From Kmart to Myer: Australia’s most and least ethical fashion brands, ranked

Retail giants Kmart and David Jones have topped the list of 25 companies scrutinised in a damning annual ethical fashion report that tracked their sustainability and human rights progress for nearly a decade. And the researchers have advice for other Australian businesses looking to emulate their ethical success.

The special edition of the ethical fashion report, which comes from researchers at Baptist World Aid Australia, was released to coincide with the ten-year anniversary of the devastating Rana Plaza Factory collapse, where some 1130 Bangladeshi garment workers perished.

It was a turning point for the horrified fashion industry that resulted in a slew of brands stepping up to audit their supply chains to ensure a living wage, sustainable materials and a lower carbon footprint.