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Our “Planet�� rating evaluates brands based on the environmental policies in their supply chains, from carbon emissions and wastewater to business models and product circularity. Here we rate Gucci “Good��. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It uses some lower-impact materials including recycled materials.
• It’s set a science based target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in both its direct operations and supply chain, and it claims it’s on track.
• It has a policy to reduce the chemical-heavy chromium processes in its leather tanning.
• It uses low-waste cutting techniques to maximise fabric use.

Workers�� rights are central to our “People�� rating, which assess brands�� policies and practices on everything from child labour to living wages and gender equality. Here we rate Gucci “Good��. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• Its social auditing program covering its entire final production stage is accredited by Social Accountability International - SA8000.
• It received a score of 71-80% in the 2023 �ʹ�����app���� Transparency Index.
• It provides leadership programs for women in its supply chain, which can lead to promotions and higher wages.
• It ensures some workers in the final production stage are paid living wages, though not in its entire supply chain.
• During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, it disclosed adequate policies to protect workers in its supply chain from the virus.

Brands�� animal welfare policies and, where applicable, how well they trace their animal-derived products are the focus of our “Animals�� rating. Here we rate Gucci “Very Poor��. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It has a formal policy aligned with the Five Domains of animal welfare.
• It appears to use leather, down, exotic animal skin, shearling, exotic animal hair, decorative feathers, and silk.
• Responsible Wool Standard certifies some of the wool it sources.
• Responsible Down Standard certifies some of the down it uses.
• It doesn’t appear to use fur, or angora.
• It traces some animal-derived materials to the first production stage.

Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate Gucci “It's a Start�� overall.