Fashion and Retail

As ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) legislation grows ever more demanding, companies working in the fashion, apparel and retail industries face increasing pressure to ensure compliance in areas including sustainable sourcing, ethical labour practices, and environmental impact. Ground Truth Reporting provides the independent evidence, verification and detailed insights necessary to meet these demands, improve consumer confidence, and avoid the risks associated with non-compliance.

Fashion companies are often required to verify that their raw materials are sourced sustainably, whether it is cotton, leather, or synthetic fibres. The ‘fast fashion’ industry faces increasing scrutiny and demands to ensure that the farms producing these materials are genuine, are using environmentally friendly farming practices, and that there is no exploitation of workers involved in the production process.

Retail chains also face increasing demands for transparency in their supply chains, driven by both ESG legislation and evolving consumer expectations. Additionally, retailers are also regulated in terms of how they manage waste – particularly given the growing public concern over plastic and unsustainable packaging.

Fashion and apparel companies along with retail chains, often employ large numbers of workers, both directly and through third-party suppliers. Ensuring that all workers are treated ethically, with fair wages, safe working conditions, and respect for their rights, is a key component of ESG compliance.

The Challenge

Documenting evidence of real-world conditions throughout fashion and retail supply chains, is not easy.

Desktop, research-based, or traditional audits provide a solid foundation of a supplier’s own declared operating standards, however effective risk management requires an approach that goes beyond the theoretical and into the real world.

Our Solution

Unannounced Supplier Inspections

We gather the Ground Truth evidence from suppliers, manufacturers and distributors.

Labour Conditions Checking

We verify that workers in all levels of your supply chain are being treated fairly and to the standards that you demand.

Global Supply Chain Insights

We give you the ability to reach out and touch members of your supply chain wherever they are in the world.

The Outcome

Ground Truth Reporting is an essential resource for any business aiming to comply with ESG regulations and reporting requirements. By providing real-time, accurate insights into environmental practices, social standards, and governance, Ground Truth Reporting empowers you to:

Ensure compliance with complex regulations.
Mitigate risks associated with a site’s environment and labour practices.
Enhance data accuracy for reliable ESG reporting.
Improve stakeholder trust and access to investment opportunities.

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What our Clients Say

“Desktop compliance audits are useful but time consuming exercises. We know that Ground Truth Reporting lets us see what’s actually happening at critical locations in our supply chain and this really helps us to demonstrate our ESG efforts and the impact they are having. Our entire sales team now promotes this as a critical part of our ESG and regulatory work.”

K Morton, UK Distributor of PPE clothing

Find out how Ground Truth Reporting can help you.

For more information about our work with the Fashion and Retail industry, please contact us here.