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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 Pringle of Scotland “It's a Start��. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It uses few lower-impact materials.
• To minimise waste, it limits its production runs.
• It uses some recycled packaging.
• It manufactures its products closer to home to reduce the climate impact of long-distance shipping.
• There’s no evidence it’s taking meaningful action to reduce water 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 Pringle of Scotland “Good��. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It traces most of its supply chain.
• Most of its final production stage happens in the European Union, a low/medium risk region for labour abuse.
• Its Code of Conduct covers ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles.
• The brand claims to audit some of its supply chain but doesn’t specify what percentage.
• There’s no evidence it ensures workers are paid living wages in its supply chain.

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 Pringle of Scotland “Good��. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It has a formal policy aligned with the Five Freedoms of animal welfare.
• It appears to use exotic animal hair, and recycled exotic animal hair.
• It has a policy to source wool from non-mulesed sheep but doesn’t provide any evidence to verify its claims.
• It doesn’t appear to use leather, down, fur, angora, or exotic animal skin.

Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate Pringle of Scotland “Good�� overall.