Microbeads: https://secured-static.greenpeace.org/korea/Global/korea/publications/reports/oceans/2016/Greenpeace_Microbeads_Scorecards_Ranking_eng.pdf
GreenPeace did a survey based on brands commitment against using micro beads in their products. It was based on commitment of the brand, transparency, micro beads definition, global application and deadline. Victoria's Secret parent brand, L brands scored in the top brand towards helping the environment. Micro beads are thrown into the ocean and due to the plastic used, they are damaging the ocean marine life. This is a positive step for Victoria's Secret.
Cotton Sourcing: https://www.sourcingnetwork.org/cotton-sourcing-snapshot/
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/594cbfa3440243aef3dfa1c4/t/5988e86ba5790ad5008b73e0/1502144620121/Cotton_Sourcing_Snapshot-2015_Addendum.pdf
Responsible sourcing Network conducted a survey on 49 brand based on what they were doing on cotton production. This survey was based on the Uzbekistan Government and forcing labour in the cotton harvest production. They surveyed companies based on what they were doing to ensure that cotton picked by force in Uzbekistan was not invested by or used in the companies products. The company scored 18.5 out of 100 but only 5 companies scored over 50. The network gave L Brands a special mention for shedding light on the issue of forced cotton picking labour in Uzbekistan. It's good to mention that the company although on the list, did not respond to the second survey and is quite low down on the list. Therefore, the company may need to sharpen up on looking more deeply into its supply chain.
LBrands Foundation: https://www.lb.com/responsibility/community/l-brands-foundation
The company had given $240 million to non-profit organisations, they said they are committed to community programmes supporting the rights and empowerment of women. They also support mentoring and educating children programmes. They are also wanting to improve cultural arts and move towards being a more diverse society.
Fur-Free: https://www.humanesociety.org/all-our-fights/going-fur-free
-VS has announced that they don't sell fur or will continue to sell fur free products in their company. However, this can be contradicted in the fact that they still actively test on animals
Lbrands Website:
On their website they have a section full of their policies for their carbon footprint, recycling, worker conditions, transparency, and their policies on how they are lessening the impact on the environment. However, these are just statements. A lot of the policy does not coincide with speculations regarding the conditions of workers, the environmental impact and their traceability.
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