Esprit has opened a school in Bangladesh called Yes Center with the aim of providing educational aid to supplier countries. Esprit plans a similar school in Pakistan and more will follow.

The brand is pursuing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which aim to develop sustainability on an economic, social, and ecological level. Among European countries, many of Esprit’s clothes are produced in emerging countries. The company’s ambition is to give something back to these countries. By setting up educational opportunities, the schools, it’s hoped, might enable better working conditions and economic and social independence, especially for women.

Within the Yes Centers students are taught subjects like safety and quality management, English, computer training, accounting, and courses on gender equality and human rights. This curriculum is meant to increase the alumni’s chances of higher education and employment beyond the textile industry.

In 2013 following the Rana Plaza disaster Esprit joined the Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety. In 2015-16 more than 97.6 million garments, 6.5 million accessories and 3.3 million shoes were produced for Esprit. The finished goods were sourced from 25 countries in Asia, Africa and Europe. The company’s main sourcing countries are Bangladesh, India, China and Pakistan.