ETHICAL PRODUCTION: SUPPLIER ENGAGEMENT O INTR We have a longstanding commitment to supporting global craft traditions. To preserve this cultural heritage, we source Over the past 12 years, V-Weave implemented “No other brand has helped us grow at such a ANET products from our global network of handcraft and many WSI environmental and social sustainability sustainable pace. Because of WSI’s commitment, PL artisan vendors, spanning 13 countries and more practices through the business, and they continue than 10,000 individuals. Founded in 1951, V-Weave to seek opportunities for continued improvement. we can support our weavers and deliver the best is a rug weaving workshop in India, passed down Our work with them demonstrates how supplier from father to son. Today, it’s run by the fourth relationships evolve over the years to create quality on-time.”—Nikhil Khera, V-Weave generation of master weavers. Their rugs are hand- tailored solutions and drive progress where spun, hand-washed and hand-woven on traditional needed. Together, we learn valuable lessons as we wooden Indian handlooms. collaborate to achieve shared goals. MILESTONES: PARTNERING WITH V-WEAVE ON ETHICAL PRODUCTION OPLE PE NEST SOCIAL AUDIT CERTIFICATION RESPONSIBLE MATERIALS V-Weave participates in WSI V-Weave receives V-Weave launches preferred materials, social compliance audit program, Nest Certification for including Global Recycled Standard implementing changes to improve Ethical Handcraft. (GRS)- and Responsible Wool Standard performance and drive progress. (RWS)-certified products. PURPOSE VISIONSPRING ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS VisionSpring conducts its first vision V-Weave participates in Higg Facility T 2021 screening camp for V-Weave’s workers. Environmental Module. T REPOR C A APPENDIX 2010 2016 2018 2019 2022 IMP TO NOW TO NOW TO NOW TO NOW & BEYOND 49 50