Office

Are Office’s shoes ethical and sustainable?

Office, the high street shoe brand, has been rated and ranked on our Shoes & Trainers: Ethical Comparison Ratings Table for its ethics. With a below-benchmark GSG score, Office is not eligible for Ethical Accreditation with The Good Shopping Guide.

You can read more about the Shoes and Trainers sector, and the ethical issues that the industry faces in our comprehensive editorial guide.

About Office shoes

The South African business Truworths is the owner of the apparel retailer Office Holdings. Along with concessions in Las Vegas, New York City, and Chicago, it runs the “Office” chain of freestanding shoe stores in the UK, Ireland, and Germany. Offspring, a casual shoe and trainer shop in the UK, is also owned by Office Holdings.

The business’s initial location, known as “Office London”, debuted in 1981 as a concession within the “Hyper Hyper” shop on Kensington High Street. The name was given since the company’s goods were initially showcased on used office furniture. In 1984, the Kings Road in London saw the opening of the first independent Office store.

For £256 million, South African clothing company Truworths purchased Office Holdings in December 2015. (R5.5bn).

In which areas does Office perform poorly?

Office receives a bottom rating for the Environmental Report category, as neither Office nor Truworths provides detailed sustainability information that demonstrates the company is committed to improving its environmental impact.

Office was also given a bottom rating for Sustainable Materials, as the brand does not sell products made with a sufficient proportion of sustainable or recycled materials.

In which areas does Office perform well?

As a result of its comprehensive Animal Welfare Policy, which confirms its animal-derived materials are sourced ethically, Office receives a top rating for Animal Welfare.

Office was also awarded a top rating in the Human Rights and Other Criticisms categories, as neither Office nor Truworths has been found to be involved in any unethical environmental or human rights practices.