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6 out of 16

Sustainability summary

Brand owner: Imps&Elfs
Head office: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Sector: Baby and children clothing
Categories : Kids, Baby
Free Tags: Imps&Elfs, Pullover, Jackets, Jeans, Dress

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Imps&Elfs sustainability score report

Last edited: 21 March 2013 by Mario
Last reviewed: 21 March 2013 by Mario

Questions about Climate Change/ Carbon Emissions

0 out of 4
1. Is there a policy for the brand to minimize, reduce or compensate carbon emissions? Imps&Elfs does not communicate any information on its carbon reduction policies, if there are any, on its websitedoes not openly communicate its carbon emissions policy, if indeed it has one. Sustainability information should be easily accessible for consumers to make responsible choices. Source
2. Has the brand (company) disclosed the annual absolute carbon footprint of its 'own operations' (Scope 1 & 2) and has the brand already reduced or compensated 10% of these emissions in the last 5 years? Imps&Elfs does not communicate its carbon footprint on its website. Source
3. Has the brand (company) set a target to reduce its absolute ‘own operations’ carbon emissions by at least 20% within the next 5 years? Imps&Elfs does not communicate any information on a clear time frame for carbon reduction, if there is one, on its website. Source
4. Does the brand (company) also have a policy to reduce/compensate carbon emissions generated from the product supply chain that is beyond own operations (Scope 3)? Imps & Elfs does not communicate any information on policies to reduce or compensate carbon emissions generated from the supply/production chain, if there are any, on its website. Sustainability information should be easily accessible for consumers to make responsible choices. Source

Questions about Environmental Policy

3 out of 4
1. Does the brand (company) use environmentally 'preferred' raw materials for more than 5% of its volume? In 2011, 74% of the total cotton collection was organic cotton. 66% of the total raw material used in the collection consisted of class B materials, which are environmentally friendly. Source
2. Does the brand (company) use environmentally 'preferred' raw materials for more than 10% of its volume? See remark for environmental policy question 1. Source
3. Does the brand (company) use environmentally 'preferred' raw materials for more than 25% of its volume? See remark for environmental policy question 1. Source
4. Does the brand (company) have an environmental policy related to the ‘wet processes’ within the production cycle, like bleaching and dying of fabrics? Imps & Elfs does not communicate any information on its environmental policy related to ‘wet processes’ within the production cycle, if there is one, on its website. Sustainability information should be easily accessible for consumers to make responsible choices. Source

Questions about Labour Conditions/ Fair Trade

3 out of 8
1. Does the brand (company) have a supplier Code of Conduct (CoC) which includes the following standards: No forced or slave labor, no child labor, no discrimination of any kind and a safe and hygienic workplace? 39% of Imps&Elfs supplier were compliant to the SA8000 or BSCI Code of Conduct, where these standards are met. However, Imps & Elfs does not provide specific information whether an own supplier code of conduct is existent which basically applies to all suppliers. 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 and paid overtime of 12 hours maximum 3. to have a sufficient living wage? Imps&Elfs works with MADE-BY to increase their purchasing from factories following the SA8000 and BSCI codes. All of these standards are covered in these codes of conduct. 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 pp. 6-7 in SA8000 CoC and p.2 in BSCI CoC). 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? Although Imps&Elfs uses the Track & Trace system of MADE-BY, it is not clear what percentage of suppliers this covers. Source
5. Is the brand (company) a member of a collective initiative that aims to improve labor conditions, or does the brand (company) purchase its supplies from accredited factories with improved labor conditions? Imps&Elfs is a member of MADE-BY. Source
6. Do independent civil society organizations like NGO's and labor unions have a decisive voice in this collective initiative or in these certification schemes? MADE-BY is acknowledged as a ‘Multi Stakeholder Initiative’ (MSI). NGO's are part of the board. Source
7. Does the brand (company) annually report on the results of its labor conditions policy? Yes, the MADE-BY Scorecard shows the percentage of socially certified factories compared to that of the total collection. Source
8. Has the brand’s labor conditions policy resulted in a ‘compliance level’ of at least 30% of the purchase volume, or a ‘monitored level' of at least 80%? Only 27% of Imps&Elfs production is certified as Class A according Made-By (SA8000), which is not enough. Source