Sustainable Sourcing The case of Fashion Industry

Abstract

The concept of sustainability has assumed greater importance due to the growing alarm over issues of global warming and pollution impacting the environment, economy, and human health. As a result of this increasing recognition of resource limits, the conduct of business itself is now subject to growing expectations of responsible practice by governments, investors, and consumers. This research is a study of sustainability in supply chain sourcing, featuring a case study of a fashion brand Zara, owned by Inditex of Spain. This has particular relevance as the textile industry is widely blamed for being a major contributor in polluting the environment.