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Founded in 2009, the Ethical Fashion Initiative (EFI) is a programme of the International Trade Centre, a joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.

 

Our mission is to promote sustainable and inclusive development in emerging economies by growing trade and employment in the creative and cultural industries — with a focus on fashion and textiles.

 

As we work to grow trade, we also work to promote better practices in sustainability & good governance across fashion.

What we do

Through social enterprises, we connect the world of fashion to a production network that transforms the lives of skilled artisans and reorganises the fashion supply chain.

Our Social Entreprise Partners

How we work

For over 15 years, we have worked with designers, artisans, entrepreneurs, institutions and trade platforms in fashion and other creative industries to fulfil our mission

our business model

Sustainable Development Goals

We work all over the Global South, using a unique approach to sustainable business development to create long-term, dignified jobs for people in disadvantaged communities, directly contributing to Sustainable Development Goals 1, 5, 8, 10, 12 and 13, with indirect contribution to SDGs 16 and 17.

Brand & Institution Partners

Our model is effective thanks to the collaboration and support of the fashion industry. Every collection is a partnership powered by shared values and a shared vision for the future of fashion.

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Our Code of Conduct

Developed with the Fair Labour Association, our Code of Conduct shapes every action taken throughout our supply chain. Its 10 points form the framework that defines our approach to environmental and social governance. The EFI Code of Conduct is available to brands as a tool for building and improving their impact assessments and ethical labour compliance. Learn more about our suite of tools for corporate due diligence and reporting.




Please contact us by emailing efashion@intracen.org

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The Ethical Fashion Initiative is a programme of the International Trade Centre, a joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.

 

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