BRIEFING: Perspectives on the ethical sourcing debate in the clothing industry

Adopting and projecting a more socially responsible outlook is important for every industry, but there can be few that have felt the heightened importance now being given to the area of corporate social responsibility (CSR) more acutely than the clothing sector. This briefing gathers perspectives from key stakeholders on the major initiatives that have been set up to promote buying practices that encourage fair employment, how companies are responding to heightened public opinion over ethical sourcing, and the scale of the challenges ahead.