Sustainable Brand Benchmark - The Cato
By CommonShare
The Cato is a fashion retailer with over 1,300 stores across the southeastern US. It offers private label casualwear, career clothing, outerwear, footwear and accessories for women of all sizes, as well as girls and juniors. The Cato typically locates its stores in shopping centers anchored by a Wal-Mart or other major discount retailer or supermarket. John Cato, the company's chairman and largest shareholder, founded the company in 1946.
Overall Rating
Under-Performing
Credibility
How credible are the sustainability claims of the retailer/brand.
Relevance to Mainstreaming Sustainability
Market share of the retailer/brand within the industry it operates in.
Commitment
Commitment of the retailer/brand to sustainability.
Traceability
Level of visibility of the retailer/brand over its supply chain.
Accessibility
How easy is it to find the retailer’s/brand’s sustainable products.
