The Evolving Role of Manufacturers: Co-creating a Collaborative Due Diligence Framework

​As the industry shifts from compliance to due diligence, manufacturers face a unique opportunity to take ownership of the process rather than defaulting to reactive approaches. To drive impact, we must rethink our roles: agreeing on collective outcomes while empowering manufacturers to define the "how" based on their operating context.

​This session facilitates a candid, constructive dialogue between manufacturers and brands, exploring how shared governance drives equitable HREDD frameworks. You will learn about real-world collaborative models driven by peer-learning, accountability and recognition between buyers and suppliers, but amidst suppliers themselves. Join us to define how true partnership transforms compliance burdens into long-term business resilience.