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Oakley

OVERALL

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FRA
Rating
Praises, some criticism

Eyewear

Sold in more than 110 countries. Eyewear giant Luxottica acquired Oakley in 2007.

Company Ownership

Oakley Inc   USA     website         
  EssilorLuxottica SA   
   owns 100% of Oakley Inc  
FRA     website   email      

Eyewear

Founded in 2018 when Essilor merged with Luxottica. World's largest eyewear company. Owners of the Ray-Ban and Oakley brands, they also make over 20 luxury fashion brands of eyewear under licence.

> About the Ratings

Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
Oakley Inc
Animals Fur free
This company has announced that they don't sell animal fur or are phasing in a fur-free policy.
Source: Humane Society (2019)
EssilorLuxottica SA
Environment CDP Climate Change Score of A-
In 2018, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change Score of A-.
Source: CDP (2018)
Social CDP Water Security Score of A-
In 2018, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to manage and govern freshwater resources. Responding companies are scored on six key metrics: transparency; governance & strategy; measuring & monitoring; risk assessment; targets & goals; and value chain engagement. This company received a CDP Water Security Score of A-.
Source: CDP (2018)
Social Conflict minerals rating
As You Sow's 2017 report, Mining the Disclosures, is a deep analysis of 206 companies' human rights performance in relation to sourcing conflict minerals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This company's score was below 40% (Weak).
Source: As You Sow (2017)
Business Ethics 17.1% in Newsweek Green Rankings 2016
This company received a score of 17.1/100 in the Newsweek Green Rankings 2016, which ranks the world's largest publicly traded companies on eight indicators covering energy, greenhouse gases, water, waste, fines and penalties, linking executive pay to sustainability targets, board-level committee oversight of environmental issues and third-party audits. Ranking methodology by Corporate Knights and HIP Investor.
Source: Newsweek (2016)
Social SB 657 disclosure statement
The California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 (SB 657) requires companies operating in California to disclose their efforts to eradicate slavery and human trafficking from their direct supply chains. KnowTheChain.org has examined this company's disclosure statement and concluded that it addresses the majority of SB 657 requirements. Follow the link to see this company's disclosure statement.
Source: company website (2014)

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Company Details

Employees 3,400 (2009)

Contact Details

Address CA, USA
Website www.oakley.com

Products / Brands

Oakley
Oakley Womens Fashion
Oakley Menswear (casual)


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