Mountain Equipment Women's Lightline Parka - Black

Think Green

We know our customers like to know exactly what they're buying; we're not going to sugar coat it, but we are going to explain it. We've divided up all of the sustainable features we've identified across our product ranges and grouped them into three so you know how your purchase is making an impact: Think Nature, Think Welfare, Think People.

The Mountain Equipment Women's Lightline Parka - Black has the following sustainability attributes...

• Down Codex

  The Down Codex was created by Mountain Equipment in 2009 to independently audit their down supply chain to ensure standards of welfare and quality were met. They include the processing facilities, slaughterhouses, farms and parent farms in their supply chain remit. The four key rules of Down Codex are that virgin down must come from birds which have been humanely slaughtered for the meat industry; there should be no live plucking or live harvesting; birds should not be force-fed; and birds should be raised in good conditions adhering to the Five Freedoms. The Five Freedoms are freedom from hunger and thirst; from discomfort; from pain, injury or disease; to express normal behaviour; and from fear and distress.

  For out more about Down Codex, and to trace the down from your Mountain Equipment product, head here: https://www.thedowncodex.co.uk/.

• Fair Wear Foundation

  This brand partners with the Fair Wear Foundation (FWF). The Fair Wear Foundation is a clothing industry specific, non-profit organization that ensures sustainable, fair and safe labour conditions in factories. They work directly with brands, factories, trade unions, NGOs and governments to establish a living wage and a working environment that’s free from gender-based violence, discrimination and harassment. There is emphasis on a brand’s business practices and how this can make direct sustainable change, alongside factory audits and worker interviews.

  Find out more about Fair Wear Foundation here: https://www.fairwear.org/.

• Fair Labor Association

  This brand partners with the Fair Labor Association (FLA). The FLA has a broader remit and does not just focus on the apparel industry. They aim to protect workers rights around the world and collaborate with universities, civil society organisations and companies to create sustainable working conditions. FLA have their own Code of Conduct based off the UN’s International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) standards. Affiliated companies must implement this Code of Conduct across their supply chain.

  Find out more about Fair Labor Association here: https://www.fairlabor.org/.

This item can be returned by post or to your nearest Tiso Group store – for more details see our Returns Policy.