When Brands or Retailers are sourcing indirectly, they are sourcing via what we call “Vendor” (intermediaries such as buying agents, trading companies, importers, wholesale companies, but also converters). The ZDHC approach on “Vendors” also includes Licensees working with Brands.

Brands & Retailers should implement control measures to evaluate the capability of their sourcing partners in implementing responsible purchasing practices. The ZDHC approach on “Vendors” is supporting this.