H&M vs Primark
On overall TruNorth grade, H&M scores higher (H&M: B, Primark: B). Both graded from public records across nine values categories.
Political donations
FEC: $160K in executive political donations; partisan lean Democratic +28 across 12 executive donors.
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Environment
Climate-commitment coalition member: LEAF Coalition (since 2022) and RE100 (since 2017; target 2030). 100% renewable electricity in H&M Group operations.
Ethical Consumer Avoid — fast-fashion + supply-chain labor concerns. Good On You Not Good Enough — some supplier disclosure but ultra-low-cost model. [ethical-consumer · goodonyou]
Labor
4 federal penalties totaling $39.9M since 2000 (Violation Tracker).
KnowTheChain Forced-Labor Benchmark (2024): 50/100 (Apparel & Footwear). Mid-pack on supply-chain disclosure and remedy. Supply-chain signals: KnowTheChain 50/100; Fashion Rev 56%; CHRB 13.2/26; TVPRA exposure; FLA affiliate; UK MS statement.
DEI
EEO-1 workforce demographics on federal record (FY2020, DOL OFCCP FOIA release): 4,600 US employees — 10.2% women, 28% racial/ethnic minorities; management 14% women, 13.5% minorities.
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Charity
No public record found.
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Animal testing
Ethical Consumer Avoid — supply-chain transparency improvements but still flagged on overall environmental impact. Good On You It's a Start — large recycled-materials program but still fast-fashion volume. [ethical-consumer · goodonyou]
Ethical Consumer Avoid — fast-fashion + supply-chain labor concerns. Good On You Not Good Enough — some supplier disclosure but ultra-low-cost model. [ethical-consumer · goodonyou]
Firearms
No public record found.
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Privacy
Wikidata records a notable event: BigBrotherAwards. (Wikidata Q188326)
No public record found.
Executive pay
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