Boohoo has faced governance challenges after reinstating a supplier previously dropped due to a modern slavery scandal.
- The supplier, now operating in Morocco under a different name, had previous allegations of poor working conditions.
- Boohoo cut ties with over 400 suppliers amidst concerns of worker exploitation and low wages.
- Goods from the reinstated supplier are sourced from its Moroccan factory, now named Euro Touch.
- Audits between 2017-2020 revealed instances of workers earning between £3-£4 per hour.
Boohoo is once again in the spotlight for its governance practices after re-establishing a relationship with a supplier embroiled in past controversy. The decision comes after the supplier, initially severed during a modern slavery scandal, rebranded and set up operations under a new name in Morocco.
Allegations against the supplier involved poor working conditions and inadequate wages, which led to Boohoo severing ties with over 400 suppliers. These actions were part of Boohoo’s response to broader allegations of worker exploitation across its supply chain.
Currently, Boohoo sources garments from this supplier’s Moroccan factory, now operating under the name Euro Touch. This development has reignited concerns around Boohoo’s supplier choices and its commitment to ethical practices.
Between 2017-2020, audits revealed instances of workers in Boohoo’s supply chain receiving wages as low as £3-£4 per hour. Such findings have contributed to ongoing scrutiny and criticism regarding the company’s governance and supply chain transparency.
Boohoo’s supplier decisions continue to raise significant questions about its governance and dedication to improving supply chain ethics.
