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WORLD FAIR TRADE ORGANIZATION assesses the entirety of a business through their WFTO Guarantee System. This assessment includes the enterprise’s structure and business model, operations and supply chains. The WFTO Fair Trade Standard follows the 10 Principles of Fair Trade and International Labor Organization conventions. LEARN MORE: WFTO Guarantee System GLOBAL

HIGG INDEX was developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) as a suite of tools that enable brands, retailers and facilities to accurately measure and score a company’s or product’s sustainability performance. The index is composed of five core tools that assess social and environmental performance: Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM), Higg Facility Social &

CANOPY is an international non-profit organization that works to protect ancient and endangered forests. Through their CanopyStyle initiative, they work with over 500 fashion brands, retailers, and designers to source alternatives to cellulose fabrics, which are produced at the expense of ancient and endangered forests. LEARN MORE: About Canopy | CanopyStyle GLOBAL

ETHICAL TRADING INITIATIVE is a network of companies that must adhere to ETI’s Base Code, which ensures that workers have freely chosen their employment, are being paid fairly, are working in safe conditions and more. Companies are required to submit annual reports to prove compliance. ETI also works to play a key role in lobbying

ECO-AGE is a consulting agency that helps businesses navigate sustainability, guided by principles including transparency, fair work, environmental stewardship, diversity and inclusion and more. Their key services are: policy analysis, strategic agility, industry advocacy, and creative activation. Eco-Age specializes in high-profile global events centered around environmental sustainability.   LEARN MORE: Eco-Age GLOBAL    

ETHICAL CLOTHING AUSTRALIA protects the rights of Australian garment workers within local textile, clothing and footwear businesses. ECA audits every step of a company’s supply chain, including head offices, in-house manufacturing, and any outsourced suppliers and manufacturers within Australia. LEARN MORE: Ethical Clothing Australia AUS

NEST is the first and only certification for ethically handcrafted fashion and home decor products. Nest is dedicated to advancing gender equity by celebrating women’s work, driving diversity and inclusion in the maker movement, expanding economic opportunity through craft, and shining light on unseen workforces.   LEARN MORE: The Nest Seal GLOBAL    

SA8000 was created by Social Accountability International (SAI), a global NGO focused on advancing human rights. Elements of the SA8000 Standard are based on internationally-recognized standards of fair work, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, International Labor Organization conventions and national laws. Considerations include child labor, health and safety, discrimination, working hours and disciplinary