Probono. Australia
Despite nearly 40 per cent of Australian clothing companies cleaning up their ethical act from the year before, only 5 per cent pay their factory workers a living wage, an annual report has revealed.
Baptist World Aid Australia’s 2019 Ethical Fashion Report, released on Wednesday, provides a comprehensive look into 130 clothing companies graded from A+ to F on whether they were meeting or failing ethical requirements.
Outland Denim were one of the top rated brands this year achieving an A+ grading, while major Australian brands, Kookai, Cotton On and Country Road, all scored an average A- grade.
Brands such as Ally Fashion, Camilla and Marc, and Lowes were among the 17 companies that received F gradings.
For the last five years, companies have been marked on gender equality, responsible purchasing practices, child and forced labour, and transparency, with this year being the first to include environmental management practices.
