The Ethical Supply Chain Program (ESCP) has entered into a new partnership with Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) , to further enhance ethical manufacturing and ESG-aligned sourcing on a global scale.
At the heart of this partnership is a shared mission: to embed responsible labour practices across supply chains, enhance worker wellbeing, and reduce audit duplication for suppliers. Together, ESCP and WRAP will work directly with production facilities to raise labour standards in key sourcing regions, starting with India, Bangladesh and Vietnam.
“This is about creating meaningful impact for workers on the ground, while supporting companies to meet their ESG responsibilities,” said Carmel Giblin, president & CEO of ESCP. “WRAP brings deep expertise in responsible production, and through this collaboration we can amplify our reach and influence to drive systemic change in how global supply chains are managed.”
As part of the partnership, WRAP will lead the rollout of the ESCP Worker Helpline, with a co-branded pilot launching across 40 apparel factories. The programme begins in Vietnam, offering factory workers a confidential channel to raise concerns, access resources, and ensure their voices are heard.
This initiative is designed not only to empower workers but also to strengthen due diligence frameworks for brands and retailers.
“By combining WRAP’s practical, factory-level knowledge with ESCP’s commitment to ethical sourcing, we’re creating a stronger, more unified front for responsible production,” added Avedis Seferian, president & CEO of WRAP. “Together, we’re enabling a future where ethical operations are standard, not exceptional – where workers are respected and brands are empowered to make smarter, more sustainable decisions.”
Beyond the worker helpline, the partnership will drive the co-creation of new training tools and capacity-building resources for suppliers – helping manufacturers and brands alike embed long-term ethical practices and improve transparency throughout their supply chains.
This move is set to establish a new industry benchmark for collaborative, worker-centred approaches to responsible sourcing – placing people, progress, and planet at the core of business.
Earlier this year, Products of Change announced its partnership with the ESCP to help companies strengthen social and sustainability standards across global supply chains. The two not-for-profits offer complementary resources that cover the different aspects of social and sustainability compliance.
