Webinar: Closing the Traceability–Due Diligence Gap

In this webinar,  Verité’s STREAMS project and the Responsible Sourcing Network share real-world results from field pilots conducted through the Yarn Ethically and Sustainably Sourced (YESS) initiative. Learn about new traceability and due diligence tools designed to support responsible sourcing efforts, including publicly available resources for mills.

Supply chain mapping has become standard practice—nearly 90% of companies in a recent United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) study have mapped their apparel supply chains through Tier 3. But visibility stops there. At Tier 4, where cotton is spun into yarn and labor risks are often highest, visibility remains elusive. The industry needs practical approaches to transition from isolated traceability efforts to sustained due diligence that reduces the risk of forced and child labor in supply chains.

This webinar was a side session for the 2026 OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector.