Reebok

Reasons to avoid

1. In late 2021 and early 2022, Greenpeace's investigative outlet Unearthed found Reebok garment waste being burned to fuel brick kilns in Cambodia, exposing bonded workers to toxic fumes. Reebok had supplier codes of conduct requiring responsible waste disposal, which were not being followed.unearthed.greenpeace.org2022-08-08
2. In 2021, Adidas announced the sale of Reebok to Authentic Brands Group (ABG) for roughly $2.5 billion, completing the deal in early 2022. ABG is a brand licensor with no manufacturing employees of its own, outsourcing all production to third-party licensees. Critics argue this model reduces supply chain accountability and prioritizes royalty extraction over worker welfare.cnbc.com2021-08-12
3. A 2024 investigation by The Dial found workers at Precious Garments, a confirmed Reebok supplier in Lesotho, were subjected to invasive strip searches and physical abuse by supervisors. Ten current or former workers told investigators they were coached to lie to factory auditors about their conditions, with some saying they feared losing their jobs if they spoke honestly.thedial.world2024-09-05