Woot

Woot is an American online retailer owned by Amazon. It is known for offering daily deals and significant discounts on a wide range of products, especially electronics.

CCI Score

7.08

-0.01% April 18

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Amazon Modern Slavery Statement 2023 Outlines Progressive Worker Protections

The Modern Slavery Statement 2023 details extensive measures by Amazon—including rigorous supplier audits, remediation of unethical recruitment practices, expanded worker grievance channels, and the strategic use of technology—to combat modern slavery within its global supply chain. As an Amazon-owned company, Woot is encompassed by these initiatives, reflecting a commitment to upholding human rights and ethical labor practices.

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Woot is currently rated as an Objector.

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Latest Events

MAY

29

2024

Amazon Modern Slavery Statement 2023 Outlines Progressive Worker Protections
70.91

The Modern Slavery Statement 2023 details extensive measures by Amazon—including rigorous supplier audits, remediation of unethical recruitment practices, expanded worker grievance channels, and the strategic use of technology—to combat modern slavery within its global supply chain. As an Amazon-owned company, Woot is encompassed by these initiatives, reflecting a commitment to upholding human rights and ethical labor practices.
+85

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 29

The statement lays out comprehensive policies to prevent modern slavery and forced labor. It includes measures such as regular supplier audits, remediation of worker-paid recruitment fees, and strengthened grievance mechanisms that collectively demonstrate a strong commitment to labor rights and human dignity.

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+70

Technology and Services Impact

March 29

The statement emphasizes Amazon’s use of advanced technology—such as AWS-powered AI systems for detecting child sexual abuse material and digital platforms for worker feedback—that bolsters transparency and enhances protections in its operations and supply chain.

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MAR

08

2022

Forced Labor Allegations in Amazon Supply Chain Impacting Woot
-56.75

A report by the Tech Transparency Project revealed that several suppliers linked to Amazon, including companies manufacturing electronics under Amazon-branded products, have been implicated in forced labor practices in China. As Woot is an Amazon subsidiary, these allegations raise concerns about its supply chain ethics and labor practices.
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Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 29

The report details forced labor practices involving suppliers linked to Amazon. Forced labor represents a severe violation of human rights and undermines worker rights and dignity, which is especially concerning given the exploitation noted in the report.

Amazon suppliers linked to forced labor in China, watchdog group says
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Supply Chain Ethics

March 29

The article exposes serious lapses in supply chain oversight, noting that Amazon continues to list suppliers with histories of forced labor practices. This raises ethical questions about the company’s due diligence and the broader implications for subsidiaries like Woot, which rely on the same supply networks.

Amazon suppliers linked to forced labor in China, watchdog group says