Overall impact
C (60)

Commentary

Nike is an average overall performer. With a 'C' rating of 59.6 for overall impact (62nd percentile compared to all companies), Nike ranks 9th out of 18 industry peers, behind VF, Patagonia, Mammut Sports and 5 others, and ahead of Duluth Trading, REI, Innovative Designs and 6 others. On top material causes for Nike's industry (Retail), Nike performs well in Reduced Waste (89.5 score), Healthy Oceans (90.9), Quality Lifelong Education (86.6) and 2 other causes where it received an 'A' score and performs poorly in Fair Labor Practices (8.1 score), Accountable Institutions (35.0), Terrestrial Biodiversity (38.6) and 1 other cause where it received a 'D' or 'F' score.
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Company
Founded
1972
Employees
79,400
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Industry
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Sub-industry
Footwear
SASB industry
Apparel, Accessories & Footwear
Headquarters
Or, United States
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NKE
Mission
To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world. Our mission is what drives us to do everything possible to expand human potential
Description
NIKE, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, development, marketing, and sale of athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services worldwide. The company provides athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories under the NIKE, Jumpman, Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Star Chevron, and Jack Purcell trademarks. It also sells a line of performance equipment and accessories comprising bags, sport balls, socks, eyewear, timepieces, digital devices, bats, gloves, protective equipment, and other equipment for sports activities under the NIKE brand; and various plastic products to other manufacturers. In addition, the company markets apparel with licensed college and professional team, and league logos, as well as sells sports apparel; licenses unaffiliated parties to manufacture and sell apparel, digital devices, and applications and other equipment for sports activities under NIKE-owned trademarks; and operates digital platforms, including fitness and activity apps; sport, fitness, and wellness content; and digital services and features in retail stores. It sells its products to footwear stores; sporting goods stores; athletic specialty stores; department stores; skate, tennis, and golf shops; and other retail accounts through NIKE-owned retail stores, digital platforms, independent distributors, licensees, and sales representatives. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for Nike, based on its industry sub-industry Footwear. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

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