Fair Pay & Worker Respect

For FARFETCH UK LIMITED, women's median hourly pay was 19.6% lower than men's, meaning women earned 80p for every £1 earned by men.

Women's median bonus pay was 30.6% lower than men's, with women earning 69p for every £1 earned by men, as reported in the 2023-24 Gender Pay Gap Report.

Honest & Fair Business

Farfetch revised previously reported financial figures for the annual periods ended December 31, 2019, and December 31, 2020, including Finance cost, Loss after tax, Loss per share, Non-current borrowings, and Selling, general and administrative expenses.

This averages to 0.4 restatements per year over the past five years. The company also reported two material weaknesses in the design and operation of its internal control over financial reporting. Farfetch maintains a "Speak Up" culture with multiple channels for reporting ethics concerns, including a 24/7 third-party anonymous hotline and online portal. Retaliation against those who report concerns in good faith is prohibited and subject to disciplinary action up to termination. Additionally, Farfetch has a zero-tolerance anti-bribery and corruption policy that applies globally to all business dealings and countries. It prohibits both public and private sector bribery, as well as small facilitation payments, except when an employee’s safety or security is at risk. The policy mandates compliance with international laws such as the UK Bribery Act 2010 and the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and includes processes for engaging and monitoring third parties through due diligence.

Kind to Animals

Farfetch stopped listing products made from fur and endangered species from 2020

, and in April 2022, Angora fur, wool, and felt were also added to the list of banned furs. The Group's policy aligns with the international Fur Free Retailer program guidelines. All exotic skin products listed must have CITES certification. For beauty products to qualify as 'Conscious,' Farfetch requires them to be free from animal testing and hold PETA or Cruelty Free International certifications. Over 1,000 brands on the Farfetch Marketplace are assessed by ethical ratings agency Good On You on their animal welfare impacts, including the use of animal products and sourcing traceability. As an online retail platform, Farfetch does not have animal husbandry, captive operations, animal agriculture operations, or conduct animal testing.

No War, No Weapons

Farfetch Ltd. operates as a luxury fashion retail platform, and the provided articles contain no evidence of involvement in arms manufacturing, military contracts, or dual-use technology.

Consequently, several KPIs related to defense activities are scored as N/A. For procurement, over 75% of total spend in 2022 was with suppliers holding an EcoVadis scorecard, an increase from 65% in 2021. The company also implements specific ethical procurement standards, such as prohibiting leather from illegally deforested Amazonian areas, mainly in reference to the Brazilian and Paraguayan Amazon forest , not allowing exotic skins unless CITES and IUCN permitted , and banning sandblasting in denim production , mulesing for wool , and the use of fur, angora, and PVC in New Guards Group products .

Planet-Friendly Business

Farfetch sources 100% of its operational energy from renewables through a corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with UK and Irish wind and solar farms.

The company has a net-zero target year of 2030, supported by a 42% reduction target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2020 baseline by 2030, and a target for 70% of suppliers to adopt science-based targets by 2026. However, Farfetch has not formally committed to targets with the Science Based Targets Initiative, despite aligning with science-based targets. The company's carbon offsetting projects, which cover 85% of its total emissions related to shipping and returns, are verified by Gold Standard, American Carbon Registry, or Verified Carbon Standard.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

Farfetch has established over 40 formal partnerships with organizations and charities dedicated to supporting diversity, inclusion, and under-represented communities.

The company provides five global 'Speak Up' channels, including anonymous options, available 24/7 for employees and external parties, including suppliers. Farfetch's business model does not involve operations that typically impact cultural or heritage sites, nor does it require Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes. No cultural appropriation incidents have been reported for Farfetch. The company has established an Anti-discrimination and Harassment Committee to escalate concerns raised via speak-up channels. 100% of the leadership team completed Conscious Inclusion Training in 2020, and mandatory Unconscious Bias training is provided to every employee globally, followed by Everyday Inclusion training. Additionally, 100% of employees are assigned mandatory Ethics & Compliance training. However, the company's public-facing Terms and Conditions are only available in English, indicating limited language inclusivity for customers.

Safe & Smart Tech

Farfetch experienced a major data breach affecting 33.7 million South Korea-based customer accounts

, with unauthorized access to personal information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, shipping addresses, and some order histories . The breach began on June 24, 2025 , but was not announced until December 29, 2025 , indicating delayed disclosure. This incident triggered government investigations and class-action lawsuits , suggesting significant compliance gaps despite the company's stated adherence to GDPR, UK GDPR, and various US State Privacy Laws . For authentication, Farfetch requires a unique username and password for account access , but no multi-factor authentication options are mentioned. The company uses Transport Layer Secure (TLS) to encrypt personal data during the order process . Users have good control over their data, able to edit personal information , delete payment tokens , and withdraw consent for marketing communications , as well as submit data subject requests . However, data minimization practices are mixed; while CVV numbers are not kept and payment tokens can be deleted , data is retained "as long as the account exists and for potential claims," which can lead to prolonged retention periods .

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

Farfetch has implemented several waste reduction initiatives, including its Second Life resale service, FARFETCH Donate for product donations, FARFETCH Fix for restoration, and improvements to packaging such as new sizes, Forest Stewardship Certified materials, and reduced tape usage.

These efforts have contributed to a 94% increase in recycled, upcycled, and pre-owned products sold on its marketplace. The company has set ambitious, company-wide waste reduction targets for 2030, aiming for its circular business to outgrow traditional sales and for 100% of products on its marketplace to be 'conscious'. Farfetch provides comprehensive customer education through its resale, donation, and repair services, and offers advice on practices like hand-washing to reduce microplastic shedding. The company is a member of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Make Fashion Circular initiative and has a 'Positively Circular' pillar in its sustainability strategy. No waste disposal violations or compliance issues were reported in the provided articles.