Louis Vuitton scores 1 out of 16 at Rank a Brand: Empowering you to support socially responsible business

Louis Vuitton Info

Brand Owner: Louis Vuitton Malletier
Head Office: Paris, France
Sector: Fashion, Clothing & Shoes
Categories: Designer
Free Tags: High-end, Bags, Accessories

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Last Updated: 30 March 2010
Last Verified: 30 March 2010

Louis Vuitton Score Report

Questions about Carbon Emissions

1 out of 4


1. Is there a policy for the brand to minimize, reduce or compensate carbon emissions?	Click Actions and then The Carbon Inventory. Louis Vuitton has taken some measurements, for example transporting more products via shipping rather than flying which, according to them, is 40 times less polluting then air transport. Energy consumption in stores was also reduced, 'thanks to a new concept of lighting'.	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?	Click Actions and then The Carbon Inventory. Louis Vuitton undertook its Carbon Inventory in 2004. However, this is not a carbon footprint (it does not give any numbers about the total offset) and the Carbon Inventory is only undertaken in 2004.	SOURCE
3. Has the brand (company) set a target to reduce its ‘own operations’ carbon footprint by at least 20% before the year 2012?	No carbon footprint found (see remark Climate Change question 2), nor a clear target to reduce its carbon emissions.	SOURCE
4. Does the brand (company) also have a policy to reduce/compensate carbon emissions generated from the supply/production chain?	No clear policy found on the website of Louis Vuitton.	SOURCE

Questions about Environmental Policy

0 out of 4


1. Does the brand (company) use environmentally 'preferred' raw materials for more than 5% of its volume?	Reference to 'eco-design', but no percentage found (see 'Environmental Assessment').	SOURCE
2. Does the brand (company) use environmentally 'preferred' raw materials for more than 10% of its volume?	Reference to 'eco-design', but no percentage found (see 'Environmental Assessment').	SOURCE
3. Does the brand (company) use environmentally 'preferred' raw materials for more than 25% of its volume?	Reference to 'eco-design', but no percentage found (see 'Environmental Assessment').	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?	Policy for the use of chemicals does not seem to go beyond legislation (REACH). Reference to wastewater treatments, but no clear rules found.	SOURCE

Questions about Labour Conditions/Human Rights

0 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?	Louis Vuitton products are mainly manufactured in countries seen as ‘low risk’ by Made-by, except for the USA. So, Louis Vuitton should have a Code of Conduct, but this is not found on the website (click on 'FAQ', then 'Our products' and then 'Where are Louis Vuitton products manufactured').	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?	Louis Vuitton products are mainly manufactured in countries seen as ‘low risk’ by Made-by (see page 6 in link), except for the USA. So, Louis Vuitton should have a Code of Conduct, but this is not found on the website.	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?	Louis Vuitton products are mainly manufactured in countries seen as ‘low risk’ by Made-by (see page 6 in link), except for the USA. So, Louis Vuitton should have a Code of Conduct, but this is not found on the website.	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 Louis Vuitton 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?	Louis Vuitton products are mainly manufactured in countries seen as ‘low risk’ by Made-by (see page 6 in link), except for the USA. So, Louis Vuitton should be a member of a collective initiative, but no membership found.	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?	Louis Vuitton products are mainly manufactured in countries seen as ‘low risk’ by Made-by (see page 6 in link), except for the USA. So, Louis Vuitton should be a member of a collective initiative, but no membership found.	SOURCE
7. Does the brand (company) annually report on the results of its labour conditions policy?	Louis Vuitton products are mainly manufactured in countries seen as ‘low risk’ by Made-by (see page 6 in link), except for the USA. So, Louis Vuitton should report on the results of its labour conditions policy, but this is not found on the website.	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%?	Louis Vuitton products are mainly manufactured in countries seen as ‘low risk’ by Made-by (see page 6 in link), except for the USA. So, Louis Vuitton should report on the results of its labour conditions policy, but this is not found on the website.	SOURCE