New Look has teamed up with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) in efforts to protect its transport supply chain workers.

The fashion giant and global union federation said they were working together to ensure transport workers’ human and labour rights were protected under New Look’s supply chain.

New Look senior head of ESG, quality and sourcing Sue Fairley explained: “Formalising our relationship with ITF offers New Look an informed, practical partnership to help us remain vigilant and diligent in our commitment to uphold human rights, be aware of vulnerable workers and make sure there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in any part of our operations, which includes transport and logistics.”

ITF General Secretary, Stephen Cotton added: “Transport workers play a central role in ensuring our clothing, often produced far away, reaches the shops on UK high streets. They are key workers in our global economy, and like all workers, they deserve to have their rights respected.

“A responsible business taking the initiative to work with trade unions to promote decent work in its supply chain is an example of how things should be done – and we applaud New Look for this.”

The tie-up comes after the British chain partnered with traceability platform TrusTrace in November to gain deeper insights across its Tier 4 suppliers and better support its ongoing sustainability goals.

Commenting at the time, Fairley said she was thrilled to gain “deeper visibility” throughout the retailer’s supply chain, with the additional new data helping New Look better identify any responsible sourcing and business continuity risks.

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