"In order to have greater visibility, insight and impact in our supply chain, Kathmandu uses ELEVATE, a professional services company specialising in providing supply chain social, environmental and business performance services." (p. 9)

Global Slavery Index, Better Cotton, Responsible Down Standard, Bluesign, Fair Labor Association, and The Global Organic Textile Standard amongst standards examined through desk research (p. 9–17)

"Kathmandu began including a Laborlink Worker Sentiment Survey as part of every full social audit [to detect the level of risk]." (p. 23)

pg. 21

“Once new suppliers and factories have been selected, Kathmandu initiates the on-boarding process which introduces Kathmandu’s values along with the Supplier Introduction Package. The Introduction Package includes information on the on-boarding process, the code of conduct, our stand on transparency, a self-assessment, and a supplier evaluation questionnaire.” (Questionnaire)

Pg. 30

"As a member of the coalition, Kathmandu is an active participant and user of the Higg Index. The Higg is a suite of tools that enables brands, retailers, and facilities of all sizes to measure and score their own sustainability performance.” (Tool)