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 Dolce & Gabbana “Very Poor”. These are a few factors influencing its score:
- There’s no evidence it uses any lower-impact materials.
- There’s no evidence it’s taking meaningful action to reduce water use.
- There’s no evidence it’s taking meaningful action to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals in manufacturing.
- To minimise waste, it reuses some of its textile offcuts.
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 Dolce & Gabbana “Not Good Enough”. These are a few factors influencing its score:
- Its final production stage happens in Italy, a medium risk country for labour abuse.
- It received a score of 0-10% in the 2023 Fashion Transparency Index.
- There’s no evidence it supports diversity and inclusion in its supply chain.
- There’s no evidence it ensures workers are paid living wages in its supply chain.
- During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, it did not disclose adequate policies or safeguards 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 Dolce & Gabbana “Very Poor”. These are a few factors influencing its score:
- It’s published a general statement about minimising animal suffering but not a formal animal welfare policy.
- It appears to use leather, wool, down, exotic animal skin, shearling, exotic animal hair, and silk.
- It doesn’t appear to use fur, or angora.
- There’s no evidence it traces any animal-derived materials to the first production stage.
Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate Dolce & Gabbana “We Avoid” overall.
