PVH Corp. announced the evolution of its Corporate Responsibility strategy, Forward Fashion, setting ambitious targets for sustainability, ethical sourcing, and enhanced labor rights across its supply chain. The strategy mandates that by 2030, 100% of its suppliers must meet PVH’s stringent social and environmental standards, alongside initiatives to improve worker safety, living wages, and representation.

PVH Corp., the owner of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, has been added to China’s 'unreliable entities' list amid allegations that it refused to source cotton from Xinjiang—a region linked to forced labor practices. The decision, occurring on 2025-02-06, has potential economic repercussions as it may force operational shutdowns in China, but it also reflects an adherence to ethical supply chain practices.

China's Ministry of Commerce announced preliminary findings against PVH Corp. for 'improper conduct' linked to its involvement with Xinjiang, a region under intense scrutiny for forced labor practices. The investigation, which included multiple hearings with PVH representatives, has raised concerns over the company's supply chain ethics. PVH maintains that it complies with all relevant regulations, but the inquiry and subsequent stock decline highlight the potential ethical risks in its sourcing practices.

PVH Corp. issued a formal response to allegations concerning forced labour and modern slavery in its Chinese supply chain, as reported by the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre. The response comes in the wake of broader industry scrutiny, with forced labour claims featuring alongside similar concerns for other major companies in the sector.

PVH Corp., the parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, had implemented a policy to exclude Xinjiang cotton from its supply chain in response to forced labor concerns. This decision has led the Chinese Ministry of Commerce to open an investigation under its Unreliable Entity List mechanism, accusing the company of taking 'discriminatory measures.'

China’s Commerce Ministry announced an investigation into PVH Corp. for its suspected boycott of Xinjiang cotton products, alleging that the measure violates normal market trading principles and harms Chinese economic interests. PVH has stated it complies with all applicable laws and is in contact with the ministry. The move is seen by many as a politically charged action against a backdrop of forced labor concerns in Xinjiang.

At the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen, PVH Corp. announced that it signed legally binding individual agreements in partnership with ACT, IndustriALL Global Union, and member brands to support collective bargaining in Cambodia. The agreements aim to secure higher wages, improved working conditions, and enforce sourcing commitments, setting a precedent for labor rights and ethical supply chain practices in the garment and footwear industry.

PVH Corp.'s 2022 CSR report details several progressive initiatives including a supply chain financing program that rewards suppliers with high ESG marks, signing the Pakistan Accord to improve worker safety, and launching development projects for women in multiple countries.

PVH Corp. was awarded a US government accolade for excellence in sustainable operations in Ethiopia, even as the company is embroiled in disputes over unfair wages and restrictions on trade union formation. The award appears to overshadow serious labor rights concerns raised by local workers and trade union representatives.