Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC) is dedicated to maintaining transparency and ethical integrity throughout its global supply chain, with a particular focus on eliminating forced labor, child labor, modern slavery, and human trafficking. This statement reflects activities and policies in effect from January through December 2024, demonstrating CSC’s compliance with laws such as the Canadian Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act, and the United Kingdom Modern Slavery Act. The company is committed to giving consumers insight into the origins of the products they purchase, enabling informed decisions and reinforcing trust in the brand. CSC considers any form of labor exploitation unacceptable and actively works to prevent, identify, and remediate such practices within both its operations and its extended supply chain.

Founded in 1938 in Portland, Oregon, CSC began as a family-owned hat distributor and has since grown into a global enterprise operating under four main brands: Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hard Wear, and prAna. The company designs, develops, markets, and distributes apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment for outdoor, active, and lifestyle purposes, serving customers in over 110 countries. CSC conducts business through multiple channels, including wholesale, retail, direct-to-consumer, and licensing, generating annual revenues exceeding $100 million USD. While CSC does not own or operate manufacturing facilities directly, the majority of its products are produced by contract manufacturers in countries including Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, and China. To oversee production and ensure compliance with labor standards, CSC maintains liaison offices across six Asia Pacific countries.

The company has established strict standards to prevent slavery, child labor, and human trafficking within its supply chain. Its Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP) set expectations for fair labor, including an explicit prohibition of forced or child labor in all forms. Factories are required to display the SMP in the local language and provide confidential channels for employees to report concerns or grievances. CSC’s Foreign Migrant Worker Policy safeguards migrant employees by ensuring they do not pay recruitment fees, retain control over personal travel documents, and fully understand the terms of their employment. Compliance is monitored through regular audits, supplier agreements, and ongoing risk assessments, while the company also participates in industry initiatives such as the Joint Association Forced Labor Working Group and the American Apparel and Footwear Association’s Responsible Recruitment Commitment to advance responsible practices sector-wide.

CSC enforces internal accountability measures for employees and contract manufacturers, reserving the right to terminate relationships where violations are not corrected promptly. Facilities are evaluated against SMP standards and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, assessing both potential and actual human rights impacts. By combining rigorous supply chain oversight, supplier partnerships, policy enforcement, and engagement in industry-wide collaborations, CSC seeks to ensure ethical production and uphold human rights across its operations. These efforts reflect the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainable, responsible, and principled business practices globally.