Ethical Practice
Responsible Sourcing & Supply Chain Integrity
Our Design & Global Sourcing teams partner exclusively with certified, ethical manufacturers across the globe. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy against non-compliance, ensuring every garment produced under our brand portfolio reflects strict environmental stewardship, legal integrity, and international labor rights.
As a prominent North American menswear retailer operating across over 1,400 locations and servicing international procurement partners, Tailored Brands establishes rigorous benchmarking standards. We actively mandate that all tier-1 finished goods suppliers, subcontracted facilities, and primary fabric mills submit to third-party social audits and maintain continuous compliance certifications.
Zero Tolerance Policy
Strict prohibition of forced labor, modern slavery, child labor, and human trafficking, supported by unannounced facility inspections.
Independent Auditing
Mandatory initial and annual CSR audits executed by accredited third-party evaluators such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and WRAP.
Global Alignment
Full alignment with International Labour Organization (ILO) standards and the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights.
Audit Protocols & Sourcing Benchmarks
To provide global partners and buyers with complete transparency, our manufacturing parameters are audited across four core operational pillars. Vendors failing to meet baseline compliance requirements are disqualified from our supply chain.
| Compliance Pillar | Standard & Regulations | Verification Mechanism | Status / Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Rights & Human Rights | ILO Conventions & UN Guiding Principles | UL On-Site Audits & WRAP Gold Certification | Mandatory Baseline |
| Workplace Health & Safety | OHSAS 18001 / ISO 45001 Frameworks | Structural & Electrical Safety Inspections | Annual Review |
| Environmental Compliance | Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) | Wastewater Testing & Chemical Management Audits | Strict Adherence |
| Supply Chain Security | C-TPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) | Physical Security & Access Control Verifications | Verified Partner |
Factory Working Conditions & Corrective Action Plans
We maintain that ethical compliance is an ongoing operational commitment. Rather than terminating supplier partnerships upon discovering minor procedural gaps, we enforce a structured Corrective Action Plan (CAP) framework to drive sustainable, long-term improvement in global working conditions.
The Tailored Brands Audit Procedure
Initial Facility Assessment
Comprehensive third-party physical inspection, worker interviews, legal wage review, and safety verification prior to purchase order issuance.
CAP Implementation
Immediate establishment of a Corrective Action Plan detailing specific remediation timelines for non-critical audit findings.
Re-Inspection & Verification
Follow-up on-site evaluations conducted within 60 to 90 days to verify full corrective execution and sustained workplace compliance.
Continuous Mentorship
Direct engagement with factory leadership to implement continuous improvement programs and international safety standard updates.
Inclusion & Environmental Logistics Governance
In addition to social compliance at manufacturing sites, Tailored Brands actively advances supplier diversity and operational carbon reduction throughout our supply network.
Supplier Diversity Partnerships
We actively partner with the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) to ensure diverse representation across operational contracts, procurement, and technology services.
Supply Chain Decarbonization
Our transport logistics feature aerodynamic fleet modifications, including nose cones on last-mile vehicles and trailer side skirts on long-haul transport, significantly reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse emissions.
Closed-Loop Waste Recycling
We utilize backhaul transportation logistics to transfer recyclable corrugated packaging and plastic waste from retail nodes directly back to central distribution centers for industrial bundling and recycling.
Ethical Practice & Sourcing FAQ
Direct suppliers must undergo certified audits via third-party agencies such as UL (Underwriters Laboratories) or achieve Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) gold certification. Standards cover fair wages, voluntary labor, environmental management, and structural workplace safety.
We mandate complete mapping of tier-1 factories and primary fabric mills. Audit scores, environmental metrics, and compliance records are regularly reviewed by our Corporate Social Responsibility committee.
Critical violations (e.g., forced labor, child labor, severe safety hazards) result in immediate business termination. For minor non-critical issues, a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) is issued with strict remediation deadlines and re-audit requirements.