Breville
Partly verifiedBreville isn't doing enough to protect workers: there's no proof workers earn a living wage, and unions and workers' rights are heavily restricted in China. It does have some safeguards, as its factories are socially audited.
Last researched 7 October 2026
Not doing enough. Workers in the supply chain are likely underpaid, unprotected or in danger, and in the worst cases face forced or child labour. Look for a better-graded alternative. What this grade means
Good: 1 of 5
- Pays a living wage
- Respects worker rights
- Full supply chain audit, or made only in countries with rigorous labour standards
- No child or forced labour findings
- Publishes where its products are made (supplier list, named farms or its own factories)
Great: 0 of 3
- Pays beyond a living wage
- Finds and fixes problems, or invests directly in workers' communities
- Actively empowers workers
Needs all Good requirements plus two of these.
Red flags: 1
- Hidden or unaudited supply chain (no certification or documentation, or major production in countries with poor worker rights without independent audits)
Where it's made
| Country | Worker rights | Legal wages | Forced labour risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| China 95% | Systematic violations | Below a living wage | Moderate |
| Italy 5% | Strong protections | Slightly below a living wage | Low |
Country conditions from the ITUC Global Rights Index, Global Slavery Index and living wage benchmarks. Certifications and audits can raise a company above its countries' baseline.
Why this grade
- Timber, cotton textiles and ceramics carry moderate raw-material risk; illegal logging is linked to forced labour in some regions.
- amfori BSCI / SMETA audited: Commercial social audits; useful but easily gamed and rarely check wages properly.
- Modern slavery statement
Breville's appliances are made mainly by contract manufacturers in China, with its Lelit espresso machines made at its own factory in Brescia, Italy; in 2025 it began moving US-bound production from China to Mexico and South-East Asia because of US tariffs. It commissions SMETA social audits (21 in FY24, targeting suppliers making up at least 75% of order volume) and says it does not source from Xinjiang, but it does not publish its supplier list, audit findings, remediation cases or any living wage commitment.
What independent sources say
| Source | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Modern Slavery Register | Found | Breville Group Limited has lodged modern slavery statements each year since 2020, most recently one approved in November 2025. View ↗ |
| Business & Human Rights Resource Centre | Unclear | No Breville company profile or labour allegations were identified. View ↗ |
| KnowTheChain | Unclear | No KnowTheChain benchmark score for Breville was identified. View ↗ |
Sources (5)
- Modern Slavery Act Statement by Breville Group Limited & Subsidiaries (approved 7 November 2025) · archived copy · Manufacturing facility in Brescia, Italy; third-party manufacturing predominantly China; 21 SMETA audits in FY24 with target of 75% of order volume; no findings, supplier list or living wage disclosed
- Breville Group Modern Slavery Statement FY24 (Australian register) · archived copy · 21 SMETA audits; over 85% of supplier spend connected to Sedex; does not source from Xinjiang; non-compliant vendors sanctioned.
- Breville Group Modern Slavery Statement 2022 (Australian register) · archived copy · 12 suppliers audited in FY21 and 20 audits covering over 67% of annual purchases in FY22; no supplier list.
- Breville Group Modern Slavery Statement 2020 (Australian register) · archived copy · Top five suppliers make over 78% of products; policy requires minimum wages only, not a living wage.
- Breville To Shift Production Out Of China As Coffee Remains Growth Driver · archived copy · In 2025 Breville began moving US-bound production from China to Mexico and South-East Asia, aiming to cut China-exposed US purchases from about 40% to 10% by January 2026.
Last researched 7 October 2026 · details still being verified. Grades are opinions based on the evidence listed here. Represent this company and think something is wrong? A right-of-reply form is coming soon.