Michael Kors

How ethical and sustainable is Michael Kors? 

Michael Kors is included in The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Jewellery Ethical Ratings Table. Michael Kors has yet to meet our ethical standards, but we believe that in the future, the brand will make the necessary changes to function as a more ethical organisation. Michael Kors might increase consumer trust by applying for Ethical Accreditation, which would include a more complete examination and suggestions for ethical development.

Are you interested in seeing how Michael Kors rates against other brands within the Ethical Jewellery sector? Visit the Jewellery Ethical Ratings Table. From The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Ratings Tables, you can learn more about the criteria that our top-rated brands have fulfilled.

What does Michael Kors do?

Michael Kors namesake brand was founded in 1981 and is a world-renowned award-winning designer of luxury accessories. The brand has stores in many prestigious cities around the world such as New York, London, Milan, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong and many more. Michael Kors sells a large range of Jewellery, handbags, shoes, watches and other accessories. Capri Holdings has owned the high end brand since it was changed from Michael Kors Holdings in 2019.

For which criteria does Michael Kors perform poorly? 

Michael Kors receives a low score for Animal Welfare.

Capri Holdings, Michael Kors parent company, also donated over our threshold in recent U.S. election cycles, earning the brand a bottom rating for Political Donations.

In what areas does Michael Kors score well for its ethics?

Michael Kors receives a high score for its Fossil Fuels, Armaments, as the company has not been found to have any investment in these industries.

Additionally, Michael Kors’ Code of Conduct meets our requirements, resulting in a top rating for this category.

How can Michael Kors improve its ethical rating?

The Ethical rating of a brand is divided into three categories by The GOOD Shopping Guide: the Environment, People and Animals. Find out more about how we rate.

Michael Kors may improve its rating and fulfil our fundamental ethical requirements by ceasing all Political Donations and addressing its other bottom scores.

Are you curious about how obtaining Ethical Accreditation could be beneficial for your brand? Accredited brands can display The GOOD Shopping Guide mark, showcasing to consumers that it can be trusted as an ethical and sustainable brand. Visit our Ratings Tables to learn about which brands have been awarded with our ethical certification.

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