From the evidence that we have gathered, Billabong is reclusive and evasive about where their products come from and the exact conditions they work in. In 2011 the International Textile Garment and Leather Workers Federation (I.G.L.W.F.) examined working conditions in Sri-Lanka, Indonesia and the Philippines. Violations of the code of conduct seemed to be everyday life such as LONG HOURS and FORCED OVERTIME. Billabong was one of the many brands named in this research.
This is in direct contrast to the Code of Conduct found on the Billabong Website which clearly states:
''overtime is voluntary, not regular, not more than 12 hours per week; required overtime only if negotiated in CBA.''
As well as that, on the webiste rankabrand.com ( a website that evaluates brands based on 4 categories) have evaluated Billabong with an overall D rating.
In the working conditions and fair trade department they have scored a dismal C. This is because of how evasive Billabong is and how they do not provide very much data on this subject.
Overall Billabong seems to not care too much about the workers well being and seem to unwilling to inform the public where their clothes are coming from and the people who make them
This is in direct contrast to the Code of Conduct found on the Billabong Website which clearly states:
''overtime is voluntary, not regular, not more than 12 hours per week; required overtime only if negotiated in CBA.''
As well as that, on the webiste rankabrand.com ( a website that evaluates brands based on 4 categories) have evaluated Billabong with an overall D rating.
In the working conditions and fair trade department they have scored a dismal C. This is because of how evasive Billabong is and how they do not provide very much data on this subject.
Overall Billabong seems to not care too much about the workers well being and seem to unwilling to inform the public where their clothes are coming from and the people who make them