Exploring the 2024 Ethical Fashion Report: An Interview with Katherine Halliday

We’re excited to share our recent interview with Katherine Halliday, Advocacy Coordinator from Baptist World Aid, discussing the newly released 2024 Ethical Fashion Report. This significant report, which comes out every two years, evaluates the ethical practices of 460 companies in the fashion industry and was officially launched on October 17th.

Why This Report Matters

The Ethical Fashion Report is a vital resource for consumers looking to make informed decisions about their fashion purchases. Katherine provided valuable insights during our conversation, which we’ve summarized below.

Part 1: Overview of the Report

Katherine kicked off the discussion by giving us an overview of the report, highlighting:

• Top 5 Companies: Discover which brands are leading the way in ethical practices and making a positive impact in the industry.
• Lowest-Ranked Companies: Learn about the companies that have significant room for improvement in their ethical commitments.
• Temu Webstore Review: An examination of Temu’s practices and how it fits into the overall landscape of ethical fashion.

Part 2: Rankings of Popular Companies

We then dove into a discussion on some of the most popular brands in the market:

• Kmart
• Shein
• Rebel

Katherine provided insights into how these brands rank in terms of ethical practices and offered advice on shopping at third-party resellers like Rebel, ensuring consumers can make choices aligned with their values.

Part 3: Addressing Gender Inequality

A critical issue highlighted in the report is gender inequality in the fashion industry. Katherine discussed how women, who make up the majority of workers in this sector, are disproportionately affected by poor working conditions and wage disparity. She emphasized the importance of supporting ethical brands that advocate for fair treatment and transparency.

The full report can be found HERE, with more insights into this pressing issue, and check out Aaron and Chloe’s interview with the Team Leader of Baptist World Aid.

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Written by: Audrey Waugh, Rhema FM Marketing