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Image: SOURCE Award winner Lalesso, Changing lives in Kenya
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE SOURCE PLATFORM AND MEMBERS BENEFITS The SOURCE Platform is powered by the Ethical Fashion Forum.
Image: SOURCE Founding Partner Mantis World
SOURCE: The Future is Sustainable SOURCE is a groundbreaking online solution that makes it easier to source, produce, and do business in the most sustainable way.
Through our network of over 25,000 professionals and pioneers in 140 countries, SOURCE offers unparalleled access to innovation in fashion and sustainability.
We inspire and motivate your teams to take your business into the future.
WHY JOIN SOURCE? 1. Inspire, train, and motivate your
teams in sustainability best practice 2. Get the inside story on latest
innovation and best practice 3. Access tools that save time and
money for your teams 4. Enjoy ground breaking global trade
events in person or online 5. Connect with industry leaders and
pioneers 6. Demonstrate your commitment to an
ethical industry and change lives
Read on for more… Image: SOURCE member Lalesso, Changing lives in Kenya through fashion,
SOURCE INCLUDES: SOURCE Intelligence: Hundreds of articles, reports, and training resources that inform strategy and inspire teams.
SOURCE Events: Global events that put the spotlight on innovation and connect leaders and pioneers.
SOURCE Database: The leading sustainable sourcing and business directory for the fashion industry.
SOURCE Network: The professional fashion community dedicated to sustainability, spanning 140 countries.
SOURCE Consult: Expert support. Image: SOURCE member and Expo exhibitor NV London Calcutta
SOURCE: THE FIGURES SOURCE has over 9,000 members in more than 140 countries.
Up to 150,000 visits to the SOURCE web platform every month.
Global network of over 25,000 professionals and businesses.
Over 50 partner networks: including leading industry bodies globally.
Connected with over 50 universities and colleges worldwide.
Image: SOURCE member Eco Boutique
WHO ARE SOURCE MEMBERS? The SOURCE membership network unites thousands of businesses, professionals, entrepreneurs, press and buyers, fashion colleges, and experts from every part of the fashion industry supply chain.
From global corporates, to pioneering brands, to hundreds of suppliers, SOURCE members share a commitment to combining sustainability with commercial business goals.
Image: SOURCE Innovation Award winner, Ultra
SOURCE: INSPIRING, TRAINING, AND SUPPORTING TEAMS The SOURCE offers a window to some of the most inspiring and innovative business models in the world, across the fashion industry supply chain, from the largest corporate chains to pioneering smaller brands.
The platform is designed to be relevant to diverse staff roles within a fashion company, from designers to buyers, sourcing and technical staff, market and sales personnel, as well as CSR staff. Image: SOURCE Award winner Lalesso
Image: SOURCE Founding Partner Panchachuli, changing lives for hundreds of women weavers.
DEMONSTRATE YOUR COMMITMENT TO AN ETHICAL INDUSTRY Becoming a SOURCE member demonstrates your commitment to fairness and sustainability in the fashion industry.
We connect with hundreds of businesses and organisations that are changing lives for thousands of people through fashion. SOURCE will help you to maximise real impact on the ground, for communities and for the environment.
WE BRING THE SOURCE TO YOU… Membership includes in house training and motivational sessions tailored to the needs of your teams.
We inspire your teams - from design to sourcing to sales – with latest innovation in fashion and sustainability, relevant to their roles, and delivered by experts and business pioneers.
We bring sustainability to life for people who care about fashion. Image: SOURCE member and sustainability pioneer, Camilla Wellton
Image: SOURCE Summit 2013: Arrival by cable car
GROUND BREAKING SOURCE EVENTS
SOURCE events break down the barriers to sustainable sourcing. We don’t do dry conferences: SOURCE events are inspiring, fashion, and fun. SOURCE Summit: Uniting sector leaders from around the world and every part of the supply chain.
SOURCE Expo and Brand Preview: We showcase, broker connections, and build connections between pioneering businesses - online, in a virtual meeting space.
SOURCE INTELLIGENCE:
Industry intelligence tailored to your needs Fundamental intelligence, market research, tools, trends and online training created to help you make the right decisions, get your products and sourcing right, grow your sales, inspire and support your team.
Our research team and more than 30 expert contributors prepare content tailored to meet the needs of specific sectors and roles. Get straight to what you need in seconds.
Image: SOURCE Award winner Ada Zanditon.
Image: SOURCE member Ala Mairi
SOURCE INTELLIGENCE:
Tools that save you time and money
Looking for latest innovation or market trends? Our trend reports and info -graphics make it easy for you.
