Yves Saint Laurent

Paris, France

Yves Saint Laurent (commonly known as Saint Laurent) is a French luxury fashion house founded by designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé. The brand is renowned for its modern and iconic pieces, including tuxedo jackets for women, and has been influential in liberating women from traditional fashion standards. Its collections include ready-to-wear clothing, handbags, shoes, and accessories that reflect a synergy between haute couture and everyday luxury.

CCI Score

18.91

-0.07% May 31

Latest Event

Report Highlights Forced Labour Due Diligence Shortcomings in Luxury Brands

A report published on January 11, 2024, criticizes luxury brands for inadequate transparency and remedial measures regarding forced labour in their supply chains and labor practices. The report points to low disclosure rates in forced labour risks and union engagement, suggesting systemic deficiencies in due diligence across the luxury fashion sector.

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SABOTEUR

Yves Saint Laurent is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score

Companies in this bracket take more subtle actions to undermine authoritarian practices. They might implement internal policies or support reforms that quietly weaken oppressive systems, contributing to change in less overt ways.

Latest Events

JAN

11

2024

Report Highlights Forced Labour Due Diligence Shortcomings in Luxury Brands
-39.17

A report published on January 11, 2024, criticizes luxury brands for inadequate transparency and remedial measures regarding forced labour in their supply chains and labor practices. The report points to low disclosure rates in forced labour risks and union engagement, suggesting systemic deficiencies in due diligence across the luxury fashion sector.
-40

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

May 17

The report notes that less than a quarter of luxury brands disclose engagement with unions or forced labour risk assessments, indicating poor labor rights practices. This shortfall in protecting worker rights is particularly concerning in an industry known for its high standards and ethical expectations.

Luxury brands aren’t doing enough to eliminate forced labour, report says
-50

Supply Chain Ethics

May 17

The report highlights that many luxury brands do not provide sufficient disclosure on forced labour risks across supply chain tiers, raising serious concerns about supply chain ethics and the effectiveness of due diligence mechanisms.

Luxury brands aren’t doing enough to eliminate forced labour, report says
JAN

01

2023

Evaluation of Forced Labor Risks in Supply Chain
54.98

Yves Saint Laurent has taken steps to evaluate forced labor risks in its supply chain and certified several of its businesses under Social Accountability International standards. This move aims to address potential forced labor issues, thereby contributing to improved labor practices and transparency.
+70

Supply Chain Ethics

May 17

By evaluating forced labor risks and seeking certification from Social Accountability International, Yves Saint Laurent is taking proactive steps in ensuring ethical supply chain practices. This effort supports improved labor rights and demonstrates corporate accountability against exploitative practices, fitting within anti-authoritarian and anti-fascist labor standards.

Yves Saint Laurent - Sustainability Facts, Rating, Goals - Panaprium
NOV

15

2021

Saint Laurent Advances Inclusive Business Practices
42.09

In an interview highlighted by Vogue Business, Saint Laurent CEO Francesca Bellettini detailed strategic shifts including tighter control over distribution, the stoppage of public markdowns, investment in comprehensive sales staff training, and a commitment to diversity and inclusivity on the runway. These measures are seen as a progressive step that supports ethical labor practices and reinforces the brand’s dedication to inclusive standards.
+60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

May 17

Saint Laurent's CEO has implemented a range of measures that include investing in sales staff training and promoting diversity in marketing and runway shows. These initiatives support fair worker practices and inclusivity, which align with progressive ethical standards and bolster resistance against authoritarian, exclusionary norms.

Saint Laurent CEO Francesca Bellettini’s big ambitions
JAN

12

2021

Yves Saint Laurent Sustainability and Ethical Supply Chain Initiatives
17.74

The article outlines YSL's commitment to sustainability, including its goal to achieve 100% sustainable sourcing and traceability for key raw materials by 2025, as well as efforts under the Kering Group to evaluate forced labor risks and secure SA8000 certification. These initiatives aim to improve labor rights and ethical supply chain practices.
+30

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

May 17

Yves Saint Laurent, as part of the Kering Group, has taken progressive steps by evaluating forced labor risks and advancing toward SA8000 certification, which promotes improved labor rights and aligns with anti-authoritarian and progressive labor practices.

Yves Saint Laurent - Sustainability Facts, Rating, Goals - Panaprium
+25

Supply Chain Ethics

May 17

The commitment to 100% sustainable sourcing and traceability for key raw materials by 2025 demonstrates an effort to enhance supply chain ethics. However, the lack of full transparency regarding manufacturing facilities indicates room for further improvement.

Yves Saint Laurent - Sustainability Facts, Rating, Goals - Panaprium