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Produce with confidence

Issues linked to manufacturing raise plenty of questions, which is entirely normal:so we've decided to be as transparent as possible.

DECATHLON runs its business throughout the world, with a commercial presence in many countries and manufacturing activities in even more countries.
Where are the products made? Who makes our products and in what conditions? What are our commitments?

How are DECATHLON products produced?

Supply chain

Developing industrial multi-process solutions

The company offers a wide range of sports items in line with user requirements for five brands. These products, designed by the DECATHLON teams and suppliers, are manufactured using a number of industrial processes, including those in sectors such as textiles, metallurgy, electronics, footwear, etc. The products are designed and manufactured in compliance with DECATHLON’s specifications and contracts, which include its social and environmental requirements.

The production and manufacturing of Decathlon products

Controlling the supply chain

Rank 1 suppliers (949 in 2024 vs 923 in 2023)
Rank 1 suppliers are bound contractually to a company within the DECATHLON group for the production or assembly of finished and semi-finished products (via a manufacturing agreement), or for the supply of raw materials or components (via a purchasing agreement). They receive purchase orders from the aforesaid company, which they invoice directly.

Rank 2 suppliers (291 in 2024 vs 341 in 2023)
Rank 2 suppliers contribute to the value chain of DECATHLON products. They have a direct commercial relationship with Rank 1 suppliers, with whom they organise and manage purchase orders and invoicing. The DECATHLON group reserves the right to intervene in the selection or approval of these Rank 2 suppliers regarding their differentiated component offering as well as for the quality and safety of finished products, though it does not interfere in the commercial and legal relationship between Rank 1 and Rank 2 suppliers.

To go further

Decathlon and the Commitment and Well-being Survey

Why did Decathlon sign up to do the Commitment and Well-being Survey project?

DECATHLON joins first worker insurance scheme pilot in Bangladesh Text

DECATHLON & Bangladesh Textile Sector

How to to promote social responsibility wherever we play?

Conducting environmental audits - DECATHLON's audit system

Why do we carry out audits of environmental standards? At what type of suppliers do we perform environmental audits?

What action plan is needed to reduce absolute CO2 eq emissions?

DECATHLON commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. Decathlon also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 42% within the same timeframe.

The production and manufacturing of Decathlon products

Issues linked to manufacturing raise plenty of questions, which is entirely normal:we reveal all here.