Independent ESG vetting for suppliers across the luxury value chain.

Luxury has always stood for craft, heritage and quality. But without responsibility, this is no longer enough. Brands across the industry are under real pressure – from regulators, consumers and investors – to prove that their supply chains meet the standards their values demand. The Good Supplier Programme exists to make that possible. It’s a curated directory of independently assessed suppliers, built specifically for luxury, connecting responsible suppliers with the brands that are looking for them. For suppliers, it’s recognition that is credible and independent. For brands, it’s sourcing you can trust. 

BUILT FOR THE DEMANDS OF LUXURY

We built the Good Supplier Programme for the reality of the luxury value chain, and to shape a more responsible future.

That means vetting prioritises what is materially significant within each sector – such as hazardous materials in fashion or gemstone traceability in jewellery. Because risk and impacts differ, our assessment isn’t one-size-fits-all. Suppliers are assessed on what they have actually done and credible plans for what comes next – not distant promises. That’s what makes the directory credible.

HOW THE VETTING PROCESS WORKS

The standards may be high, but the path to becoming a Good Supplier is straightforward. Onboarding begins with a dedicated account manager who guides suppliers through the ESG+ platform from start to finish. Suppliers complete a detailed assessment and submit evidence for review – covering both their own operations and, where relevant, their wider supply chain and downstream practices. Those who meet the scoring thresholds are listed as Good Suppliers and welcomed into the Positive Luxury community. Re-vetting takes place every two years, because responsibility isn’t a box you tick once.

WHAT GOOD SUPPLIERS RECEIVE

A verified public listing
Good Suppliers are publicly listed on Positive Luxury’s website and actively promoted to our global community of luxury brands, retailers and industry partners. A verified badge and promotional toolkit make it straightforward to credibly showcase your status across your own channels – with the credibility to back it up.

A detailed supplier profile

Your listing outlines your ESG performance according to Positive Luxury’s criteria. Profiles are searchable by sector, geography and product category, putting you in front of the brands actively looking for partners like you.

Community membership
Good Suppliers join the wider Positive Luxury community – with access to events, the Members’ Zone and the experts who have spent years helping luxury businesses raise their standards.

WHY LUXURY BRANDS USE THE DIRECTORY

Supply chain transparency is no longer optional. Regulators, investors and consumers now expect luxury brands to demonstrate not just what they stand for, but who they work with, and why they chose them – across their entire value chain, not just their direct suppliers.

The Good Supplier Programme makes responsible sourcing genuinely manageable. Every supplier in the directory has been independently vetted against Positive Luxury’s ESG criteria built around luxury. Search by sector, geography or product category to find verified partners who share your values – and demonstrate the supply chain integrity that is increasingly expected. Responsible sourcing shouldn’t be harder than it needs to be. We’re making it easier.

THE VETTING CRITERIA

Suppliers must score at least 50% on each material driver and a minimum of 60% overall. We’re not looking for perfection. We’re looking for businesses that take responsibility seriously, can evidence the work they’ve done against a meaningful, high bar – and are committed to continued improvement.

Suppliers: Get independently vetted, gain visibility with luxury brands and join a community that takes responsibility as seriously as you do.

Luxury brands: Find ESG-assessed suppliers built for your industry – and source with confidence.

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