2025 Retail Sourcing Report: Building a Future of Ethical Sourcing

From new legislation to growing consumer scrutiny, the demand for transparent, responsible supply chains has never been greater. TradeBeyond’s Retail Sourcing Report: Building a Future of Ethical Sourcing explores how brands and retailers can build more ethical, resilient sourcing strategies.  

This in-depth report examines the systemic risks driving modern slavery, the evolving global regulatory landscape, and the technologies transforming visibility and accountability across supply chains.  

Key Takeaways:   

• Global Supply Chain Risks: Over 50 million people are living in modern slavery. The report uncovers where these risks are concentrated and why they persist.  

• Evolving Regulations: Understand how new laws in the Supply Chains Act and the EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive are redefining compliance.  

• Actionable Best Practices: Learn six proven strategies to identify and prevent from supplier mapping and worker engagement to AI-powered risk monitoring.  

• Technology and Data Innovation: See how blockchain, AI, and geospatial tools are driving a new era of supply chain transparency and ethical sourcing.  

Ethical sourcing is more than compliance—it’s a cornerstone of long-term business resilience.