Toy Association Members: Free Access to Ethical Sourcing Support

toy association and ethical supply chain program logosMay 8, 2025 | Enrollment will remain open through the end of June for an initiative from The Toy Association™ and the Ethical Supply Chain Program (ESCP) that gives small and medium-sized toy companies access to a sourcing and compliance solution free of charge.

Through this limited-time member benefit, Toy Association members with annual revenues of $50 million or less can receive complimentary access to the full suite of ESCP programs, including The Connect Platform, ESCP’s advanced online tool for managing supplier relationships and ensuring social compliance.

Members already enrolled in the program have connected with more than 100 factories across seven countries — including Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Myanmar, the U.S., and China — covering a wide variety of toy categories such as plastic, plush, puzzles and games, arts and crafts, wood products, and paints.

Trusted by major retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Macy’s, The Connect Platform is designed to help toy companies identify and partner with certified manufacturers that meet the highest social compliance standards. Each listed factory has undergone a full audit and completed 100% remediation of any non-compliances — meaning they are ready to do business today.

Participants will be able to:

  • Discover and connect with ESCP-certified manufacturers tailored to their specific product needs;
  • access detailed factory information, including audit histories, locations, production capabilities, and more;
  • and work directly with ESCP’s experienced team on the ground for additional support.

For more information, to see a live demo of The Connect Platform, or to begin the enrollment process, contact Todd Merton at ESCP.