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Ethical sourcing — OCR GCSE Business Definition | GradeGen

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GCSE Business · key term

Ethical sourcing

Definition

Obtaining materials, components, products or services from suppliers whose practices meet ethical standards, including fair treatment of workers.

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OCR GCSE Business · J204

Paper 2

Ethical sourcing means obtaining materials, components, products and services in ways that meet ethical standards. A business must consider its supply chain, not just conditions among its own employees. A retailer could treat its shop staff well while buying products made by poorly treated workers elsewhere.
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