MINI

Oxford, United Kingdom

MINI is a British automotive marque owned by BMW Group. Renowned for its compact, stylish design and fun-to-drive character, the brand is known for models such as the MINI Countryman and is expanding its lineup with all-electric options, including vehicles used for VIP transport. Its vehicles blend iconic design with modern technology to provide a distinctive driving experience.

CCI Score

-60.39

0.03% April 18

Latest Event

Birmingham BMW Engine Plant Strike Highlights Exploitative Pay Practices

Over 600 workers at a BMW engine plant in Birmingham have gone on strike over disgraceful pay practices and exploitation, raising concerns about labor rights within the BMW Group, which MINI is a part of.

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MINI is currently rated as an Architect.

-60 to -100 CCI Score

Companies in this category are instrumental in designing and executing authoritarian rule. They actively create and implement frameworks that sustain oppressive policies, wielding considerable influence in shaping autocratic systems.

Latest Events

FEB

11

2025

Birmingham BMW Engine Plant Strike Highlights Exploitative Pay Practices
-68.73

Over 600 workers at a BMW engine plant in Birmingham have gone on strike over disgraceful pay practices and exploitation, raising concerns about labor rights within the BMW Group, which MINI is a part of.
-70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 20

The article reports that over 600 workers at a BMW engine plant in Birmingham have taken strike action in protest of exploitative pay practices. This highlights a serious failure in upholding fair labor standards and worker rights, which is a key concern under business practices and ethical responsibility. Such actions indirectly support authoritarian economic control by suppressing worker power and facilitating corporate exploitation.

Birmingham BMW engine plant strike chaos over firm's disgraceful pay double dealing
MAY

21

2024

MINI Implicated in Unethical Use of Banned Chinese Auto Parts
-68.47

An investigation revealed that thousands of Mini Coopers imported into the US contained components from Sichuan Jingweida Technology Group, a supplier banned due to alleged links to forced labour. This incident raises serious concerns about MINI’s adherence to ethical labor standards and supply chain oversight.
-70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 20

The report indicates that Mini Coopers were assembled with parts sourced from a banned supplier connected to forced labour, suggesting a significant lapse in ensuring proper labor relations and respect for human rights. Despite claims of strict internal standards, use of components linked to forced labor undermines these commitments.

BMW and Jaguar used banned China parts - US probe
-80

Supply Chain Ethics

March 20

The sourcing of components from Sichuan Jingweida Technology Group, a firm on the banned list due to its alleged use of forced labour, reveals a major failure in supply chain ethics. This oversight contributes indirectly to supporting abusive labor practices and undermines the ethical standards the company purports to uphold.

BMW and Jaguar used banned China parts - US probe
MAY

20

2024

MINI Implicated in Forced Labor Supply Chain Breach
-73.01

A U.S. Senate report revealed that BMW imported approximately 8,000 Mini Cooper vehicles equipped with electronic components from a banned Chinese supplier linked to forced labor. This development raises serious concerns about MINI's supply chain ethics under the BMW Group umbrella.
-80

Supply Chain Ethics

March 20

The report highlights that Mini Coopers were imported with components sourced from a banned Chinese supplier known for forced labor practices. This breach in supply chain ethics suggests a failure in ensuring ethical sourcing and compliance with U.S. forced labor laws, thereby indirectly supporting exploitative labor practices and authoritarian economic interests.

BMW imported thousands of vehicles with banned Chinese parts linked to forced labor, US Senate report says
APR

07

2017

BMW Workers Strike Over Pension Cuts Highlights Labor Issues
-31.34

UK BMW workers, including those tied to MINI production, have initiated strike actions and work-to-rule measures in protest of proposed pension scheme closures. The industrial action, reported amidst record profits and robust sales, exposes contentious labor practices within the BMW Group and raises concerns about the ethical treatment of workers.
-70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 20

The strike arises from workers protesting the planned closure of a final salary pension scheme, which would lead to significant losses in retirement income despite the company's record profits. This indicates serious shortcomings in labor relations and human rights practices, evidencing an exploitative work environment that undermines ethical business practices and contributes to broader societal inequality.

BMW workers in the UK announce strike action over pensions threat