Apparel

Overall Scores

53 of the largest apparel companies in the world were assessed against the CHRB’s Apparel Methodology, of which 22 were new additions in 2019 and 9 were also assessed in at least one other sector. Even though there has been a general upward trend for companies assessed in the past three years, newly added companies pull the 2019 apparel average down to 25%, which is marginally lower that the 2018 apparel average of 27%

Total 53

Companies

Companies in this band

Highest score >> Lowest score: Falabella, Salvatore Ferragamo, Costco Wholesale, Page Industries, ANTA Sports Products, LPP, Ross Stores, Foot Locker, Shenzhou International Group Holdings, Heilan Home, Youngor, Zheijan Semir Garment.

0-10

Companies in this band

Highest score >> Lowest score: Macy's, Yue Yuen, L Brands, LVMH, Amazon.com, Inc., Mr Price, TJX Companies, Tapestry, Nordstrom, Ralph Lauren, Capri Holdings, Hermes International, Prada, Carter's, Skechers, Kohl's.

10-20

Companies in this band

Highest score >> Lowest score: Aeon Company, Lululemon Athletica, PVH, Associated British Foods, Walmart Inc, Columbia Sportswear, Target, Hugo Boss.

20-30

Companies in this band

Highest score >> Lowest score: Next, Kering, Under Armour, Gildan Activewear.

30-40

Companies in this band

Highest score >> Lowest score: Fast Retailing, Burberry, Nike, Puma, Tesco, Wesfarmers.

40-50

Companies in this band

Highest score >> Lowest score: The Gap Inc, VF, Hanesbrands, Hennes & Mauritz.

50-60

Companies in this band

Inditex

60-70

Companies in this band

Marks & Spencer Group

70-80

Companies in this band

Adidas

80-90

90-100

Score Range (%)

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Measurement Theme Performance

The graphic below shows the average score in points by Measurement Theme for Apparel companies. Apparel companies are scoring lowest on average in Measurement Theme C (Remedies and Grievance Mechanisms).