Coach, Inc.

New York, United States

Coach, Inc. is a high-end American fashion brand known for its leather handbags, luggage, and accessories. The company is celebrated for its combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern design, creating luxury accessories that appeal to a global clientele.

CCI Score

-8.15

0.01% April 18

Latest Event

Coach Responds to Human Rights Concerns in Supply Chain

A report by the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre revealed 28 cases of alleged human rights abuses linked to sourcing practices across global brands. Coach, among others, reportedly responded by contacting suppliers and ceasing to source from factories that failed to take remedial actions.

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COLLABORATOR

Coach, Inc. is currently rated as a Collaborator.

-5 to -9 CCI Score

In this category, companies align with authoritarian practices mainly to avoid trouble or regulatory conflict. Their compliance is driven by self-preservation, resulting in minimal resistance even as they participate in oppressive systems.

Latest Events

DEC

13

2024

Coach Responds to Human Rights Concerns in Supply Chain
28.98

A report by the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre revealed 28 cases of alleged human rights abuses linked to sourcing practices across global brands. Coach, among others, reportedly responded by contacting suppliers and ceasing to source from factories that failed to take remedial actions.
+30

Supply Chain Ethics

March 30

The report details allegations of human rights abuses in the purchasing practices of major global fashion brands. Coach’s reported action to contact suppliers and halt sourcing from factories that did not address the issues reflects an effort to improve supply chain ethics and support labor rights. This proactive measure, while reactive to external pressures, earns a positive score under Supply Chain Ethics.

Report: Ralph Lauren, Coach and Gucci among brands linked to alleged human rights abuses
DEC

11

2024

Coach Implicated in Labor Rights Violations in Supply Chain
-77.23

A new report by the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre has linked Coach, along with other luxury brands, to aggressive order cancellations and shifts that contributed to factory closures, mass layoffs, and unpaid wages for garment workers in multiple countries.
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 30

The report documents that Coach, among other luxury brands, is implicated in purchasing practices that abruptly cancel or reduce orders, leading to severe labor rights abuses such as sudden mass layoffs, unpaid severance, and suspended employment. This practice undermines the rights and protections of vulnerable garment workers in the global supply chain, reflecting unethical business practices that prioritize cost-saving over human dignity.

Fast fashion and luxury brands shift orders in hunt for cheaper labour, impacting thousands of garment workers
JAN

11

2024

Forced Labour Report Exposes Supply Chain and Labor Rights Failures in Luxury Fashion
-33.03

A benchmark report by BHRRC released on January 11, 2024, reveals that the luxury fashion sector, including companies associated with major brands, performs extremely poorly on forced labour and supply chain transparency. The report highlights deficient purchasing practices and inadequate mechanisms to address forced labour grievances, posing ethical challenges for companies in the sector.
-40

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 30

The report underlines that less than a quarter of luxury brands engage with unions to improve worker rights and remedy forced labour grievances, flagging systemic labor rights issues. This is concerning given the industry's broader impact on forced labour and worker exploitation.

Luxury brands aren’t doing enough to eliminate forced labour, report says
-35

Supply Chain Ethics

March 30

The report shows that purchasing practices and supply chain transparency are severely lacking, with an average score of just 12 out of 100. This indicates that ethical sourcing and due diligence regarding forced labour risks are critical failures within the sector.

Luxury brands aren’t doing enough to eliminate forced labour, report says
MAY

01

2020

Coach, Inc. Executive Donation to Biden
48.67

The interim CEO and brand president of Coach, Inc., who also serves as Tapestry’s chief administrative officer, contributed $500 to Joe Biden in May 2020, supporting the Democratic candidate amidst a highly polarized election.
+80

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 30

The $500 donation by Coach, Inc.'s interim CEO to Joe Biden reflects a proactive alignment with progressive and anti-authoritarian values, supporting a candidate who is seen as a counterbalance to rising authoritarian tendencies. This political contribution is significant as it signals the company’s willingness to engage in political discourse in favor of promoting liberal, worker-friendly policies.

Political Contributions: Fashion’s Heavy Hitters Support Candidates With Cash