The fashion industry faces critical social challenges, including forced labor, child labor, discrimination, wages, working hours, and freedom of association. These risks are heightened by global supply chains that lack transparency.
To address these issues, social innovation—the integration of digital tools, ethical recruitment, and worker engagement—plays a transformative role. Technologies such as AI-powered recruitment platforms, financial inclusion services, and worker voice applications are emerging as key drivers of change.

This landscape report covers:

• End-to-end traceability solutions for ethical supply chains.
• Risk mitigation strategies aligned with OECD and ILO guidelines.
• Technology-driven worker empowerment initiatives.
• Financial inclusion innovations reducing reliance on exploitative lending.

By leveraging technology, policy, and responsible business practices, stakeholders can ensure safer, fairer, and more inclusive working conditions.