Nordstrom, Inc. — Ethics Grade B

Nordstrom, Inc. receives an overall ethics grade of B (72/100) on CancelCo's corporate accountability database. Sector: Consumer Goods. Market cap: Mid Cap.

Category scores

• labor: 70
• privacy: 70
• consumer: 80
• environment: 65
• humanRights: 75

Documented incidents (3)

• Commission Wage Miscalculation (medium, 2019) — Nordstrom paid $15 million in back wages to employees after an audit revealed it had systematically miscalculated commissions for years.
• Exotic Pelt Sales (low, 2021) — Faced intense pressure from animal rights groups for continuing to sell exotic skins and fur long after competitors had banned them.
• Safety Hazards from Theft (low, 2023) — Criticized by labor unions for inadequate security measures to protect floor staff from high-frequency organized retail theft incidents.

Documented good deeds

• Sustainable Product Labeling — Launched 'Sustainable Style' category representing products made with at least 50% sustainably sourced materials.

Ethical alternatives

• Patagonia — Industry leader in ethical sourcing and worker compensation.