United Colors of Benetton Sustainability - SustainabilityTracker.com

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Good On You - Not good enough
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B Corp - No
Trustpilot - 1.5/5 (946 reviews)
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United Colors of Benetton says it is working on several parts of sustainability at once: materials, supply chains, climate, packaging, and product life. It says 20% of its collection uses organic or recycled materials from certified supply chains. It also says it audits suppliers, follows a code of conduct, and is working toward lower greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 using the Science Based Target initiative (a framework for setting climate targets based on science). Independent ratings are mixed. Good On You rates the brand “Not good enough,” while Commons Earth says it is “Acceptable+” and notes stronger transparency than many fashion brands, but also ongoing reliance on high-impact materials and fast product turnover.

Positive Sentiment Found
Independent commentary gives Benetton some credit for transparency and action. Commons Earth rates it “Acceptable+” and says the brand has a prominent sustainability page, annual sustainability reports, measured emissions that were third-party verified, and SBTi-approved emissions reduction targets. It also notes supplier information on Open Supply Hub and a code of conduct that bans forced labor, allows collective bargaining, and limits subcontracting. Good On You also acknowledges some lower-impact materials, a grievance channel for supply-chain workers, and some chemical reductions. Together, these sources suggest the brand has real sustainability systems in place, even if they are incomplete.

Common Criticisms:
The strongest outside criticism comes from Good On You, which rates United Colors of Benetton “Not good enough.” It says the brand sources much of its final-stage production from countries with extreme labour-abuse risk, gives no evidence of living wages in its supply chain, and lacks a clear animal welfare policy. It also says the brand has not shown it is on track with its science-based climate target and has not committed to removing all hazardous chemicals. Trustpilot reviews are also very poor, with scores of 1.5/5 from 946 reviews on Italy’s site and 1.3/5 from 253 reviews on the UK site, pointing to major customer-service and order problems. Commons Earth adds that the brand still relies on high-impact materials and has no take-back program.

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United Colors of Benetton Sustainability Actions

Uses some lower-impact materials

Benetton says 20% of the items in its collections are made from organic or recycled materials, and that these materials come from certified supply chains. It also lists examples such as organic or recycled cotton, recycled polyester, recycled nylon, and recycled wool. This shows the brand is changing part of its material mix, but it does not say that most of its products use these lower-impact inputs.

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Audits suppliers on conduct

The brand says it is a member of Cascale, a group focused on improving sustainability in apparel and footwear, and that it audits suppliers on both environmental issues and workers’ rights. It also says its supplier code of conduct follows social, ethical, and environmental principles. This points to some oversight of the supply chain, although the public material does not give full audit results or show how often problems are found and fixed.

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Works on climate targets

Benetton says it has started a path to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, following the Science Based Target initiative (a science-based climate target framework). Commons Earth says the company has SBTi-approved medium-term emissions targets and has measured and third-party verified its emissions. It also reports an estimated total of 583,650 t CO2e in 2023. The brand does not clearly show full progress updates in the material provided.

Uses packaging changes

Benetton says its shopper bags use FSC paper (paper from responsibly managed forests) and biodegradable bags. Commons Earth also says the brand has made some efforts to reduce plastic in packaging, including FSC-certified material and biodegradable polybags. This suggests packaging is part of its sustainability work, but the available material does not show how much packaging has changed across the full business.

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Promotes longer product life

The brand says it designs clothes to last for many years and offers a Wear. Care. Repair. guide to help people make garments last longer. Commons Earth also says Benetton gives detailed care instructions and repair advice, but does not offer a warranty or a take-back program. That means the brand is trying to support longer use, but it has not fully built a circular system for returns or reuse.

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United Colors of Benetton Sustainability Commitments

2025

Make all cotton sustainable

Commons Earth says Benetton has a goal to have all the cotton in its collections be “sustainable” by 2025. In plain terms, that means it wants to shift away from conventional cotton toward lower-impact or certified cotton. The source also says the company has reported progress, but does not appear to be on track.

2030

Cut greenhouse gas emissions

Benetton says it is on a path to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, following the Science Based Target initiative. That means the company is using a science-based climate target framework rather than setting a vague promise. Commons Earth says the brand has approved medium-term targets and has measured emissions, but progress updates are not easy to find.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has United Colors of Benetton published a sustainability report?

