Policies and Resources
Our sourcing and responsible production policies are at the heart of reducing our supply chain impacts. These policies aim to promote the uptake of production processes and raw materials which follow the highest environmental and social standards. By having our suppliers follow these policies, GUESS can play a positive role in helping protect the Environment, Workers, and Communities.
In addition, our corporate policies are essential in shaping a workforce that reflects our core values of integrity, accountability, and respect. These frameworks guide not only our internal operations but also extend throughout our value chain, ensuring ethical conduct, respect for human dignity, and responsible environmental stewardship. Together, they help us foster a workplace and supply network where people are treated fairly, labor rights are upheld, and sustainable practices are embedded into everyday decision-making.
All GUESS policies and ESG resources can be found below.
Product and Supply Chain Policies
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The GUESS Human Rights Policy helps our stakeholders better understand the company’s commitment to human rights and associated requirements, in addition to accountability measures.
Read the full policy in English HERE, French HERE, Chinese HERE, Bengali HERE, and Hindi HERE.
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All suppliers must sign and agree to our Supplier Code of Conduct. This document details our requirements for full compliance with legal requirements, child labor, freedom of association, human rights, health and safety, labor rights, ethics, environmental protection, decent work, payment, and administration.
Find the full Supplier Code of Conduct HERE.
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This policy aims to increase procurement of preferred cotton sources while working to improve traceability and keep prohibited cotton sources from entering our supply chain.
Read the full policy HERE.
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This policy aims to ensure responsible sourcing of rayon/viscose, modal, and lyocell fabrics, from sources which do not put at risk the worlds Ancient and Endangered Forests.
Read the full policy HERE.
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This policy aims to protect the well being of all animals in our supply chain.
Read the full policy HERE.
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This policy prioritizes the well-being of workers by eliminating harmful practices and promoting safer, preferred alternatives in manufacturing.
Read the full policy HERE.
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This policy reflects our commitment to reduce the environmental and social impacts of GUESS packaging in line with our ACTION GUESS strategy.
Read the full policy HERE.
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This policy aims to address our product impact on water, with a focus on denim.
Read the full policy HERE.
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The GUESS LRSM (updated in 2026) identifies the materials and substances that are restricted or prohibited in our products, packaging, and production processes due to their potential impact on consumers, workers, and the environment. This list also specifies the maximum allowable limits for substances that may be present in finished materials.
Find the full LRSM HERE.
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These documents provide an overview of the requirements GUESS products must meet to be labeled as either GUESS ECO or Consciously Constructed. There are specific and differing requirements for apparel & textile accessories, accessories & footwear, and jewelry.
Apparel & Textile Accessories Summary Guideline
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Corporate Policies
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This comprehensive policy outlines our commitment towards good governance and sustainability oversight at every level, ethics in every business facet, and complete transparency in our sustainability reporting.
Read the full policy HERE
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The GUESS Human Rights Policy helps our stakeholders better understand the company’s commitment to human rights and associated requirements, in addition to accountability measures.
Read the full policy in English HERE, French HERE, Chinese HERE, Bengali HERE, and Hindi HERE
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All employees – from Directors to associates – are held to our Code of Ethics. The Code guides every facet of our business, including how we operate both internally and externally with suppliers and business partners.
Read the full Code of Ethics HERE
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This comprehensive policy outlines our commitment to assessing both the financial impacts of ESG factors on our business and our broader impact on society and the environment.
Read the full policy HERE
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This policy outlines GUESS’s commitment to circular practices that extend product life, minimize waste, and promote responsible resource use, in support of the ACTION GUESS strategy and ESG goals.
Read the full policy HERE
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This section hosts GUESS’s completed response to the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) questionnaire, detailing our ongoing commitments and disclosures related to climate strategy, and sustainability governance. CDP is a global non-profit that drives environmental disclosure and action from companies and governments.
Read the full CDP disclosure:
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The GUESS Canada Supply Chain Act Report outlines our company's commitment to preventing and reducing the risk of forced labor and child labor within our operations and supply chains. It summarizes the policies, due diligence measures, and risk assessment processes implemented to support ethical sourcing and responsible business practices. This report also provides information on reporting requirements, compliance expectations, and ongoing efforts to promote transparency and accountability throughout our supply chain.
Read the full report in English HERE or French HERE