Matalan publishes no emissions data, no science-based targets, and no standalone sustainability report. Supply chain carbon remains unquantified. Viscose sourcing placed in red zone by Changing Markets. Good On You rates it 'not good enough.' The company's 2050 net zero pledge lacks credible interim milestones or third-party validation.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Carbon Footprint — Operations (5/10, 2/10). Weakest on Water Impact and Energy Source (1/10, 1/10).
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Among the 17 major apparel (fast fashion) brands we've scored, Matalan sits 13th of 17.
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Matalan is a UK-based fast fashion and homewares retailer founded in 1976, operating ~265 stores across the UK with approximately 12,000 employees and £985M annual revenue. It competes in the mid-market apparel and home goods segment, selling clothing, footwear, and home furnishings primarily to cost-conscious consumers.
Fast fashion peer with similar scale, weak supply chain data, and NGO criticism from multiple sources.
View breakdown →Ultra-fast fashion competitor, opaque supply chain, minimal sustainability disclosure or credible commitments.
View breakdown →UK discount apparel retailer with limited ESG transparency and low sustainability index rankings.
View breakdown →High-volume fast fashion competitor, stronger labour focus but similarly weak environmental emissions reporting.
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