Johnson Outdoors Inc..
JOUT.US | Manufacture of sports goods
Johnson Outdoors Inc. is a global company that designs, manufactures, and markets a diverse portfolio of outdoor recreation products. Its primary business segments include: Watercraft (canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, and related accessories), Fishing (fishing systems, marine electronics, and related ...Show More
Better Health for All
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No evidence was found in the provided articles to assess Johnson Outdoors Inc. against the 'Better Health for All' ethical value. All articles discuss the 'Clean Earth Challenge,' an environmental cleanup initiative, which the rubric explicitly states does not pertain to 'Better Health for All' but rather to 'Planet-Friendly Business'.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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No evidence available to assess Johnson Outdoors Inc. on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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No evidence available to assess Johnson Outdoors Inc. on Fair Pay & Worker Respect.
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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Johnson Outdoors Inc. requires 100% of its first-tier active suppliers to adhere to its Statement of Basic Standards, which includes enforceable ethical-sourcing clauses.
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The company evaluates 100% of its active first-tier suppliers annually.
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For the reporting period of January 1 to December 31, 2024, no known human rights violations, including forced or child labor, were identified among the 3TG (tin, tantalum, tungsten, gold) supply chain sources.
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The company evaluates 100% of active first-tier suppliers but does not provide data on traceability beyond this tier.
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Honest & Fair Business
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Johnson Outdoors Inc. has a whistleblower policy that prohibits retaliation against whistleblowers.
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The company provides a hotline and an online reporting system for suspected violations.
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However, the provided evidence does not include information on independent investigation processes, training frequency, or the policy's scope across all operations.
Kind to Animals
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No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles for any of the 'Kind to Animals' KPIs. Information regarding cruelty-free certifications, animal testing, humane operations, ethical input substitution, supplier audits, cage-free sourcing, innovation investment in animal-free alternatives, animal agriculture ethics, animal-free R&D collaboration, or public policy engagement related to animal welfare was not available.
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While Johnson Outdoors sponsors four habitat restoration projects
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and partners on the Clean Earth Challenge
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, the articles do not provide measurable biodiversity impact, species recovery, habitat restoration metrics, or a percentage of revenue, which are required for scoring the 'wildlife_conservation_impact' KPI.
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No War, No Weapons
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No evidence available to assess Johnson Outdoors Inc. on No War, No Weapons.
Planet-Friendly Business
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Johnson Outdoors Inc. partners with the Major League Fishing Fisheries Management Division to enhance aquatic ecosystems, support fish population growth, and promote sustainable recreational and commercial fishing.
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The company's 2024 Annual Report Summary and Statement of Basic Standards do not mention any specific regulatory actions, violations, fines, or compliance issues.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No evidence available to assess Johnson Outdoors Inc. on Respect for Cultures & Communities.
Safe & Smart Tech
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Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported no material cybersecurity incidents in its 2024 10-K filing, covering the periods within the report.
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The company's Code of Business Conduct states a commitment to obeying all applicable laws, and its Privacy Policy indicates a commitment to complying with applicable privacy laws.
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The company's risk management process includes security monitoring, threat hunting, and employee training, with oversight from the Board of Directors and its Audit Committee.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Johnson Outdoors' manufacturing sites recycle 70% of production waste, diverting materials from landfills.
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The company conducts annual third-party waste audits for major facilities.
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Johnson Outdoors has company-wide waste reduction targets, including a goal to be nearly free of plastic packaging within a few years and the Clean Earth Challenge, which collected over 11 million pieces of trash worldwide by October 2025, exceeding its initial goal of 1 million.
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The company's watercraft are backed with a limited lifetime hull warranty.
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Johnson Outdoors requires all tier-1 suppliers to comply with environmental policies and regulations, including EU WEEE, EU Batteries, and EU Packaging.
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The company has had no waste disposal violations in the past three years.
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Multiple waste reduction initiatives are in place, such as eliminating single-use plastic bottles at the Mankato facility, repurposing excess heat from production ovens, using motion detection sensors on LED lighting, and the Employee Sustainability Challenge which recycled 60,000 pounds of plastic in one facility.
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