PVH Corp. — Ethics Grade C-

PVH Corp. receives an overall ethics grade of C- (48/100) on CancelCo's corporate accountability database. Sector: Fashion & Apparel. Market cap: Mid Cap.

Category scores

• labor: 35
• privacy: 90
• consumer: 70
• environment: 40
• humanRights: 45

Documented incidents (3)

• Wage Theft in Ethiopia (high, 2022) — Workers in garment factories in Ethiopia producing clothes for PVH brands reported earning as little as $26 a month, the lowest wages in the global garment supply chain. Research suggested systemic underpayment and harsh working conditions.
• Uyghur Forced Labor Allegations (high, 2020) — PVH was named in reports by the ASPI for having potential supply chain links to factories in the Xinjiang region of China. These factories reportedly utilized forced labor from the persecuted Uyghur minority.
• Microplastic Pollution (medium, 2021) — The heavy use of synthetic fibers like polyester in Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger collections contributes to microplastic shedding during manufacturing and laundering. PVH has been criticized for slow adoption of circular economy principles.

Documented good deeds

• International Accord Signatory — PVH was among the first major brands to sign the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry, ensuring better safety standards in Bangladesh.

Ethical alternatives

• Patagonia — Leader in regenerative agriculture and repair-first consumer models.