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A partnership that began in 2018, Filippa K has worked with TrusTrace to trace their supply chain back to the raw material stage, allowing them access to reliable data to better improve their environmental and social impacts. TrusTrace uses blockchain to produce accurate data which is easily accessible by companies. This information can then be conveyed to customers, allowing them greater confidence in material provenance.
Filippa K faced challenges verifying their supply chain down to the raw material stage and then communicating this accurately to their customers. The previous processes were not streamlined and were highly labour intensive, and the accuracy of the data they collected was hard to verify. As part of their sustainability approach, they sought greater traceability and transparency down to the raw material stage. Without a clear picture of existing practices, improving their environmental impact would be challenging.
To provide this transparency and traceability across their supply chain, Filippa K partnered with TrusTrace in 2018 and continued working with them as they move towards total supply chain transparency. TrusTrace uses technology to streamline these processes and provide accurate data around material and product supply chains. They follow a garment through the entire supply chain, from raw material to production, and secure this information using blockchain technology. TrusTrace is able to verify and ensure that sustainability standards are met and sustain traceability across the supply chain, connecting tiers and maintaining accurate information. TrusTrace integrates their information with the Filippa K eCommerce platform, providing greater transparency to Filippa K's customers, and streamlining the internal processes for the company.
According to the Filippa K sustainability report, their goal is to partner with TrusTrace to have all styles fully traceable to the fibre level by 2030. By the end of 2021, they intend for all core styles to be fully traceable to the fibre level. Currently, all core styles on the Filippa K website list their manufacturers responsible for production and any subcontractors they may employ. A blog post by the company, listed in the links below, provides an example of how TrusTrace delivers data at the raw fibre stage and verifies the certifications associated. However, for now, individual products on their website do not share the raw material supplier or identify that TrusTrace technology is used to verify sustainability claims at the raw fibre level.
Images sourced from TrusTrace website (https://trustrace.com/case-study/filippa-k). Ownership credited to TrusTrace.
