Zappos.com, Inc.

Las Vegas, United States

Zappos is an online retailer specializing in shoes and clothing, known for its exceptional customer service, extensive selection of footwear, and a strong company culture.

CCI Score

12.94

-0.01% April 18

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Positive Company Culture and Ethical Labor Practices

The article highlights Zappos’ celebrated company culture, emphasizing employee well-being, competitive salaries, professional development, and transparent internal communication. This supportive environment is indicative of strong ethical business practices and labor relations that contribute to resisting authoritarian management practices and promoting anti-fascist values.

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Zappos.com, Inc. is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score

Companies in this bracket take more subtle actions to undermine authoritarian practices. They might implement internal policies or support reforms that quietly weaken oppressive systems, contributing to change in less overt ways.

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AUG

21

2024

Positive Company Culture and Ethical Labor Practices
84.27

The article highlights Zappos’ celebrated company culture, emphasizing employee well-being, competitive salaries, professional development, and transparent internal communication. This supportive environment is indicative of strong ethical business practices and labor relations that contribute to resisting authoritarian management practices and promoting anti-fascist values.
+90

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 27

Zappos is commended for fostering an inclusive, employee-centered work environment that prioritizes fair labor practices and personal development. Their emphasis on transparent communication and employee engagement demonstrates ethical responsibility and a commitment to human rights, aligning with anti-fascist priorities by ensuring workers are valued and empowered.

Zappos company culture: How core values drive employee engagement and success
JAN

03

2024

Zappos.com Alleged Illegal Spyware Surveillance
-57.13

A class action lawsuit alleges that Zappos.com used unauthorized pen register software to track website visitors without consent. This practice raises serious concerns about unethical business practices and the deployment of repressive technologies which undermine consumer privacy.
-70

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 27

The allegation that Zappos.com deployed spyware to track website visitors without their informed consent highlights a severe breach of ethical business practices. This incident not only violates consumer privacy but also reflects a disturbing disregard for legal and ethical standards.

Zappos.com Illegally Tracks Website Visitors Using ‘Spyware,’ Class Action Alleges
-60

Provision of Repressive Technologies

March 27

The use of technology akin to spyware for surreptitious data collection constitutes a form of repressive technology. Such practices compromise individual privacy rights and align with behaviors seen in authoritarian regimes, thereby bolstering concerns about corporate complicity in undermining democratic norms.

Zappos.com Illegally Tracks Website Visitors Using ‘Spyware,’ Class Action Alleges
JAN

21

2023

Zappos Implements Another Round of Layoffs
-31.96

The article reports that Zappos has implemented another round of layoffs affecting several areas of its business, raising concerns about the company's labor relations and its commitment to fair treatment of workers.
-40

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 27

Zappos' decision to conduct another round of layoffs, impacting several areas of the business, raises serious concerns about its approach to labor relations and worker rights. From an anti-fascist perspective, such moves may signal a willingness to undermine worker stability in favor of corporate profit, contributing to a broader pattern of economic exploitation and weakening of labor defenses against oppressive practices.

Zappos implements another round of layoffs - Las Vegas Review-Journal
APR

05

2021

Zappos Ethical Sourcing Practices Confirmed
53.41

An evaluation grounded in a 2021 Knoji investigation indicates that Zappos maintains a sustainable and ethical supply chain, with clear commitments to human rights and labor practices. This transparency supports progressive ethical sourcing standards and counteracts exploitative practices common in the broader retail sector.
+80

Supply Chain Ethics

March 27

The article from Knoji raises important questions about ethical sourcing and labor rights within Zappos' supply chain. The confirmed adherence to ethical practices—ensuring sustainable sourcing and respect for human rights—reflects positively on the company, aligning with anti-fascist and progressive values by avoiding complicit supply chain practices that can lead to exploitation.

Does Zappos adhere to good ethical sourcing practices? — Knoji
APR

13

2009

Zappos named one of the world's most ethical companies
16.11

Zappos.com was recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the world's most ethical companies, highlighting its commitment to transparency, honesty, and ethical business practices.
+80

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 27

The Ethisphere Institute ranking underscores Zappos’ commitment to ethical practices and transparent corporate governance. This recognition highlights strong internal ethics, integrity in business practices, and a culture that prioritizes ethical conduct, all of which serve as a counterweight to fascist and authoritarian tendencies in corporate behavior.

Henderson-based Zappos earns honors for ethics - Las Vegas Sun