Confidence: High. As of July 2026, United Colors of Benetton’s parent group says it publishes an Integrated Report, which is a report that explains strategy, governance, performance, and long-term value creation. Commons Earth also says Benetton Group releases annual sustainability reports and that the latest one it found was from 2023. The company’s sustainability pages also discuss materials, suppliers, emissions, and product care. Consumers who want the latest details can check the group’s sustainability page and integrated report directly.. Sources: Benetton Group Sustainability, The Commons Earth - https://www.benettongroup.com/en/sustainability/, https://brands.thecommons.earth/brand-rating/713/benetton

What is United Colors of Benetton's sustainability rating?

Confidence: High. As of July 2026, Good On You rates United Colors of Benetton “Not good enough,” with scores of 3/5 for Planet, 3/5 for People, and 2/5 for Animals. Good On You is an independent fashion rating site that looks at environmental policies, labour practices, and animal welfare. Commons Earth gives the brand an “Acceptable+” rating, which suggests some progress but also clear gaps. The overall picture is mixed, with stronger reporting than many brands but still major concerns.. Sources: Good On You, The Commons Earth - https://directory.goodonyou.eco/brand/united-colors-of-benetton, https://brands.thecommons.earth/brand-rating/713/benetton

What sustainability certifications does United Colors of Benetton have?

Confidence: Moderate. As of July 2026, Benetton says some of its materials come from certified supply chains, and it mentions FSC paper for packaging. FSC means Forest Stewardship Council, a label for paper and wood from responsibly managed forests. The brand also says it works with the Science Based Target initiative, which is a climate target framework, and Commons Earth says its emissions targets are SBTi-approved. However, the public material does not clearly list a full set of product certifications for the whole brand. Consumers may want to ask which items are certified and by whom.. Sources: Benetton Sustainability, The Commons Earth - https://www.benetton.com/sustainability, https://brands.thecommons.earth/brand-rating/713/benetton

What is United Colors of Benetton's carbon footprint?

Confidence: Moderate. As of July 2026, Commons Earth says Benetton reported an estimated total of 583,650 t CO2e in 2023. CO2e means carbon dioxide equivalent, a way to combine different greenhouse gases into one number. The same source says the company has measured and third-party verified its emissions and has SBTi-approved medium-term targets. Benetton also says it is working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. A full, easy-to-compare footprint breakdown is not clearly public in the material provided.. Sources: The Commons Earth, Benetton Group Sustainability - https://brands.thecommons.earth/brand-rating/713/benetton, https://www.benettongroup.com/en/sustainability/

Is United Colors of Benetton's packaging sustainable?

Confidence: Moderate. As of July 2026, Benetton says its shopper bags use FSC paper and biodegradable bags, and Commons Earth says it has also used FSC-certified material and biodegradable polybags. That suggests the brand has made some packaging changes to reduce plastic use. FSC is a forest certification, and biodegradable means a material can break down over time under the right conditions. The available information does not show how much of all packaging meets these standards, so the full picture is still unclear.. Sources: Benetton Sustainability, The Commons Earth - https://www.benetton.com/sustainability, https://brands.thecommons.earth/brand-rating/713/benetton

Is United Colors of Benetton ethical in its supply chain?

Confidence: Moderate. As of July 2026, Benetton says it audits suppliers on environmental and workers’ rights issues and has a code of conduct based on social, ethical, and environmental principles. Good On You says the brand has an internal grievance channel for supply-chain workers, but also says it sources much of its final-stage production from countries with extreme labour-abuse risk and gives no evidence of living wages. That means there are some policies in place, but public proof of strong worker protection is limited. Consumers may want to look for more detail on wages and audit results.. Sources: Benetton Sustainability, Good On You - https://www.benetton.com/sustainability, https://directory.goodonyou.eco/brand/united-colors-of-benetton

What is United Colors of Benetton doing about sustainability?

Confidence: High. As of July 2026, Benetton says it is working on lower-impact materials, supplier audits, climate targets, packaging changes, and longer product life. It says 20% of its collection uses organic or recycled materials from certified supply chains, and it promotes care and repair guidance. It also says it is reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and uses renewable energy in some stores. Independent sources confirm some of this work, but they also say the brand still relies on high-impact materials and has not shown full progress on many goals.. Sources: Benetton Sustainability, The Commons Earth, Good On You - https://www.benetton.com/sustainability, https://brands.thecommons.earth/brand-rating/713/benetton, https://directory.goodonyou.eco/brand/united-colors-of-benetton

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