I recently shared insights with Follow the Money for their investigation into Shein’s supply chain practices and its upcoming IPO plans.
In the piece, I noted that Shein is “lagging on some of the fundamentals” when it comes to human rights and sustainability, ranking 47th out of 64 apparel brands in the World Benchmarking Alliance’s latest Corporate Human Rights Benchmark.
I also highlighted that “they don’t have a proper due diligence process in place to identify risks”. Even with more audits, these often fail to capture workers’ perspectives in a safe environment, meaning “Shein doesn’t even know what risks they are involved in”.
These gaps matter — for workers, for communities, and for investors assessing long-term sustainability. As the fast fashion industry faces increasing scrutiny, robust due diligence and genuine worker engagement remain critical for any company seeking to build trust and resilience.
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