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

Stella McCartney Info

Brand Owner: Stella McCartney Ltd
Head Office: Haywards Heath, UK
Sector: Fashion, Clothing & Shoes
Categories: Designer
Free Tags: Lingerie, Adidas by Stella McCartney, Footwear, Bags, Accessories

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Last Updated: 11 May 2010
Last Verified: 11 May 2010

Stella McCartney 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?	All UK operations are powered by Ecotricity and the company claims to be Carbon Neutral, though no numbers are mentioned. (Click link and use arrow on the right: see Stella's Eco Tip 2 and 3.)	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?	The company claims to be Carbon Neutral (click link and use arrow on the right: see Stella's Eco Tip 3). No carbon-footprint found however.	SOURCE
3. Has the brand (company) set a target to reduce its ‘own operations’ carbon footprint by at least 20% before the year 2012?	The company claims to be Carbon Neutral (click link and use arrow on the right: see Stella's Eco Tip 3). No carbon-footprint found however.	SOURCE
4. Does the brand (company) also have a policy to reduce/compensate carbon emissions generated from the supply/production chain?	Not found on Stella McCartney 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?	Stella McCartney says it 'provides products incorporating organic and eco-friendly materials' (click link and use arrow on the right: see Green Collection). Percentage of total production is not clear however.	SOURCE
2. Does the brand (company) use environmentally 'preferred' raw materials for more than 10% of its volume?	Stella McCartney says it 'provides products incorporating organic and eco-friendly materials' (click link and use arrow on the right: see Green Collection). Percentage of total production is not clear however.	SOURCE
3. Does the brand (company) use environmentally 'preferred' raw materials for more than 25% of its volume?	Stella McCartney says it 'provides products incorporating organic and eco-friendly materials' (click link and use arrow on the right: see Green Collection). Percentage of total production is not clear however.	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?	Not found on Stella McCartney website.	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?	Not found on Stella McCartney website.	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?	Not found on Stella McCartney 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?	Not found on Stella McCartney 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 Stella McCartney 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?	Not found on Stella McCartney website.	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?	Not found on Stella McCartney website.	SOURCE
7. Does the brand (company) annually report on the results of its labour conditions policy?	Not found on Stella McCartney 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%?	Not found on Stella McCartney website.	SOURCE