Is Lindex ethical and sustainable?
Lindex has been measured by the Sustainable Brand Index – the largest independent study of sustainability and brands in Europe – across 3 Nordic markets.
Is Lindex ethical?
The Sustainable Brand Index does not audit companies. It measures how consumers see a brand's environmental and social responsibility, which is close to what most people mean by ethical. On that measure, Lindex ranks #126 in Sweden in 2026, its strongest of 3 markets. A lower number is better.
Key takeaways
- Strongest market today: Sweden at 126th (2026).
- All-time best result: 46th in Finland (2013).
- Biggest year-over-year improvement in Sweden: moved up 17 positions from 2025 to 2026.
- Measured for 16 years (2011–2026) across 3 markets.
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Lindex's ranking trend
Lower is better · #1 = most sustainable in marketAnnual position within each country's full brand universe, 2011–2026.
🇫🇮Lindex in Finland
Clothes & Fashion - Stores| Year | Rank in Finland |
|---|---|
| 2013 | #46 |
| 2014 | #79 |
| 2015 | #101 |
| 2016 | #116 |
| 2017 | #111 |
| 2018 | #128 |
| 2019 | #127 |
| 2020 | #130 |
| 2021 | #132 |
| 2022 | #174 |
| 2023 | #183 |
| 2024 | #164 |
| 2025 | #188 |
| 2026 | #172 |
🇳🇴Lindex in Norway
Clothes & Fashion - Stores| Year | Rank in Norway |
|---|---|
| 2013 | #62 |
| 2014 | #73 |
| 2015 | #116 |
| 2016 | #97 |
| 2017 | #160 |
| 2018 | #148 |
| 2019 | #139 |
| 2020 | #165 |
| 2021 | #176 |
| 2022 | #71 |
| 2023 | #170 |
| 2024 | #155 |
| 2025 | #185 |
| 2026 | #187 |
🇸🇪Lindex in Sweden
Clothes & Fashion - Stores| Year | Rank in Sweden |
|---|---|
| 2011 | #50 |
| 2012 | #55 |
| 2013 | #77 |
| 2014 | #111 |
| 2015 | #103 |
| 2016 | #112 |
| 2017 | #87 |
| 2018 | #117 |
| 2019 | #96 |
| 2020 | #128 |
| 2021 | #162 |
| 2022 | #110 |
| 2023 | #139 |
| 2024 | #177 |
| 2025 | #143 |
| 2026 | #126 |
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Questions about Lindex
Is Lindex a sustainable brand?
Lindex has been measured by the Sustainable Brand Index since 2011. Most recent rankings: Finland #172 (2026); Norway #187 (2026); Sweden #126 (2026). Lower rank numbers mean consumers see the brand as more sustainable.
Is Lindex ethical?
The Sustainable Brand Index does not audit companies. It measures how consumers see a brand's environmental and social responsibility, which is close to what most people mean by ethical. On that measure, Lindex ranks #126 in Sweden in 2026, its strongest of 3 markets. A lower number is better.
How sustainable is Lindex in Finland?
In Finland, Lindex ranks #172 in 2026 (industry: Clothes & Fashion - Stores). Its best position was #46 in 2013.
How sustainable is Lindex in Norway?
In Norway, Lindex ranks #187 in 2026 (industry: Clothes & Fashion - Stores). Its best position was #62 in 2013.
How sustainable is Lindex in Sweden?
In Sweden, Lindex ranks #126 in 2026 (industry: Clothes & Fashion - Stores). Its best position was #50 in 2011.
Where does this data on Lindex come from?
From the Sustainable Brand Index, an independent consumer study run by SB Insight since 2011, with more than 80,000 interviews a year in Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands.
Source: Sustainable Brand Index 2026, SB Insight.
About the ranking
The Sustainable Brand Index measures how consumers perceive a brand's sustainability – both environmental and social responsibility. Rankings are based on annual surveys of more than 80,000 consumers across Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands. Brands are ranked within their industry and country.
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