The report covers the suppliers and factories where BESTSELLER’s products are made. It incorporates the company’s +20 brands, including ONLY, JACK & JONES, and VERO MODA. In the report, the company describes the work of its global teams working on the ground in sourcing countries to manage these risks across 350 suppliers and 700 factories in 18 countries, which employ just under 700,000 people.

Recently, BESTSELLER reported its financial and sustainability performance, investments, risks, strategy, and governance for the company’s financial year, 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2024. In the report, the company, among many other points, outlined its approach to responsible supply chain management.

Felicity Tapsell, Head of Responsible Sourcing, BESTSELLER

Supply chain due diligence

With the Supply Chain Due Diligence Report 2023-24, BESTSELLER aims to provide stakeholders, including industry partners, NGOs, and regulatory bodies even more detailed insights into its due diligence approach and efforts in reducing the environmental and social impact of the factories where our products are made.

Key highlights in the report include:

  • Human Rights & Environmental Risks: The report provides a clear overview of the policies and frameworks the company uses to identify and manage risks throughout its supply chain.
  • Supplier Engagement: The company details its approach to assessing suppliers, their factories, and its processes for developing corrective actions where necessary.
  • Collaborative Efforts: BESTSELLER’s engagement with key stakeholders such as unions and industry organisations like the International Accord are explained, demonstrating the company’s proactive role in improving industry practices.

Increasing transparency

BESTSELLER's Supply Chain Due Diligence Report is designed to align with the OECD’s Due Diligence Guidance for reporting, as well as the Ethical Trading Initiative's Corporate Transparency Framework, amongst other industry benchmarking standards.

The launch of the Supply Chain Due Diligence Report 2023-24 represents another step the company has taken towards increasing transparency in its supply chain operations, following the commitments to publishing its tier 0, 1 and 2 public factory lists every two months, and publishing regular reports for regions of heightened human rights risks.

The International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry in Pakistan and Bangladesh has been renewed for six more years – the longest term yet.
With solar power installations on factory roofs in Bangladesh, BESTSELLER will contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in textile factories producing clothes and shoes for the fashion industry.
BESTSELLER joins leading fashion brands in affirming its commitment to the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry in Pakistan.
An impressive four years ahead of schedule, BESTSELLER has reached its empowerment goal for women in its supply chain. Dedication, time and resources have been key to the achievement.
Only the facade remains of the historic corner building on Gammeltorv, which, after several years of extensive renovation, now reopens as BESTSELLER’s new flagship store. The renovation has been carried out with a focus on creating a modern retail store, but with great respect for the building's original architecture and preservation value.
While the fashion industry continues to face challenging conditions, BESTSELLER has succeeded in delivering results that point toward progress in its 2024–2025 financial year. These results create the foundation for accelerating the company’s development and transformation. This happens in the year in which BESTSELLER celebrates its 50th anniversary.
A new Fashion for Good project seeks to demonstrate that hemp-based denim can match or even surpass cotton in both performance and appeal.
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