Shoe manufacturer
Bata runs 21 manufacturing centres across five continents, though most facilities are located in India. Founded in 1894 by Tomas Bata.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Jan 2023)
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Bata Corporation
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0% in Forest 500 Rankings
Forest 500 identifies the 350 companies and 150 financial institutions with the greatest exposure to tropical deforestation risk, and annually assesses them on the strength and implementation of their deforestation and human rights commitments. This company received a score of 0%.
Source: Forest 500
(2023)
Workers rights in Mexico
Bata's Mexican subsidiary has been criticised by the Industriall Global Union for attempting to close its unionized plant illegally and shift production to homeworkers or small workshops. Bata is also accused of grave violations of trade union rights of its employees in Malaysia, Kenya and South Africa.
Source: Industriall Union
(2013)
Workers rights in India
Throughout the late 90's, Bata India was plagued by labor problems with frequent strikes and lockouts at its manufacturing facilities.
Source: ICMR India
(2001)
CSR claims
This company has corporate social responsibility claims on its website in the areas of environment and community support.
Source: company website
(2021)
Company Details
Type:
Family-owned private company
Founded:
1894
Employees:
32,000
(2023)
Subsidiaries:
Bata Shoe Company of Australia Pty Ltd
Shoe manufacturer
Manufactures and wholesales 1.2 million pairs of footwear in Australia each year.