The Ethical Fashion Report series, produced by Baptist World Aid Australia, was initiated in 2013. It examines the ethical and environmental practices of fashion companies and brands, focusing on labour rights, supply chain transparency, environmental stewardship, and responsible sourcing across global apparel supply chains.
Purpose
The series aims to improve accountability and transparency in the fashion industry by assessing how companies manage risks related to human rights, working conditions, and environmental impacts in their supply chains. It supports greater awareness among stakeholders and encourages companies to strengthen ethical and sustainability practices.
Methodology
The benchmark applies a structured research and scoring framework to assess company policies, governance, supply chain tracing and risk management, supplier relationships and human rights monitoring, worker empowerment, and environmental sustainability. Assessments are based on company disclosures and submissions, with companies scored and compared against peers.
Relevance for finance professionals
For finance professionals, the series functions as an ESG benchmark for evaluating supply chain governance and sustainability practices within the fashion sector. Investors and analysts can use it to assess exposure to labour and environmental risks, compare company practices across the industry, and inform responsible investment analysis and stewardship activities.
