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ACCESS PROGRAMMES
The SOURCE Platform is powered by
the Ethical Fashion Forum.
Image: SOURCE Award winner Lalesso, Changing lives in Kenya

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 fashion
professionals towards social and
environmental best practice.
Image: SOURCE Founding Partner Mantis World

COLLEGE ACCESS:
INSPIRING THE NEXT
GENERATION
Students dedicated to sustainability are
already playing a pivotal role in driving
forward the ethical fashion movement.
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To inspire and motivate increased
engagement with sustainability, the
launched a College Access
Programme, partnering with colleges to
offer low cost access to the SOURCE
Platform.
Read on for more…

SOURCE: INSPIRING,
TRAINING, AND
SUPPORTING STUDENTS
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 topics, from designers to
buyers, sourcing and technical, market
and sales, as well as finance and
funding.
Image: SOURCE Award winner Lalesso

SOURCE: THE FIGURES
SOURCE has over 9,000 members in
more than 140 countries.
We are a global network of over
25,000 professionals and businesses.
An online portal, housing over 600
expert articles, master-classes and
training materials.
Partnering with over 50 networks:
including leading industry bodies.
Connected with over 50 universities
and colleges worldwide.
Image: SOURCE member Eco Boutique

OUR ACADEMIC ACCESS
PROGRAMME INCLUDES:
Access to 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.
Access to SOURCE Database: The leading
sustainable sourcing and business directory
for the fashion industry.
Promotional College Profile: through a
listing and information on courses
incorporating sustainability on SOURCE
Database
Image: SOURCE member and Expo exhibitor NV London
Calcutta

SOURCE INTELLIGENCE:
Industry intelligence
tailored to your needs
Fundamental intelligence, market
research, tools, training materials and
video resources created to inspire and
inform, share insight and highlight best
practice case examples.
Our research team and more than 30
expert contributors prepare content
tailored to meet the needs of specific
subject areas. Providing insight into
every aspect of the fashion industry.
Image: SOURCE Award winner Ada Zanditon.

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

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 covers the latest
developments and sustainable fabric
choices available.
We offer regular certification and
standards updates and analysis.
Image: SOURCE member NV London Calcutta, fair trade
production in India.

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.
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Image: SOURCE member Atelier Laure Paschoud

GROUND BREAKING
SOURCE EVENTS
SOURCE events break down the
barriers, connecting professionals from
across the globe.
SOURCE Summit: Uniting sector leaders
from around the world and every part of
the supply chain.
SOURCE Online Tradeshows: We
showcase and broker connections
between pioneering businesses - online,
in a virtual meeting space.
SOURCE Webinars – Virtual training.
Image: SOURCE Summit 2013: Arrival by cable car

SOURCE DATABASE:
Access to the world’s
sustainable business
address book...
SOURCE Database is the leading
sustainable sourcing and business
database for the fashion sector.
It houses the largest online directory
for sustainable suppliers and
production units across the globe.
Access detailed profile information of
sustainable suppliers – their product
categories, ethics and price points.
Image: SOURCE member Eternal Creation

SOURCE NETWORK:
Network with people
who matter, globally.
SOURCE Network brings together
thousands of designers, brands,
retailers, suppliers, press and buyers
in over 140 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.

COLLEGE ACCESS
PROGRAMMES:
We offer a variety of college access
programmes to inspire and motivate
students towards sustainability.
We are committed to providing low cost
access and flexible packages to suit the
needs of academic organisations.
For further information or to request a
trial of the resource, email or call our
team: colleges@ethicalfashionforum.com
+44 (0) 207 739 7692
Image: SOURCE member and partner, pioneering ethical
manufacturer Mantis World.

SOURCE PLATFORM
Rich Mix | Unit C02 | 35-47 Bethnal
Green Road | London E1 6LA |
+44 (0) 207 739 7692
membership@ethicalfashionforum.com
www.ethicalfashionforum.com
SOURCE PARTNERS
Image: SOURCE member NV London Calcutta