SLCP Newsflash - 3 June 2025

Our 2024 Impact Report is live, get important updates on the SLCP Signatory Model, meet SLCP’s new Passive Accredited Host, and more!

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3 June 2025 In this edition: Our 2024 Impact Report is live Important updates to the SLCP Signatory Model  Retraced joins SLCP as Passive Accredited Host  And more!  Latest Updates SLCP 2024 Impact Report is now live  We are excited to release our 2024 Impact Report, highlighting the progress we have made and our collaborative efforts to drive meaningful improvements in working conditions across global supply chains. Based on aggregate facility data from over 10,000 SLCP assessments completed in 2024, covering an estimated 7.3 million workers, the report features key trends and insights into working conditions. Key data insights from the report include: Trends and insights into legal non-compliances, with most related to wages and benefits (p. 16-17). Findings on correlations between excessive overtime and the use of subcontractors and work wages based on legal requirements rather than a living wage (p. 18-19). Gender breakdowns on salaries and managerial roles, along with information on in-kind benefits offered to women (p. 22-26). Read the report Attention needed: Important changes to SLCP Signatory Model SLCP is driven by its signatories, who play a vital role in shaping its direction. To further strengthen this model and promote equity, accountability, and transparency, SLCP is proposing some updates to its Signatory model. The proposed changes include: New accountability requirements for Signatories regarding voting and survey participation Updated Signatory Charter language to reflect accountability changes Expanded Civil Society Caucus in the By-Laws to include academia and mission-driven non-profits Revised fee structure to remove barriers to participation and to promote more equal representation   Manufacturers: signatory sign-up fee reduced to $200 USD Civil society organizations: Permanent fee waiver Audit firms: No longer required to be Signatories to act as Verifier Bodies We welcome your feedback. You can send your comments to camille@slconvergence.org before 10 June, or register to attend our office hours chat to answer any questions you may have on 5 June at 10:00 CET  and 16:00 CET Find out more Retraced joins SLCP as a Passive Accredited Host  We’re excited to share that Retraced, a data-centric platform driving sustainable change in global supply chains, has become a new Passive Accredited Host for SLCP. Manufacturers and brands can connect and share SLCP assessment data through the Retraced platform. This partnership enables better collaboration in delivering actionable data, and further enables SLCP’s vision of decent working conditions in global supply chains. Find out more about Retraced here. Reminder: SLCP now available in 119 countries Since the launch of CAF v1.7, SLCP has expanded to 44 additional new countries. This expansion supports our ongoing efforts to reduce audit fatigue across the global supply chain. If you’re a brand or manufacturer wanting to expand SLCP to a new country, start the conversation with your preferred service providers to build the necessary capacity where you need verifications. See which countries SLCP is available in. New Case Study: Urmi Group Our latest case study features manufacturer Urmi Group. By implementing SLCP, Urmi Group has been able to reduce audit fatigue, strengthen buyer relations and internal capacity, and cut down operational costs. SLCP data also supports Urmi Group in tracking and complying with industry benchmarks, while supporting human rights due diligence efforts. Urmi Group said, “The SLCP framework has empowered Urmi Group’s facilities to systematically address social sustainability challenges while providing a clear roadmap for continuous improvement." Read the full case study April Board meeting minutes now available A reminder to signatories that minutes from the combined Board meetings are shared on our Signatory Portal. Minutes from the April meeting are available now. Read more Data Quality and Integrity Updates Recap: SLCP’s in-person DQI meeting On 9 May, we hosted a Data Quality and Integrity (DQI) meeting for our signatories in Amsterdam. The session provided an overview of SLCP’s current model, outlined our 2025 plans to address data quality, and invited feedback and questions.  Key highlights from the day include: Presentations from SLCP CEO Janet Mensink and Senior Manager Assessment Data & Quality Susanne Gebauer on SLCP’s DQI pillars and foundations. Panel talks with guest speakers from New Balance, Target, APSCA, J-Pal, Millteks, Fair Wear Foundation, and more! Interactive ‘World Cafe’ session, with opportunities to provide direct feedback to the Team and discuss barriers and opportunities for SLCP’s DQI. SLCP learnings and outcomes: Actively seek and encourage manufacturer feedback on Verifiers and Verifier Bodies, reinforcing the manufacturer role in contributing to high-quality and credible data Ensure continued focus on clear, structured and easy communication about SLCP’s DQI Program Enable SLCP country leads to share DQI messaging and key insights with local stakeholders Explore opportunities with researchers and academics on what impacts quality assessments and how to improve this, and combining data sets with other schemes If you were unable to attend in person or online, please read our updated DQI Info Pack on our website. Upcoming Events SLCP Facility Training webinars in June with five sessions that will be held in Chinese, English, Spanish, and Turkish. To learn more and register for the webinars, visit the SLCP Helpdesk. Innovation Forum’s Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference in New York City on 24-25 June. Use the code SLCP10 to get a 10% discount on conference passes!  SLCP Stakeholder meeting for signatories on 26 June at the PVH Offices in New York City. Learn more and register here! Set up an account on the Signatory Portal - an exclusive platform for SLCP signatories! Copyright © 2025 SLCP, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you demonstrated an interest in the Social and Labor Convergence Program. Our emailing address is: info@slconvergence.org SLCP Visitor Address: Fashion For Good, Rokin 102, 1012 KZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands View email in browser update your preferences or unsubscribe