Abercrombie & Fitch Co. — Ethics Grade C-

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. receives an overall ethics grade of C- (42/100) on CancelCo's corporate accountability database. Sector: Fashion & Apparel. Market cap: Mid Cap.

Category scores

• labor: 30
• privacy: 60
• consumer: 55
• environment: 50
• humanRights: 25

Documented incidents (3)

• Supreme Court Hijab Ruling (high, 2015) — The company lost a Supreme Court case after refusing to hire a Muslim woman because her headscarf violated their 'look policy.'
• Ex-CEO Sex Trafficking Allegations (high, 2023) — Reports emerged alleging that former CEO Mike Jeffries exploited and abused young men at events around the world during his tenure.
• Forced Labor Allegations (high, 2020) — Reports linked the company's supply chain to forced labor of the Uyghur minority in the Xinjiang region of China.

Documented good deeds

• Inclusive Sizing Launch — Rebranded significantly to offer 'Curve Love' lines and expanded sizing to be more body-positive compared to its 2000s era.

Ethical alternatives

• Patagonia — Unmatched commitment to environmental activism and labor transparency.