Is Uniqlo ethical?

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Ukraine & Russia Confirmed You decide

Uniqlo donates $10 million and 200,000 clothing items to UNHCR

Uniqlo’s parent company donates $10 million and 200,000 clothing items to UNHCR to support people fleeing Russia's war in Ukraine.

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kyivindependent.com
Uniqlo’s parent company to donate $10 million and 200,000 clothing items to UNHCR to support people forced to flee Russia's all-out war on Ukraine.

Corporate conduct Recall Against

Uniqlo recalls children's pajamas for flammability violation

Uniqlo recalled children's pajamas due to violation of federal flammability standards.

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cpsc.gov

UNIQLO Recalls Children's Pajamas Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards

UNIQLO Recalls Children's Pajamas Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards

Climate & energy Confirmed In favor

Uniqlo contributes to 100k tree planting in U.S. forests

Uniqlo's contribution helps plant 100,000 trees in key U.S. forest regions including the Northwoods, Central Appalachians, and Mississippi Delta.

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nature.org
UNIQLO's contribution will help plant 100,000 trees in some of the most vital forests across the U.S., in places like the Northwoods and upper Great Lakes, the Central Appalachians, the Southeast's longleaf pine and shortleaf pine forests, and the Mississippi Delta.

Community investment Confirmed In favor

Uniqlo donates $200,000 to hunger relief

Uniqlo committed to donating at least $200,000 to a hunger-relief organization and its food bank partners from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.

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finance.yahoo.com
From January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025 UNIQLO has committed to a minimum donation of $200,000 to the organization and its partner food bank network.

Privacy & surveillance Confirmed Against

Uniqlo violates GDPR privacy rules

Uniqlo violated article 5.1.f) of the GDPR by failing to guarantee confidentiality of employee data, exposing it to unauthorized third parties.

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edpb.europa.eu
The documentation in the file offers clear indications that UNIQLO violated article 5.1.f) of the GDPR, by not duly guaranteeing the confidentiality and integrity of the personal data of its employees, having been brought to the attention of an unauthorized third party.