AMSTERDAM – Nine out of 10 of the world’s most influential companies are failing on human rights, decent work and ethical conduct – but apparel and footwear is the best performing sector, according to a new study.
The World Benchmarking Alliance’s (WBA) first Social Benchmark report says 90% of the 2,000 companies assessed – including 64 of the world’s biggest apparel and footwear brands – are not even halfway to meeting expectations.
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