LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton — Ethics Grade C

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton receives an overall ethics grade of C (55/100) on CancelCo's corporate accountability database. Sector: Fashion & Apparel. Market cap: Large Cap.

Category scores

• labor: 35
• privacy: 85
• consumer: 70
• environment: 45
• humanRights: 50

Documented incidents (3)

• Greenwashing Allegations (medium, 2023) — Climate groups criticized LVMH's 'environmental excellence' claims, citing immense production volumes and lack of transparency in the leather supply chain.
• Exploitation in Supply Chain (high, 2024) — Italian authorities investigated subcontractors making handbags for LVMH subsidiaries for using exploited Chinese migrant labor working excessive hours.
• Tax Evasion Investigation (medium, 2022) — French authorities raided LVMH offices as part of a probe into alleged tax fraud and money laundering related to various high-profile acquisitions.

Documented good deeds

• Support for Young Designers — The LVMH Prize provides mentorship and significant funding to emerging fashion talent globally.

Ethical alternatives

• Stella McCartney — Industry leader in sustainable materials and circular fashion.