gsus scores 5 out of 16 at Rank a Brand: Empowering you to support socially responsible business

Gsus Info

Brand Owner: gsus sindustries
Head Office: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Sector: Fashion, Clothing & Shoes
Categories: Denim & Jeans
Free Tags: Designer, Underwear, Swimwear, Accessories

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Last Updated: 24 June 2010
Last Verified: 11 May 2010

Gsus Score Report

Questions about Carbon Emissions

0 out of 4


1. Is there a policy for the brand to minimize, reduce or compensate carbon emissions?	gsus says it chooses 'the green road', but not clear what this means. No policy measures with regard to reducing carbon emissions found.	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 gsus 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 gsus 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 gsus 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?	gsus says it chooses 'the green road', but not clear what this means.	SOURCE
2. Does the brand (company) use environmentally 'preferred' raw materials for more than 10% of its volume?	gsus says it chooses 'the green road', but not clear what this means.	SOURCE
3. Does the brand (company) use environmentally 'preferred' raw materials for more than 25% of its volume?	gsus says it chooses 'the green road', but not clear what this means.	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?	gsus says it chooses 'the green road', but not clear what this means.	SOURCE

Questions about Labour Conditions/Human Rights

5 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?	gsus is a member of the Fair Wear Foundation (FWF) (see link). For Labour Standards FWF, see link questions 2&3 below. In the Labour Standards all these standards are mentioned (see points 1, 3, 2 and 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?	1. Yes, legally-binding employment relationships (see point 8); 2. Yes, maximum workweek of 48 hours, overtime is voluntary (see point 6); 3. Yes, living wages are paid (see point 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?	This right is mentioned, with reference to parallel means for the situation of law restrictions (see point 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?	Not found on gsus 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?	gsus is a member of the Fair Wear Foundation (FWF).	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?	FWF is acknowledged as a ‘Multi Stakeholder Initiative’ (MSI).	SOURCE
7. Does the brand (company) annually report on the results of its labour conditions policy?	Not found on gsus 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 gsus website.	SOURCE