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Russell Athletic Sustainability Profile

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Sustainability Summary

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Russell Athletic is part of Russell Brands LLC, owned by Fruit of the Loom and ultimately Berkshire Hathaway. The sustainability-related information available focuses mainly on labour rights, supply chain transparency, and climate action commitments. The company has been linked to past labour disputes and reports on worker rights issues in its supply chain, while also being noted for participation in industry initiatives such as the International Accord, the Transparency Pledge, and the Fair Labor Association. It has also committed to adopt a science-based emissions reduction target.

Russell Athletic Sustainability Actions

Reopened Jerzees de Honduras

In 2008, Russell Athletic announced it would close Jerzees de Honduras in response to workers' organising efforts. During that year, USAS organised the largest boycott in the history of modern student activism, and won. The company agreed to meet worker demands to reopen the factory and re-hire all 1200 workers, who had been without jobs for over 10 months.

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Joined the Fair Labor Association

When joining the Fair Labor Association (FLA) this company committed to promoting and complying with international labor standards throughout their supply chain. Being granted accreditation implies that their workplace standards program is substantially in compliance with the FLA Code.

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Signatory to Uzbek Cotton Pledge

This company signatory to the Uzbek Cotton Pledge.

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Russell Athletic Sustainability Commitments

2030

Science-based emissions target

As listed on the We Mean Business website, this company has committed to adopt a science-based emissions reduction target.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Russell Athletic is committed to advancing these Global Goals to promote prosperity for people & planet.

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