Responsible Sourcing and Manufacturing
Responsible sourcing and manufacturing is a major part of our business and one that we’ve tackled head-on. Beginning with setting clear and high standards, McCarthy’s is committed to doing business only with those manufacturers who share our high standards and provide safe and fair work environments for their employees. Educating our suppliers about responsible manufacturing is the most critical thing we can do since ultimately it is only when our entire supply chain cares as much about these issues as we do that we will have truly had the impact that we desire.
Once these standards have been communicated, we put in place new processes to monitor our supply chain against these standards and to make sure that our intentions of social responsibility are being respected.
If changes are needed, we work closely with manufacturers to educate and help factories make the necessary adjustments to enact positive changes and to improve working conditions on factory floors.
Finally, by communicating our progress and challenges in a transparent way, we ensure that all parties are well informed and are provided with ample opportunity to engage in our process.
We are currently also exploring the opportunity to source and to retail more sustainable products made from recycled and biodegradable materials in our showrooms. Over time, we will strive to make this a bigger and bigger part of our business. Our customers care about these products and we must be responsive.
