SLCP Newsflash 24 October 2024

Human Rights Due Diligence Toolkit 2.0, SLCP in 13 new countries, Factsheets, UK Brand day and more!

Welcome to the SLCP Signatory Newsflash!    Thursday 24 October 2024 Launch of revised Human Rights Due Diligence Toolkit  The Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) is proud to have launched the Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) Toolkit 2.0 at an event in Amsterdam last night.  This revised version of the HRDD Toolkit includes updates to all chapters to ensure the document aligns with new information, and continues to be timely and relevant. It includes two new chapters that outline specific information about SLCP’s value-add for different supply chain actors, and for HRDD key principles.  The HRDD Toolkit aims to set out how the CAF can support stakeholders to implement HRDD and how SLCP data is aligned with emerging policy demands. We encourage you to share the toolkit with your networks. Download the Toolkit SLCP now available in 13 new countries We are delighted to announce that facilities in the following countries can now register on the SLCP Gateway: Albania, Australia, Austria, Croatia, Ghana, Irelands, Laos, Latvia, Lesotho, Switzerland, Tanzania, Uganda and the United Arab Emirates. This brings the total number of countries and regions where SLCP is available to 75.   SLCP has already begun accepting applications from Verifier Bodies / Verifiers for the new countries. If you are a manufacturer or brand looking to implement SLCP in one of these countries, please reach out to the Verifier Bodies. 'An Actionable Approach to Human Rights Due Diligence' by Janet Mensink  Published via the Sourcing Journal    SLCP CEO, Janet Mensink, is writing a series of guest articles for Sourcing Journal about the need to re-envisage the traditional social auditing model.   In the first of three articles, Janet explains why we must embrace more collaborative tools, such as SLCP, that provide credible and actionable data in implementing Human Rights Due Diligence. She highlights the impact such tools can have on creating lasting positive change for workers and supporting the implementation of emerging legislative requirements.  Read the full article on Sourcing Journal here. Look out for the second article in early November!  Factsheet: Enhancing social and labor compliance through responsible purchasing practices   SLCP partnered with Solidaridad to develop a factsheet exploring how the purchasing practices of brands influence legal non-compliances related to social and labor standards in textile facilities. Insights from our data highlight that active stakeholder engagement is essential for tackling these compliance issues, as it cultivates stronger partnerships and encourages responsible purchasing. Read the factsheet here. SLCP’s UK brand meeting   Earlier in October, SLCP's COO, Steve Harris, along with Customer Success Senior Manager, Davina Reid-Phillips, and Support Manager, Sevinc Aktas Ilgun, facilitated the UK Brand Day in London. Key Highlights from the day for attendees included: Learning about the SLCP essentials Diving into the SLCP, Cascale, and Worldly ecosystem Gaining practical insights from Hirdaramani Group, PVH, and Ralph Lauren on using SLCP Enjoying valuable networking opportunities for all attendees It was great to see everyone there! A special thanks to our speakers for their insights, and to Ralph Lauren for making this event a great success. Survey: Better buying want to hear from suppliers   The Better Buying Partnership Index survey is open until the end of October. If you’re a supplier, this is your chance to share valuable insights on how the purchasing practices of your brand and retail customers affect your business operations, sustainability efforts, and your ability to provide decent working conditions. Your feedback helps companies identify key areas for improvement in their purchasing practices, leading to better outcomes for all stakeholders.   It only takes 10 minutes to rate each buyer, and your responses are completely anonymous.   You can find the survey here In 2023, we hosted our first in-person regional Quality Assurance forums for Verifier Bodies in Turkey and China. This year, the Data Quality & Integrity team is heading to India for the 2024 SLCP QA regional forum as part of the “SLCP week in India”. This event is tailored for Verifier Bodies (VBs) in India, especially the regional Scheme Managers, Quality Managers, and local Quality Report Reviewers. During the session, we’ll dive into the key quality issues identified in SLCP data from India and share the steps we’ve taken to ensure high data quality. Through this in-person engagement, we aim to foster greater collaboration with VBs to deliver on our shared commitment to improve quality. Stay tuned for more updates on the event. ✅ To learn more about how SLCP is driving greater data quality and integrity, download our info pack here! SLCP's Acceptance List   🎉 We would like to welcome Camper to our Acceptance List!     🎯 A total of 92 brands, retailers and standard holders now publicly accept SLCP data. You can find the complete list on our wesite. Want to communicate with suppliers that you accept SLCP data? ➡️ Use this flyer to let your suppliers know! ➡️ For practical information on using the SLCP Converged Assessment Framework (CAF), please go to the SLCP Gateway.    Set up an account on the Signatory Portal - an exclusive platform for SLCP signatories! New to SLCP? - watch our Intro to SLCP webinar! LinkedIn Website Copyright © 2024 SLCP, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you demonstrated an interest in the Social and Labor Convergence Program. Our mailing address is: info@slconvergence.org Want to change how you receive these emails? 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