Empowering Ethical Fashion with Knowledge
Tools to Strengthen Your Business Practices and Global Impact
Global Fashion Directory (GFD) is committed to promoting responsible business practices across the fashion ecosystem. To support our Members in aligning with international labor standards, we provide the following optional resources. These tools are designed to help small and mid-sized businesses assess risks, engage suppliers ethically, and understand their responsibilities within global value chains. Whether you’re looking to deepen your due diligence or expand your sustainability strategies, these voluntary resources are here to guide your journey toward more responsible fashion sourcing. Use of these materials is voluntary and does not create a compliance obligation or legal relationship with GFD. These tools are offered for educational and due diligence purposes only.
Checklist: Ethical Sourcing Supplier Due Diligence
A one-page internal tool for reviewing suppliers or production partners. Covers transparency, labor conditions, and corrective actions.
Guide: Modern Slavery Red Flag Warning Signs
Common indicators of forced labor, deceptive recruitment, and poor working conditions — ideal for training or awareness.
Template: Modern Slavery and Ethical Sourcing Policy
Learn how we collect, process, and protect your information, manage consent, and ensure responsible platform use across jurisdictions.
Template: Responsible Sourcing Manual for Brands
A fully editable template for formalizing your commitment to ethical sourcing and communicating expectations to vendors.
Guide: Understanding Modern Slavery Risks
A plain-language explainer for teams or partners unfamiliar with modern slavery concerns in fashion and sourcing.
Template: Supplier Vetting Questions
A customizable list of questions to help you vet suppliers, assess labor policies, and document conversations.
Additional Tools Coming Soon
We’re building more educational modules and real-world case studies. If you have questions or suggestions, email us at info@globalfashiondirectory.com.