CA Transparency in Supply Chains Act Disclosure

Ethical Sourcing Framework & Global Compliance

Operating across extensive international supply networks requires rigorous governance. Our Responsible Sourcing Program is codified in our official Supplier Code of Conduct, establishing binding operational expectations for all direct manufacturing facilities, textile mills, and garment factories producing apparel for our enterprise.

We actively evaluate and audit working conditions across overseas production hubs to guarantee full compliance with local labor statutes, international human rights frameworks, and industry-leading workplace safety directives.

1. Supply Chain Verification & Risk Assessment

To proactively identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks related to modern slavery and human trafficking, Tailored Brands employs a multi-tiered verification infrastructure:

• Independent Risk Evaluation: We collaborate with internationally accredited third-party auditing firms to conduct structured risk analyses across high-density apparel manufacturing regions worldwide.
• Industry Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships: We actively participate in leading retail and trade associations, including the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), National Retail Federation (NRF), and Retail Council of Canada (RCC), helping shape global worker protection policies.
• Internal Enterprise Audits: Our dedicated compliance officers conduct ongoing internal risk management oversight to maintain real-time visibility across our tier-1 and tier-2 supply chain partners.

2. Supplier Auditing & Factory Inspection Standards

Verification of compliance requires robust onsite validation. Every direct vendor manufacturing finished goods for Tailored Brands must undergo comprehensive annual inspections.

Audit Execution Protocol

Audits are conducted by certified independent global monitoring organizations using both announced and unannounced visit formats. Inspection parameters include:

• Detailed audit of payroll logs, working hour records, and identity documentation.
• Private, unmonitored employee interviews conducted in native languages.
• Comprehensive facility walkthroughs, verifying structural integrity, fire safety, chemical management, and environmental management.
• Verification of worker health and safety compliance protocols.

Remediation & Relationship Termination Policy

When non-conformance is identified, factory management is issued a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) with strict resolution deadlines. Re-inspection occurs prior to annual recertification. Tailored Brands reserves the absolute right to terminate vendor contracts immediately upon discovery of zero-tolerance violations or persistent refusal to implement required corrective actions.

3. Mandatory Supplier Certifications & Governance

Prior to purchase order issuance, every direct supplier must contractually certify that all raw materials and manufacturing processes comply with applicable modern anti-slavery and anti-trafficking laws in the country of operation.

Our Supplier Code of Conduct is integrated directly into supplier purchasing agreements. Periodic compliance notices and mandatory re-certifications are distributed to ensure continuous operational alignment across all global procurement divisions.

4. Internal Accountability Standards & Corporate Oversight

Tailored Brands maintains internal accountability metrics for all employees, sourcing managers, and procurement agents. Failure to enforce supply chain standards or failure to report compliance violations leads to swift corrective action, up to and including termination of employment and legal recourse.

5. Professional Training & Executive Capability Building

All supply chain personnel, procurement executives, and sourcing managers participate in specialized annual training programs focused on human trafficking detection, forced labor mitigation, and ethical supply chain management. This ensures our global procurement team possesses the expertise necessary to maintain our industry-leading compliance benchmarks.