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G-III Apparel Group, LTD..

GIII.US | Manufacture of wearing apparel, except fur apparel

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. designs, manufactures, and markets an extensive range of apparel, including outerwear, dresses, sportswear, swimwear, women's suits, and accessories. The company operates through various segments, licensing and owning a portfolio of well-known brands such as DKNY, Donna Kar...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

G-III Apparel Group's ethical profile is mixed. Concerns include a reported 565:1 CEO-to-median-employee pay ratio in 2025. The company has faced over $1.17 million in employment and safety penalties since 2000, with its AM Retail subsidiary fined $1.15 million for wage violations in 2016. Environmentally, G-III scored 2.8/100 from the World Benchmarking Alliance (ranking 693/816), with critics noting no disclosed sustainability strategy. Its supply chain emissions are 42,500 metric tons CO2e, though targets exist for recycled polyester (17.4% by 2025) and carbon reduction (8.3% by 2030). A securities class action investigation was also announced regarding allegedly misleading financial information.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect-40
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business-60
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business0
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products-50
-100100

Better Health for All

0

No evidence available to assess G-III Apparel Group, LTD. on Better Health for All.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

No evidence available to assess G-III Apparel Group, LTD. on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

-40

In 2025, the CEO to median employee pay ratio was 565:1, with the CEO's compensation at $16,652,646 and median employee compensation at $29,459.

1
As of January 31, 2020, approximately 463 full-time employees were covered by labor union agreements, representing about 11.6% of the 4,000 full-time employees.
2
The company has incurred $1,156,200 in penalties for employment-related offenses since 2000, including a $1,150,000 private lawsuit for wage and hour violation in 2016 and a $6,200 wage and hour violation in 2014.
3
Additionally, there were three workplace safety or health violations cited by OSHA in 2013, 2014, and 2017, totaling $19,293 in penalties.
4
The company offers comprehensive health and retirement benefits to eligible employees.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No evidence available to assess G-III Apparel Group, LTD. on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.

Honest & Fair Business

-60

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. has a whistleblower policy and an anti-corruption policy, with the latter explicitly prohibiting bribery, kickbacks, and other unlawful payments.

1
However, no details are provided regarding the enforcement, training frequency, or effectiveness metrics for either policy. A securities class action investigation was announced on December 1, 2022, regarding allegations of materially misleading business information to the investing public.
2
No evidence of regulatory fines or financial restatements was found.
3
While the company states it uses on-site audits or third-party firms for compliance verification,
4
the extent of this verification (e.g., percentage of claims verified) is not specified.

Kind to Animals

0

The provided articles do not contain specific, quantitative data points or verifiable actions related to G-III Apparel Group's performance on any of the 'Kind to Animals' key performance indicators. The documents include a general academic analysis of apparel companies' disclosures, a vendor code of conduct, and a CSR policy summary, none of which provide metrics on cruelty-free certification, animal testing, humane certifications, wildlife conservation impact, ethical input substitution, animal welfare audits, cage-free sourcing, or investments in animal-free alternatives.

No War, No Weapons

0

G-III Apparel Group's core business is apparel, and the provided articles do not indicate any involvement in arms manufacturing, defense contracts, or military-related activities.

1
There is no evidence of revenue from arms contracts, investment in dual-use technologies, or engagement in intelligence or surveillance.
2
The company's policies emphasize general legal compliance and ethical business practices, including a Vendor Code of Conduct covering labor and environmental standards,
3
but these do not provide specific data points related to war-related risks, peacebuilding investments, or compliance with arms trade regulations.
4
Consequently, many KPIs are not applicable to the company's stated operations, and for others, no specific evidence is available to assess performance against the 'No War, No Weapons' value.

Planet-Friendly Business

0

The company's total supply chain emissions are reported as 42,500 metric tons CO2e.

1
While this absolute value is low, there is no evidence provided regarding an annual decline in emissions, which is a prerequisite for assigning a positive score in the rubric.
2
Furthermore, the company does not disclose a sustainability strategy, nature-related targets, or sustainability accountability.
3
No information is available on science-based targets, renewable energy usage, water use, waste diversion, or other environmental metrics.
4
The company also lacks disclosure on its approach to lobbying and political engagement.
5

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No evidence available to assess G-III Apparel Group, LTD. on Respect for Cultures & Communities.

Safe & Smart Tech

0

No evidence available to assess G-III Apparel Group, LTD. on Safe & Smart Tech.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

-50

G-III Apparel Group's brand Vilebrequin manufactured over 85% of its products from preferred materials in 2024, including 100% recycled fabrics in its core men's swimwear.

1
The company states it continuously seeks new ways to consider sustainability in product designs and offers repair services for Karl Lagerfeld and Vilebrequin products to extend garment life.
2
G-III works with partners to find alternative solutions for unsold products.
3
The company states it is in compliance with environmental regulations, including those for hazardous materials, and has not reported any waste disposal violations in the past three years.
4
G-III requires all Tier 1 suppliers to adhere to its Vendor Code of Conduct, which includes compliance with environmental laws, and conducts annual audits.
5
However, G-III lacks specific, measurable waste reduction targets for its overall operations, beyond a goal to transition synthetic materials to 100% recycled sources by 2030.
6
There is no evidence of regular waste audits being conducted.
7

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