From my observation this becomes a distinction without a difference. Eventually the supply chain gets out of a firm’s line of sight. Where was the steel milled? How was the ore transported? Where did it come from? Certifications get falsified, employees are busy and may not even have time to vet (or budget to travel). The more complex the product the farther this goes. I think “blame the consumer” sounds bad, but if people started reflecting on where things come from it would be a good start. I am just as guilty as the next guy for wanting a deal, but since seeing some horrible worker conditions it makes you pause and not just jump at a low price. I do expect a brands to do everything they can.
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