RESPONSIBLE SUPPLY CHAIN

G-Star constantly experiments with the endless possibilities of materials, styles and cuts to create products that are unique but recognisable for their consistent G-Star signature look. As G-Star does not own or operate any factories, we work together with skilful suppliers that share our passion to make a strong product. We build a trustworthy and long-term relationship with these suppliers in order to ensure continuity of the quality, look and delivery of our collections. At the moment, about half of G-Star’s production volume is manufactured by suppliers we work with for over 10 years. Given the importance of the business relationship with our suppliers, we feel responsible to positively contribute to the working conditions of the people making our products.

We developed the G-Star Supplier Code of Conduct to ensure that G-Star products are made under fair and safe circumstances. This Code of Conduct outlines the minimum social and environmental standards we expect each factory to meet and gives guidelines hereto. The Code is based on the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the ILO Core Conventions and the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) Base Code.

To verify whether our suppliers comply with our Code of Conduct, G-Star set up a compliance process using a combination of tools. As part of this process all our suppliers are audited on a regular basis by recognised, independent organisations.