Skechers USA, Inc.

Manhattan Beach, United States

Skechers is a global leader in lifestyle and performance footwear, known for its diverse range of casual and athletic shoes. The company offers innovative products that are designed to appeal to a broad audience, combining style with advanced technology for comfort and performance.

CCI Score

-57.24

0.04% April 18

Latest Event

Skechers Opens Xinjiang Store Amid Forced Labor Controversy

On September 28, 2024, Skechers USA, Inc. opened a store in Urumqi, Xinjiang, drawing sharp criticism from human rights advocates. The move comes amid longstanding concerns over forced labor practices linked to Uyghur workers in the region as well as previous supplier controversies, raising questions about the company's commitment to ethical labor practices.

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Skechers USA, Inc. is currently rated as a Quisling.

-44 to -59 CCI Score

These companies are fully aligned with authoritarian regimes. They not only support but also enforce oppressive policies, playing a significant role in the regime’s operational apparatus and contributing directly to its consolidation of power.

Latest Events

SEP

28

2024

Skechers Opens Xinjiang Store Amid Forced Labor Controversy
-66.22

On September 28, 2024, Skechers USA, Inc. opened a store in Urumqi, Xinjiang, drawing sharp criticism from human rights advocates. The move comes amid longstanding concerns over forced labor practices linked to Uyghur workers in the region as well as previous supplier controversies, raising questions about the company's commitment to ethical labor practices.
-70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 3

Skechers' decision to expand in Xinjiang, a region notorious for allegations of forced labor against Uyghurs, reflects a disregard for marginalized workers' rights. This move, particularly in light of past controversies involving its suppliers, ties the company to ethical breaches and indirectly supports an authoritarian system that exploits labor.

Skechers opens store in Xinjiang amid scrutiny over Uyghur forced labor sanctions
JUN

12

2024

Skechers Supplier Accused of Forced Labor
-73.47

An article reports that Dongguan Oasis Shoes, a supplier for Skechers, has been accused of using forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and was added to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act list. Skechers acknowledged the report, stating it does not expect a material impact on its business, though the allegation raises significant supply chain ethical concerns.
-80

Supply Chain Ethics

April 3

The inclusion of Skechers' supplier, Dongguan Oasis Shoes, on the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act list highlights serious ethical concerns regarding supply chain practices. This event raises questions about the company’s diligence in monitoring its supply chain for human rights abuses, which can contribute to broader authoritarian practices. Skechers’ downplaying of the material impact further compounds these concerns.

Skechers supplier accused of using forced labor - Supply Chain Dive
MAY

25

2023

Complaint Accuses Skechers of Forced Labor in Supply Chains
-62.00

Skechers, along with other major fashion brands, is implicated in a Paris complaint filed by NGOs. The complaint alleges that the company profits from forced labor practices involving Uyghur minorities in China, pointing to failures in supply chain oversight and labor rights protections.
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 3

The complaint directly accuses Skechers of benefiting from forced labor practices that violate labor rights and human dignity, as seen in allegations of exploitation of Uyghur workers.

Uyghur rights: Clothing firms under fire over forced labor
-70

Supply Chain Ethics

April 3

The complaint underscores Skechers' lack of control over its subcontractors, suggesting that components in its supply chain may be sourced from forced labor, which raises serious concerns regarding supply chain ethics.

Uyghur rights: Clothing firms under fire over forced labor
FEB

01

2020

Forced Labor Allegations in Supply Chain
-47.49

A supplier for Skechers, Dongguan Luzhou Shoes, is accused by the Department of Homeland Security of employing forced labor involving Uyghur workers. While Skechers claims that internal audits found no evidence of such practices, the controversy highlights significant concerns about supply chain ethics and due diligence.
-80

Supply Chain Ethics

April 3

The article details forced labor allegations implicating a Skechers supplier, raising serious ethical concerns over the company's supply chain practices. This is a clear case of potential human rights abuse that undermines labor rights and ethical sourcing, warranting a strongly negative score.

Skechers Supplier Accused of Forced Labor: A Closer Look at Modern Supply Chain Challenges
DEC

07

2018

Skechers Ranked Low on Forced Labor Standards
-37.03

A December 2018 report highlighted that Skechers was among the lowest-scoring brands in a study by Know the Chain on forced labor practices in apparel and footwear supply chains, indicating serious ethical concerns over recruitment fees and worker exploitation.
-70

Supply Chain Ethics

April 3

The Supply Chain Dive article, citing Know the Chain’s research, identifies Skechers as one of the lowest-ranked brands on forced labor metrics in supply chains. This reflects a significant failure to ensure ethical supply chain practices, including the suspension of abusive recruitment fees and forced labor, which are both critical human rights concerns.

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