Mattel, Inc.

El Segundo, United States

Mattel, Inc. is an American toy company known for creating iconic brands such as Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Fisher-Price. It designs, manufactures, and markets toys and family entertainment products worldwide.

CCI Score

-39.65

0.03% April 18

Latest Event

Investigation Reveals Labor Violations at Mattel's Chinese Factory

An undercover investigation by China Labor Watch has revealed severe labor rights violations and supply chain failures at a Mattel-owned factory in Dongguan, China. The report details unsafe working conditions, sexual harassment on the assembly line, and breaches of commitments under Mattel’s Responsible Supply Chain Commitment (RSCC).

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Mattel, Inc. is currently rated as a Toadie.

-30 to -44 CCI Score

Companies scoring in this range actively seek to please authoritarian regimes. They offer proactive support and assistance in exchange for preferential treatment, compromising ethical standards for business gains and political favor.

Latest Events

OCT

18

2024

Investigation Reveals Labor Violations at Mattel's Chinese Factory
-71.34

An undercover investigation by China Labor Watch has revealed severe labor rights violations and supply chain failures at a Mattel-owned factory in Dongguan, China. The report details unsafe working conditions, sexual harassment on the assembly line, and breaches of commitments under Mattel’s Responsible Supply Chain Commitment (RSCC).
-90

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 18

The investigation uncovers grave violations of labor rights in the Mattel-owned factory, including unsafe working conditions and sexual harassment of working class women. These issues strongly undermine worker dignity and equitable labor practices, aligning with authoritarian exploitation trends.

The Hypocrisy of Barbie's Feminism - Labor Conditions of Working Class Women in a Mattel Factory in China
-60

Supply Chain Ethics

March 18

The report also highlights that the factory has failed to meet several of Mattel’s Responsible Supply Chain Commitment (RSCC) guidelines, indicating systemic supply chain ethics issues. This failure contributes to the broader pattern of corporate neglect in ensuring ethical sourcing and labor practices.

The Hypocrisy of Barbie's Feminism - Labor Conditions of Working Class Women in a Mattel Factory in China
MAY

29

2024

Political Contributions at MATTEL, INC.
-36.60

A proposal urging Mattel, Inc. to fully disclose its electoral spending, including payments to trade associations and tax‐exempt organizations, raising concerns about potential hidden political influences that may benefit authoritarian agendas.
-40

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 18

The proposal highlights Mattel's lack of transparency in political contributions and electoral spending, suggesting that undisclosed financial activities could be enabling hidden influences on political outcomes that align with authoritarian or fascist interests. The call for full disclosure underscores concerns regarding ethical political engagement, and raises questions about the company's complicity in fostering potentially authoritarian practices.

Political Contributions at MATTEL, INC.
DEC

03

2020

Sexual harassment and labor rights violations in Mattel supply chain
-48.41

NGO report exposes that female workers at a Mattel Group factory in China face a hostile work environment conducive to sexual harassment, highlighting severe shortcomings in labor relations and human rights practices within the company's supply chain.
-75

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 18

The report from the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre details how female workers in a Mattel Group factory in China are subjected to persistent sexual harassment in a hostile work environment. Despite previous audits dating back to 2004 and investigations in 2019, Mattel has not implemented effective safeguards to protect its workers, reflecting a significant neglect of labor rights and ethical responsibility.

China: NGO report reveals Barbie-making female workers in Mattel Group's factories are exposed to risks of sexual harassment
DEC

11

2014

Mattel Responds to China Labor Watch Report on Labor Practices
-2.26

Mattel issued a statement to counter China Labor Watch's claims concerning labor conditions at its Chinese toy factories, emphasizing independent audits and citing its December 11, 2014 testimony before the Congressional Executive Commission on China. From an anti‑fascist perspective, this corporate response raises concerns about transparency and accountability in addressing long‑standing labor rights issues.
-20

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 18

Mattel’s response to labor-related allegations relies heavily on claims of independent audits to dismiss concerns raised by China Labor Watch. From an anti‑fascist perspective, this approach appears to downplay systemic labor issues and lacks the transparency demanded by marginalized workers, thereby earning a negative rating.

Mattel response to China Labor Watch report: "Investigations on Toy Suppliers In China: Workers are still suffering"
+5

Executive Political Engagement

March 18

Mattel’s testimony before the Congressional Executive Commission on China indicates a level of executive political engagement. While such involvement can be viewed as a commitment to address oversight, anti‑fascist critiques remain skeptical, noting that political engagements may serve to deflect attention from deeper accountability issues.

Mattel response to China Labor Watch report: "Investigations on Toy Suppliers In China: Workers are still suffering"