2. Yes, maximum workweek, overtime is voluntary, 3. Yes, living wages are paid.	SOURCE
3. Does this Code of Conduct include the right for workers to form and join trade unions and bargain collectively; and in those situations where these rights are restricted under law, the right to facilitate parallel means of independent and free association and bargaining?	In FWF Labour Standards: This right is mentioned, with reference to parallel means for the situation of law restrictions.	SOURCE
4. Does the brand (company) have a published list of direct suppliers, that have collectively contributed to more than 90% of the purchase volume?	Not found on Continental Clothing website.	SOURCE
5. Is the brand (company) a member of a collective initiative that aims to improve labour conditions, or does the brand (company) purchase its supplies from accredited factories with improved labour conditions?	Continental Clothing is a member of the Fair Wear Foundation.	SOURCE
6. Do independent civil society organizations like NGO's and labour unions have a decisive voice in this collective initiative or in these certification schemes?	Continental Clothing is a member of the Fair Wear Foundation, which means that Labour Unions and/or business NGO's have a formal and co-decisive voice within te intitiative and are co-responsible for the integrity and responsibility of the initiative.	SOURCE
7. Does the brand (company) annually report on the results of its labour conditions policy?	The proportion of Continental Clothing's manufacturing facilities engaged in the FWF audit and monitoring programme is 100% (see 'Fair Wear Foundation').	SOURCE
8. Has the brand's labour conditions policy resulted in a 'compliance level' of at least 30% of the purchase volume, or a 'monitored level' of at least 80%?	Continental Clothing mentions compliance certifications such as SA8000, but but no clear results or monitored percentages are mentioned.	SOURCE