Mammut scores 7 out of 16 at Rank a Brand: Empowering you to support socially responsible business

Mammut Info

Brand Owner: Mammut Sports Group AG
Head Office: Seon, Zwitserland
Sector: Fashion, Clothing & Shoes
Categories: Sportswear
Free Tags: Outdoors

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Last Updated: 16 July 2010
Last Verified: 16 July 2010

Mammut 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?	The Mammut Sports Group has a policy for reducing CO2 emissions, though this mainly focused on the production of ropes, not on apparel.	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?	Not found on the Mammut or The Mammut Sports Group (brand owner) website.	SOURCE
3. Has the brand (company) set a target to reduce its ‘own operations’ carbon footprint by at least 20% before the year 2012?	Not found on the Mammut or The Mammut Sports Group website.	SOURCE
4. Does the brand (company) also have a policy to reduce/compensate carbon emissions generated from the supply/production chain?	Not found on the Mammut or The Mammut Sports Group website.	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?	Mammut uses organic cotton for some products, but it's not clear which part of the total volume is organic.	SOURCE
2. Does the brand (company) use environmentally 'preferred' raw materials for more than 10% of its volume?	See remark Ecology question 1.	SOURCE
3. Does the brand (company) use environmentally 'preferred' raw materials for more than 25% of its volume?	See remark Ecology question 1.	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?	Mammut says it defines the Bluesign standard as a requirement for its suppliers, but not sure what part of the collection falls under this scope.	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?	Mammut is a member of the Fair Wear Foundation (FWF). See link for Labour Standards FWF. In the Labour Standards all these standards are mentioned (see page 11; points 3.1, 3.3, 3.2 and 3.7).	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?	Yes, all aspects are mentioned, see page 11-12; points 3.8, 3.6 and 3.5.	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?	Yes, see point 3.4.	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?	Mammut includes a list of factories, but does not mention their names, see page 14-15.	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?	Mammut joined Fair Wear Foundation in october 2008.	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?	Fair Wear Foundation is acknowledged as a ‘Multi Stakeholder Initiative’ (MSI).	SOURCE
7. Does the brand (company) annually report on the results of its labour conditions policy?	Mammut publishes an annual social report.	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%?	Mamut claims to manage about 73% of its apparel supply chain through the monitoring system and has a goal of 93% for 2010. (see page 13 & 14-15)	SOURCE