New social governance legislation is reshaping the fashion and toy industries, driving brands to be more transparent, accountable, and responsible in their sourcing. With stricter regulations in the US and EU, companies need to prioritise sustainability, ethical labour practices, and supply chain visibility, not just to meet legal requirements but to strengthen consumer trust and ensure long-term success.

We speak with Amanda Lockley, Senior Manager, Human Rights, Reporting & Responsible Sourcing at the LEGO Group to hear how the company is supporting ESCP’s Family-Friendly Factory program which aims to benefit 30,000 children of workers in factories both external and internal to the LEGO Group operations; And why investing in worker well-being is beneficial for factories as well as families.

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ESCP speaks to the CEO & HR Director at Broadway Precision Plastic Mold about the benefits of joining the program as a Factory Member in 2014.

We share how businesses can mitigate risks associated with unsafe, non-compliant products and contribute to a safer, more responsible market environment.

Aoife McCarthy, Marketing and Communications Manager at the Ethical Supply Chain Program, shares her experience on a recent work trip to China, underscoring the importance of ESCP's Progress Visits.

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Todd Merton, Head of Business Development at the Ethical Supply Chain Program, sits down with the Toy Book to discuss the Digital Product Passport requirement and insights into the EU's framework legislation Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).

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