Benetton Group is making investments to increase its supply chain transparency. Knowing where and how garments are produced is not only a priority for the end consumer, but also a risk management tool to prevent vulnerabilities and address possible disruptions in the value chain. The pending European legislation, taking into account the digital product passport and the due diligence directive, will make traceability a key element in creating a balance between cost-effectiveness and competitiveness for textile companies. Thanks to the work done to build a long-term business relationship based on mutual trust and transparency, today Benetton Group can publish a list of suppliers that covers 95% of its annual production.
Company name, address, employees’ range, percentage of male and female workers, percentage of migrant workers, production phase performed, workers’ representation, Collective Bargaining Agreement coverage are indicated in the list. In addition, suppliers are classified depending on the items they produce, whether apparel, accessories and shoes.
The suppliers list includes tier 1 suppliers (manufacturers and other garment process facilities), tier 2 suppliers (fabric suppliers) and tier 3 (yarn suppliers) located in several countries all over the world. The list considers only active suppliers which account for more than 95% of volume of output referring to tier 1and about 80% regarding tier 2 suppliers, as defined above. Regarding tier 3 suppliers, the coverage is about 75% in terms of volume of output.
Due to the impact they have on the environment, we pay particular attention to wet process factories, performing dyeing and washing processes on yarns, fabrics and finished products with a dedicated program.
Download the list of suppliers (.pdf)
Download the list of suppliers (.xls)
In addition to our map, a location of our suppliers is also available on the interactive Open Supply Hub (OSH) platform which for we are contributors.
Benetton is also committed to progressively mapping raw material suppliers. Currently the list includes the two main suppliers for raw cotton, one supplier for wool fiber, one for nylon fiber and one for viscose. The list is constantly updated.
Download the list of raw material suppliers (.pdf)
Download the list of raw material suppliers (.xls)
*Benetton asks for traceability, Benetton is not asking for confidential business information. If you have concerns, please contact the Sustainability Department (csr@benetton.it).
However, Benetton Group’s commitment to traceability cannot be limited to its suppliers (from packaging to raw materials), but must be extended downstream of the value chain, considering the product’s use and end-of-life. The Company recognizes the important challenges associated with managing the entire product life cycle and intends to be an active player in the process of industry transformation.