Supply Chain Transparency
How openly brands share information about their suppliers and sourcing
What We Look For
- Public disclosure of key suppliers and manufacturing locations
- Traceability systems for ingredients and materials
- Regular supplier auditing and public reporting
- Raw material sourcing transparency
- Supply chain mapping and risk assessment
How We Score This Criterion
Brands receive higher scores when they demonstrate comprehensive, verified action in this area. We look for:
1
Comprehensive supplier disclosure and mapping
2
Ingredient traceability back to source
3
Public reporting on supply chain audits
4
Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
5
Collaboration with suppliers on improvements
Evidence Sources We Use
We only score based on verifiable, public evidence. For this criterion, we look at:
Supply chain transparency reports
Supplier lists and facility disclosures
Traceability documentation
Supply chain audit reports
Sourcing policy statements
See This Criterion in Action
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