Syeed Salvant- Ethics
Nike is a company that I interact with frequently. The shoes I wear for the most part are manufactured by Nike, many of my clothes are also Nike. It is known that Nike in the past has been accused of using sweatshops and they’ve also been accused of using products that are detrimental to the environment which is way making a case for Nike as being a company that is ethical can be interesting but as time has gone by Nike has worked on improving the pay and working conditions of their employees and they are also heavily involved in Philanthropy, community service, and energy conservation.
According to Nike they want to ”protect the future of sport and our collective playground”. On their website they give information and statistics that will help inform you on things like the percentage of renewable energy in facilities that are operated by Nike. Nike has also changed their purpose as a company and wants to prioritize diversity and building community. On the official Nike website it States “Our priorities include promoting diversity, equity and inclusion for all; advancing a transparent and responsible supply chain; innovating sustainable materials and methods of make that focus on our environmental impact; building community by investing in organizations focused on economic empowerment, and education and equality”. According to them this is their focus and it is a step in a great direction but Nike like all companies isn’t in the clear because of the positive changes they’ve made through the years. For Nike to make a true change they to permanently commit to the Worker Rights Consortium so that any accusations of sweatshops and unfair labor can be null and void and they should also incorporate their invention Flyleather® in more of their clothing because it is more ethical and saves energy
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