Sneakers/basketsko/noe i den dur

glitterchick skrev:

Det er noe dritt på alle sneakerprodusentene.

Scarlett skrev:

Men Puma har 10-ish på begge, som er ganske bra?

We asked all the companies on the table for their supply chain policy. None of the major brands supplied us with a code that would receive our top rating as none has committed to paying workers “a living wage”. This is defined as one which for a full-time working week, without overtime, is enough for workers and their families to meet their needs for nutritious food, clean water, shelter, clothes, education, health care and transport and allows a small amount for discretionary spending.(2,3) Most companies state that they will pay “legal national minimum wages” or “industry benchmark standards”. The problem is that in many cases, neither come close to meeting basic needs.(3)
In addition, many companies do not yet have adequate third-party monitoring in place. Some also use vague terms which can be interpreted in a number of ways - such as setting a maximum working week, “except in exceptional circumstances”. Where one is set, the maximum is most commonly 48 hours, plus 12 hours overtime. Some might argue that these hours are already excessive, and indeed the International Textile, Garment and Leather Workers Federation is campaigning for a 40 hour working week in developing countries.
Violations

Unfortunately, the existence of a code is no guarantee that it is being implemented. Violations of codes include excessive or forced overtime, inadequate wages, harassment and bullying of workers, discrimination and intimidation.(1,2,3) Violations have been found in factories supplying products for most of the companies on our table, including: Nike, Adidas, Puma, Skechers, New Balance, Reebok, Umbro, Pentland Group (Ellesse, Lacoste), Fila, ASICS, Mizuno and Saucony.

Environmental issues

Materials of concern to environmental campaigners include PVC as well as hazardous substances such as brominated flame retardants and triclosan. Those committed to or having already implemented a no PVC- policy include Nike, Adidas, Reebok, PUMA, New Balance and ASICS. No Sweat, Ethletic, Worn Again, Vegetarian Shoes are all PVC-free. Ethletic is the only trainer to have sourced Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified rubber for its soles and receives an extra product sustainability mark for this. Worn Again also receives an extra product sustainability mark because its trainers are all made from recycled fibres.