Supply chain transparency is crucial to achieving systemic change in the global fashion industry.

Gaining visibility into the supply chain enhances our ability to monitor and improve suppliers’ environmental and social practices. That’s why we use the Our Supply Chain (OSC) platform, an end-to-end system that enables us to manage our supply chain mapping progress. We intend to use this tool to map every aspect of our supply chain, which will illuminate further modern slavery risks in Tiers 2 and beyond.

We upload data and documentation, including material composition, supplier names and countries, and any certifications of materials. The system uses this data to create a map of the visible supply chain, as well as estimations of how much there is left to be traced. Our system not only maps but also helps us keep track of audit and certification validity, as well as managing contracts and corrective action plans.

We have mapped 100% of our Tier 1 (end stage manufacturing), Tier 2 (components), and Tier 5 (packaging) suppliers so far, and currently have direct relationships with our Tier 1 and Tier 6 manufacturers. We aim to map Tiers 3 (raw material processing) and 4 (raw material production) by 2024, and to establish direct relationships with Tiers 2-4 by 2026. With the help of OSC, we can continue to improve our supply chain transparency and accountability.