Brands E-Action
Tell Adidas, Nike and Pentland (makers of Speedo) to raise the bar on workers’ rights!
How the 3 major sportswear brands compare on delivering workers rights
| Demand | Adidas | Nike | Pentland (makers of speedo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commit to paying a living wage to workers making their products. | Adidas refuses to include a living wage standard in its Code of Conduct for supply factories. | Nike refuses to include a living wage standard in its Code of Conduct for supply factories. | Pentland states that a living wage is already included in its policies. |
| Create a positive climate where workers are free to join trade unions & negotiate for improved rights | Adidas expects suppliers to recognise the right to join a trade union, and has taken some steps to create a positive climate for this. But needs to do more. | Nike has shown some willingness to create a positive climate for trade unionism and collective negotiating, but needs to do more. | Pentland’s Code for suppliers includes recognising the right to join a trade union, but the brand doesn’t require suppliers to take steps to create a positive climate for this. |
| Eliminate short- term contracts and provide job security | Adidas states it is taking some steps to address the use of short-term contracts. But, it needs to improve its business practices & introduce policies that will lead to eliminating short-term contracts - providing job security. | Nike states it supports eliminating the “inappropriate” use of short-term contracts. But, it needs to improve its business practices & introduce policies that will lead to eliminating short-term contracts - providing job security. | Pentland states that this is already included in its work with their main suppliers. But it needs to ensure this standard applies to all factory suppliers. |
| Build long-term relationships with supply factories | Adidas states that it strives to engage in long-term, stable relationships with suppliers. But it needs to make firm commitments and set targets. | Nike states its focus is to “move towards” stronger, long-term relationships with key supply factories. But it needs to apply this strategy to all supply factories and report on progress. | Pentland recognises the benefits of long-term relationships with supply factories, but refuses to commit to setting firm targets. |
For detailed information about Playfair’s demands and responses from Adidas, Nike and Pentland visit: http://www.clearingthehurdles.org/response-chart