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ESCP Celebrates Achievements of its Worker Well-Being Initiatives through 2024 Impact Report

Since 2016, the Ethical Supply Chain Program has developed and implemented initiatives to benefit workers in the supply chain. The 2024 Worker Well-Being Impact Report, underscores the tangible benefits of ethical business practices and showcases remarkable progress in improving workers' lives worldwide, emphasizing enhanced workplace policies, employer-supported childcare, and improved access to remedy mechanisms.

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Strengthening Supply Chains with Ethical Certification & Compliance

The ESCP program is designed to support suppliers with globally recognised compliance solutions.

The ESCP program is designed to support suppliers with globally recognised compliance solutions.

April 16, 2025
Cradle to Cradle Certified® welcomes Ethical Supply Chain Program as approved Social Fairness partner

The partnership will help support companies looking to meet Social Fairness requirements

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March 26, 2025
Shifting the Standards: How New Social Governance Legislation Is Reshaping the Fashion and Toy Industries

New social governance legislation is reshaping the fashion and toy industries, driving brands to be more transparent, accountable, and responsible in their sourcing. With stricter regulations in the US and EU, companies need to prioritise sustainability, ethical labour practices, and supply chain visibility, not just to meet legal requirements but to strengthen consumer trust and ensure long-term success.

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March 12, 2025
Building better lives for workers through the ethical production of toys and more

We speak with Amanda Lockley, Senior Manager, Human Rights, Reporting & Responsible Sourcing at the LEGO Group to hear how the company is supporting ESCP’s Family-Friendly Factory program which aims to benefit 30,000 children of workers in factories both external and internal to the LEGO Group operations; And why investing in worker well-being is beneficial for factories as well as families.

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The Ethical Supply Chain Program at a Glance

Sourcing & Supplier Management through our Connect Platform – Exclusively for Members

The Connect Platform by the Ethical Supply Chain Program (ESCP) is our one-stop responsible sourcing and audit management tool – exclusive to Program Members.

Designed for brands, retailers, and manufacturers, it centralises audits, assessments, and ESG data—giving you real-time insights, risk mitigation, full supply chain transparency and global sourcing capabilities.

Accessible anywhere, anytime, Connect helps you track compliance, benchmark suppliers, and protect your reputation with ease.

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Our Core Services

Risk & Impact Assessments
We offer a number of Risk and Impact Assessments to enhance supply chain transparency and sustainability.
Audits & Supplier Certification
Supported certification & remediation program providing trusted assurance that suppliers meet the social compliance requirements of the industry with no outstanding non-compliances
Worker Well-Being
We have a variety of Worker-Well Being programs designed to provide measurable business benefits to suppliers while improving the lives of workers