NEW YORK – Unethical purchasing practices by brands and retailers are continuing to impact on workers in the global denim supply chain, according to a new report.
The Ethical Denim Council (EDC) nonprofit sets out proposals for change in the report which delves into current purchasing practices and their impact on workers.
It puts itself forward as an independent arbitrator, made up of experts from academia, NGOs and businesses, which would oversee possible ethical violations within the denim supply chain.
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