Carmel Giblin, CEO and President of the Ethical Supply Chain Program, said: “Right across the supply chain we’re seeing the need for greater transparency. Brands and retailers are under pressure to share information about where their products are coming from. This pressure is coming from both consumers and through regulation, such as the European Council’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.

“Transparency and collaboration is at the core of what both the Ethical Supply Chain Program and Open Supply Hub are all about. By working together, we’re not only benefiting suppliers, who are working hard to show they are doing business in the right way, but also buyers, who are looking for quicker ways to identify new, responsible suppliers.”