SLCP Signatory NewsflashNew ITC Report: The impact of SLCP on audit fatigue, UK brand meeting, and more.
Welcome to the SLCP Signatory Newsflash!
Thursday 18 July 2024
New ITC Report:The impact of SLCP on audit fatigue
We’re pleased to share our collaboration with the International Trade Centre (ITC) on research highlighting the issue of audit fatigue in the garment and textile industry.
ITC’s latest report, "Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: Audit Fatigue in the Garment and Textile Industry," reveals how SLCP's Converged Assessment Framework (CAF) effectively tackles audit fatigue, helping companies conduct meaningful due diligence.
Did you know that savings from the reduction of audit fatigue due to the adoption of SLCP are being reinvested in:
✔️ 74% --> Workplace improvements
✔️ 69% --> New programs/services for workers
✔️ 58% --> New technology
✔️ 24% --> Higher wages
Want to find out more? Check out the full report here!
SLCP is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager Communications to join our team for a 9-month maternity cover.
Do you know someone looking to increase their leadership experience while putting their well-developed communications skills into practice? Share this great opportunity with them!
Are you a UK-based brand? Join us on 10 October for an in-person meeting in London to explore how SLCP can benefit your organization. Enjoy a day of insights into SLCP, networking, and more – all free of charge!
Spaces are limited, so register your interest here soon! For more details, click here.
SLCP in the electronics sector
SLCP is looking for electronics accessory facilities to participate in their first SLCP social and labor assessment in the electronics sector. Your facility will benefit from subsidized costs, end-to-end assistance and customized support to complete their assessment.
In the last newsflash we confirmed that the deadline for Verifier Bodies (VBs) to show that they will meet APSCA requirements has now passed. 84% of SLCP’s VBs met the requirements in time. We have now deactivated the VBs that did not apply to APSCA in time, meaning that they can no longer conduct SLCP verifications. We wanted to provide some additional clarity here on the situation for Verifiers without ASCA/ CSCA status:
Verifiers who are associated with APSCA Provisional or Full Member firms but do not themselves have ASCA/ CSCA status: These Verifiers have all now been deactivated and can no longer perform SLCP verifications.
Verifiers without ASCA/ CSCA status who are associated with VBs that are APSCA Applicant Members: These Verifiers can continue to perform SLCP verifications until their VB becomes an APSCA Provisional Member.
✅ To learn more about how SLCP is driving greater data quality and integrity, download our info pack here!
SLCP's Acceptance List
🎯A total of 91 brands, retailers and standard holders now publicly accept SLCP data. You can find the complete list on our wesite.
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We’re pleased to share our collaboration with the International Trade Centre (ITC) on research highlighting the issue of audit fatigue in the garment and textile industry.