Navigating sustainable sourcing and fabric options? We have created handy matrices summarising the options for you.
Want an overview of sustainability initiatives by the world’s leading businesses? Try our global brand matrices.
SOURCE INTELLIGENCE:
Online training at your fingertips
Our online videos offer insights and training in sustainable sourcing, models of best practice, latest innovation, certification and standards, expert insights and much more.
Every SOURCE event is recorded and made available on SOURCE Intelligence.
Image: Indigenous, Sustainable brand leader, USA
Image: SOURCE member NV London Calcutta, fair trade production in India.
SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
Sourcing Best Practice The SUPPLY FOCUS section of SOURCE Intelligence includes supplier and product profiles sharing latest best practice, and handy sustainable sourcing matrices: focused on sourcing from different parts of the world.
Our Fibres and Fabrics section will keep your sourcing and technical staff updated on latest developments and sustainable fabric choices.
We offer regular certification and standards updates and analysis.
SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
Retail Best Practice Get the inside story on business sustainability innovation through leading business and brand profiles, including global outlook, and evaluates strategies for success amongst businesses of all sizes.
In the resources section, find handy matrices of latest sustainability developments by leading brands and retailers: for example UK and US brand leaders.
. Image: SOURCE member Atelier Laure Paschoud
Image: SOURCE member Samanuscha
SOURCE BRAND PREVIEW: Be Inspired In the last 5 years, the sustainable fashion sector has seen unprecedented growth and diversification. During 2013, almost a third of brands showing at London Fashion Week had a sustainability focus - up from less than 5% in 2005.
SOURCE Brand Preview 2014 showcased over 170 brands, in 12 product categories - more than any other sustainable fashion trade event, ever.
Meet the pioneers – Join SOURCE.
SOURCE DATABASE:
Share your best practice and make use of world’s sustainable business address book...
SOURCE Database is the leading sustainable sourcing and business database for the fashion sector, including 10 sub directories.
The High St Retailer Directory offers members the opportunity to list their ethical and sustainability initiatives.
Image: SOURCE member Eternal Creation
SOURCE IN PRINT:
Take a break from your desktop…we will issue your team with printed SOURCE Brand and Supplier Directories, annually*
*Large and corporate business members only
Image: SOURCE Founding Partner Animana
SOURCE PARTNERSHIP
Align your brand with SOURCE, The Global Platform for Sustainable Fashion
SOURCE is looking to partner with a small number of large brands and retailers committed to sustainability.
SOURCE partners are acknowledged and promoted through all SOURCE multi media channels, including online, in association with Brand Preview, SOURCE Expo, SOURCE Summit, & printed materials.
Image: SOURCE Award winner, Ada Zanditon
SOURCE NETWORK:
Network with people who matter, globally. SOURCE Network brings together thousands of designers, brands, retailers, suppliers, press and buyers in over 130 countries.
Over 100 topical/regional network groups connect professionals and share best practice.
Collaborate and share best practice, instantly. Make use of our network to recruit expert teams.
Image: SOURCE member Mifuko, creating sustainable livelihoods in Kenya.
SOURCE CONSULT Access unparalleled expertise in sustainable fashion business : Get strategic expertise through our pool of specialist consultants and our worldwide network.
We provide tailored consultancy and research services to meet your needs.
Email or call our team: [email protected] +44 (0) 207 739 7692
Image: SOURCE member Lisa Bloomer, Slow Textiles Group
MEANINGFUL, LONG TERM IMPACT: CHANGE LIVES
SOURCE is a social enterprise. We empower fashion professionals to change lives and safeguard the environment through their work.
We unite thousands of businesses and individuals dedicated to common goals.
Be a part of it: Join the SOURCE.
Image: Children at Korogochu, one of Kenya’s largest slums, whose families are supported by several sustainable fashion initiatives.
HOW TO JOIN: 3 options for large businesses: 1. Access: Multiple logins to Intelligence
and Database
2. All of the above plus training for your teams/ consultancy
3. All of the above plus recognition for your brand alongside the SOURCE
Email or call our team for details: [email protected] +44 (0) 207 739 7692
Image: SOURCE member and partner, pioneering ethical manufacturer Mantis World.
SOURCE PARTNERS
SOURCE PLATFORM Rich Mix | Unit C02 | 35-47 Bethnal Green Road | London E1 6LA |
+44 (0) 207 739 7692 [email protected] www.ethicalfashionforum.com
Image: SOURCE member NV London Calcutta
