Engel

Environmental Policies

Engel is rated as “Great” in our “Planet” rating, which evaluates brands based on their environmental policies in their supply chains. There are several factors that contribute to Engel’s high rating:

• Engel uses a medium proportion of lower-impact materials, including organic cotton. This helps to reduce the environmental impact of their products.
• To minimize waste, Engel reuses some of its textile offcuts. This shows their commitment to reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
• Engel utilizes renewable energy in its supply chain to reduce its climate impacts. By using renewable energy sources, Engel is taking proactive steps towards reducing carbon emissions.
• All of Engel’s products are made using low-impact dyes. This ensures that their products have a lower environmental impact compared to traditional dyes.
• Engel uses Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified packaging. This certification ensures that the packaging materials used by Engel are sourced sustainably from responsibly managed forests.

Workers’ Rights

At Engel, workers’ rights are central to their approach. In our “People” rating, where we assess brands’ policies and practices related to workers’ rights, Engel is rated as “Good”. Here are a few factors influencing Engel’s score:

• The final production stage of Engel’s products happens in Germany, which is considered a low-risk country for labor abuse. This suggests that Engel takes measures to ensure that workers are treated fairly and in accordance with labor laws.
• Engel’s Code of Conduct covers the International Labour Organization (ILO) Four Fundamental Freedoms principles. This demonstrates Engel’s commitment to upholding internationally recognized workers’ rights.
• Engel traces most of its supply chain, which allows for greater transparency and accountability. By tracing their supply chain, Engel can ensure that their products are not associated with labor exploitation or human rights abuses.
• However, it is unclear whether Engel ensures that workers in its supply chain are paid living wages. This is an area where Engel could potentially improve its practices and increase its score in the “People” rating.

Animal Welfare

In our “Animals” rating, we focus on brands’ animal welfare policies and their ability to trace their animal-derived products. Engel is rated as “Good” in this category. Here are a few factors influencing Engel’s score:

• Engel appears to use silk in some of its products. Silk is considered an animal-derived product, and its use can raise concerns about animal welfare. However, without further information, it is difficult to assess the specific practices and conditions under which the silk is sourced.
• Engel states that it sources wool from non-mulesed sheep. Mulesing is a controversial practice in the wool industry that involves removing strips of skin from sheep to prevent flystrike. By sourcing wool from non-mulesed sheep, Engel is demonstrating its commitment to animal welfare.
• Engel does not appear to use leather, down, fur, angora, exotic animal skin, or exotic animal hair in its products. By avoiding the use of these animal-derived materials, Engel reduces its impact on animal welfare.

Overall Rating

Based on all publicly available information that we have reviewed, Engel is rated as “Good” overall. Engel demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental sustainability through its use of lower-impact materials, waste reduction measures, renewable energy use, and the use of low-impact dyes. The brand also prioritizes workers’ rights by ensuring that the final production stage occurs in a low-risk country for labor abuse, having a comprehensive Code of Conduct, and tracing most of its supply chain.

Although Engel’s animal welfare practices are not fully transparent, the brand avoids the use of certain animal-derived materials and supports non-mulesed sheep for its wool sourcing. Further information about Engel’s practices in relation to animal-derived materials would help provide a more comprehensive assessment of its animal welfare policies.

Overall, Engel is a brand that is dedicated to sustainability and demonstrates its commitment through various initiatives. By focusing on environmental, social, and animal welfare considerations, Engel strives to make a positive impact on the planet and its inhabitants.

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