Is MEC (Mountain Equipment Company) ethical?
RecommendedYes — MEC (Mountain Equipment Company) scores 88/100 on EthiCompare, one of the stronger ratings in our database, with 1 of 4 ethics signals verified.
| Check | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cruelty-free | unverified | No third-party cruelty-free certification found on the products we track. |
| Vegan options | unverified | We have not verified certified vegan formulations for this brand. |
| Sells in mainland China | unverified | We have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution. |
| Third-party certified | verified | We record 2 distinct certifications across this brand's products. |
| Certifications | on file | Bluesign, 1% for the Planet |
Scored with our public methodology.
MEC (Mountain Equipment Company) at a glance
MEC (Mountain Equipment Company) offers 1 product on EthiCompare across Travel & Luggage, with an average ethics score of 88/10 and recurring certifications including Bluesign, 1% for the Planet.
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Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across MEC (Mountain Equipment Company)'s product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare95/10
- Labor90/10
- Environment90/10
- Transparency88/10
- Sourcing85/10
Categories covered
Where MEC (Mountain Equipment Company) shows up across our directory.
- Travel & Luggage1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across MEC (Mountain Equipment Company)'s products.
- ✓Extremely lightweight
- ✓Bluesign certified materials
- ✓Lifetime durability
Sustainability commitments
"MEC is a member of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition and prioritizes ethical sourcing through their factory audit program."
Products from MEC (Mountain Equipment Company)
High-performance packing cubes from Canada's premier outdoor co-op, utilizing Bluesign-approved fabrics to minimize environmental impact.
Common questions about MEC (Mountain Equipment Company)
Is MEC (Mountain Equipment Company) cruelty-free?+
We have no cruelty-free certification on file for MEC (Mountain Equipment Company)'s scored products. Absence of a certification is not proof of animal testing, but it does mean nothing independent has been verified.
How does MEC (Mountain Equipment Company) score overall?+
MEC (Mountain Equipment Company) averages 88/100 across the 1 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
Who owns MEC (Mountain Equipment Company)?+
Parent-company ownership changes what your money supports. See our brand ownership map for the current group structure and any conflicting parent-company records.
What are the best alternatives to MEC (Mountain Equipment Company)?+
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