Acne Studios Sustainability Profile

Acne Studios presents itself as a luxury fashion house with a formal sustainability program and a set of nine key targets. Its published material says it works on supply chain standards, supplier relationships, and industry collaboration. Independent ratings show a mixed picture. Good On You says the brand is "It's a start," with stronger marks for people than for animals, while B Corp lists it as a Certified B Corporation. The brand also says it has published a sustainability report for FY 2024/2025. Overall, the available evidence suggests some structured ESG work, but also clear gaps on emissions and animal welfare.

Positive Sentiment Found
Public sentiment is mixed but includes some positive signals from independent assessors. Good On You rates Acne Studios as "It's a start," with a 3/5 Planet score, 4/5 People score, and 2/5 Animals score. That means the brand shows some progress on materials and labour, but still has clear gaps on emissions and animal welfare. Good On You also notes that some of the supply chain is certified by Fair Wear Foundation, a labour-focused group, and that the brand has a code of conduct covering the ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms, which are basic worker rights. B Lab also lists Acne Studios AB as a Certified B Corporation, a status given to companies that meet social and environmental standards across the business. These signals suggest the brand has been independently recognised for parts of its ESG work.

Common Criticisms:
The negative picture is led by consumer reviews and by gaps flagged in independent fashion ratings. Trustpilot shows a 1.8 out of 5 score from 129 reviews, which points to strong customer dissatisfaction, although the reviews are not all specifically about sustainability. Good On You says Acne Studios is not taking adequate steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and that there is no evidence it has reduced emissions in its supply chain. It also says there is no evidence of meaningful action on hazardous chemicals in most of the supply chain. On animal welfare, Good On You gives the brand a low score and says it uses leather and exotic animal hair. The overall pattern is that the brand has some formal ESG structures, but independent reviewers still see major gaps in climate action, chemicals, and animal sourcing.