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Brand Owner: Marimekko Corporation
Head Office: Helsinki, Finland
Sector: Fashion, Clothing & Shoes
Categories: Designer
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Last Updated: 25 November 2011
Last Verified: 25 November 2011

Marimekko Score Report

Questions about Climate Change/ Carbon Emissions

2 out of 4


1. Is there a policy for the brand (company) to minimize, reduce or compensate carbon emissions?	Marimekko has various policy measures to reduce carbon emission especially in the areas of its operations in relation to energy, water consumption and waste.	SOURCE
2. Has the brand (company) disclosed the annual carbon footprint of its 'own operations' and has the brand already reduced or compensated 10% of these emissions in the last 5 years?	Marimekko has published some key figures on its environmental responsibility indicators for power consumption, heating energy consumption, natural gas consumption and water consumption since 2008. However, no detailed carbon footprint reporting is available yet to show whether or not a CO2 reduction of 10% has been achieved yet.	SOURCE
3. Has the brand (company) set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of its 'own operations' by at least 20% within the next 5 years?	In 2010, an appraisal of how environmental impacts could be mitigated was made and targets for these issues were set for the next few years. However, no detailed report was available on their 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?	Marimekko seeks to save energy by improving its production methods, investing in energy-efficient machinery and equipment and monitoring energy consumption. Figures are available on their website (see page 4 of Sustainability Report, environment section, 2nd paragraph).	SOURCE

Questions about Environmental Policy

1 out of 4


1. Does the brand (company) use environmentally 'preferred' raw materials for more than 5% of its volume?	A portion of Marimekko's collection incorporates certified organic cotton. The proportion of certified and ordinary cotton used in the collections were examined in 2010. A plan was drawn up to expand the proportion of products made of organic materials (see page 4 of Sustainability Report). However, no details are found on their website.	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?	Several of Marimekko's products comply with the Oko-Tex Standard 100 certificate and a range of its childrens textile products now comply with the Global Organic Textile standards, which means that high standards are maintained on sustainable chemicals and water policy during production.	SOURCE

Questions about Labour Conditions/ Fair Trade

0 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?	In 2010, Marimekko drew up its own Code of Conduct based on the ethical rules of the ILO and BSCI. The company claims that its signatory suppliers pledge to comply with the Code. However no details were found. Also, Marimekko works with SA8000 certified factories adn some of its materials are GOTS certified, but Marimekko does not communicate any percentages.	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?	See remark for labour conditions question 1.	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?	See remark for labour conditions question 1.	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?	Only 17 % of Marimekko's products are made in non-EU countries (36% in Finland and 46% in other EU countries). Marimekko or its authorized representative has the right to check compliance with the agreed process and the ILOs fundamental rules. No details or list were found.	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?	Marimekko says it aims to use certified suppliers with valid standards or certificates that are internationally recognised. These include the Social Accountability SA 8000 standard and the Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) monitoring system as well as GOTS. It is not clear what percentage of factories/annual volume is certified however.	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?	See remark for labour conditions question 5.	SOURCE
7. Does the brand (company) annually report on the results of its labour conditions policy?	Marimekko does not provide an annual report on the results of its labour conditions policy, if there is one, on its website. Sustainability information should be easily accessible for consumers to make responsible choices.	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%?	As in 2010. Marimekko has 7 suppliers who are SA 8000 certified and 6 BSCI audited suppliers. It is not clear how much of the total production volume these suppliers represent.	SOURCE