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Ethical Sourcing Specialist
Ensures that products and materials are sourced responsibly — fair labor, no deforestation, conflict-free minerals.
Did you know?
About 76% of the world's cobalt, a key metal in phone and electric car batteries, was mined in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2024.
How subjects help
- Geography: Trace where cotton, cocoa or metals come from and which regions face deforestation.
- Business Studies: Choose suppliers that treat workers fairly while keeping products affordable.
- Law: Check that suppliers follow labour and environmental laws wherever they operate.
- Environmental Science: Assess whether a farm or mine is damaging forests, rivers or wildlife.
A famous name
Anita Roddick: Founded The Body Shop, one of the first big brands to buy ingredients through fair trade.
Try it yourself: Where did your clothes come from?
- Find the label on each item. Write down what it is made of and the country it was made in.
- Mark the countries on a map, or list them. How far did your clothes travel?
- Pick one worn item. Could it be repaired instead of replaced? How?
- What would you want to know about how and where it was made before buying it?
Ethical fashion and sourcing specialists trace where products come from and push for fair, lasting, repairable choices.
Also try: Plan a party on a budget.
Known for it in
Netherlands, UK, Sweden, USA, Switzerland