PENNY’S

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Location: Ireland
Overall Rating: Penny’s scores a total of 18 points, which places it in the 2 Stars category. This rating indicates limited ethical efforts across the evaluated criteria.

Eco-Impact

Sustainable Materials: 1 Point – While Penneys incorporates some lower-impact materials, such as recycled fabrics, it predominantly operates within an unsustainable fast fashion model.
Emissions Reduction: 2 Point – It has some renewable energy initiatives in stores and offices but lacks a comprehensive supply chain emissions policy.
Waste Reduction & Recycling: 1 Point – No significant steps to minimise textile waste across its supply chain.
Water and Energy Use: 1 Point – No clear water or energy reduction commitments beyond general statements.

Labour Fairness

Fair Wages and Worker Treatment: 1 Point – No verified commitment to ensuring a living wage for workers in the supply chain.
Safe Working Conditions: 2 Points – Some worker protections were introduced during COVID-19, but broader labour concerns remain.
Supply Chain Transparency: 3 Points – Scored 31-40% in the 2023 Fashion Transparency Index, showing partial supply chain transparency.
Community and Local Support: 2 Points – Some charitable initiatives exist, but no long-term commitments to worker empowerment.

Animal Treatment

Cruelty-Free Certification: 2 Point- Some animal welfare policies exist, but there is no official cruelty-free certification.
Use of Animal-Derived Materials: 2 Point – Leather and exotic animal hair are still used, although angora and fur are banned.
Animal Welfare Policies: 2 Point – The company references the Five Freedoms of animal welfare but lacks robust enforcement.
Transparency on Animal Testing or Practices: 2 Point – Some down is certified by the Responsible Down Standard, but other materials lack full traceability.

Based on Publicly available information Penneys scores 18/45 points, placing it in the 2-star (Limited Ethical Efforts) category. While the brand has made some progress in sustainable materials and supply chain transparency, it remains heavily tied to fast fashion, with significant issues in fair wages, waste management, and supply chain accountability.