Build an ethical, resilient fashion supply chain

Developed and delivered by the King’s Business School and the British Standards Institution in collaboration with UKFT

Modern slavery remains a persistent risk in global fashion and textile supply chains, often hidden deep within outsourced manufacturing, seasonal workforces and multi-tiered supplier networks.

Addressing it requires more than audits or codes of conduct – it demands transparency, leadership and industry-wide collaboration.

That’s why the UK Fashion and Textile Association have partnered with the British Standards Institution and King’s Business School as part of the Social Responsibility Across Supply Chains initiative – to invite you to a sector-focused Learning Lab.

This free 90-minute online session offers practical guidance on BS 25700, the UK’s first dedicated standard for managing modern slavery risk. You’ll gain real-world insight, explore emerging practices, and help shape the tools needed for an ethical and resilient future.

Session Highlights

• Welcome: Understand how this Learning Lab connects to the broader Social Responsibility Across Supply Chains initiative and the leadership event at King’s Business School in November 2025.
• BSI Flagship Standards: Learn how BSI is supporting businesses across sectors through standards on modern slavery, ESG, and human rights.
• BS 25700 Unpacked: Hear from Dr Gabriela Gutierrez Huerter O, Associate Professor at King’s Business School who was part of the technical committee that drafted the BS 25700. Understand the structure, guidance, and applications of the UK’s first standard for managing modern slavery risk.
• UKFT and Case Study: Learn about UKFT’s experience with navigating the complexities of Modern Slavery. Hear about the modern slavery journey of a business in the sector using BS 257000 which has resulted in a range of benefits and opportunities including increased businesses resilience.
• Collaborative Discussion: Share challenges, identify gaps and explore opportunities specific to the fashion and textile value chain.
• Interactive Sector Insights: Join live polling on maturity self-assessment exercises to identify your organisation’s modern slavery maturity.
• What’s Next: Be part of shaping future guidance, case studies, and tools for your sector and secure your place at the November leadership event.

UKFT members wanting to join, please contact Lizzy.dakin@ukft.org