SLCP Newsflash 9 February 2023

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View this email in your browser   Welcome to the SLCP Signatory Newsflash! 9 February 2023 A message of solidarity to all our stakeholders in Turkey Our hearts go out to the communities affected by the destructive earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria earlier this week. SLCP stands in solidarity with all the victims, search and rescue crews, and our Turkish stakeholders as they navigate this difficult period. We offer our deepest condolences to all those bereaved, injured or displaced by this disaster. Our signatory, the Istanbul Apparel Exporters’ Association (İHKİB), in coordination with the official Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), has initiated an aid campaign to support the earthquake victims. If you would like to contribute, you can find the details on how to donate to the campaign in the flyer below. Vacancy! Consultancy project to support strategic plan development  SLCP is seeking an expert consultancy to support the development of its new 5-Year Strategic plan. The Terms of Reference (ToR) are available here. Please feel free to share this opportunity within your network.  Better Buying's data reveal minimal improvement in overall buyer-supplier partnership quality; gains seen in audit reduction efforts According to the newly released Better Buying Partnership Index, which rated the purchasing practices of 160 brands and retailers, the quality of buyer-supplier partnerships in global supply chains has only slightly improved since last year. But on the positive side, the Index showed an increase (up 4.2% from last year) in the extent buyers make efforts to reduce duplicative audit requirements. You can read the full report here and the executive summary here.  Virtual side-session at OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector On 13 February, Standard Convergence Initiative (SCI) will host a virtual side event to provide an update on the initiative at the OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector. During the session, updated results on the extent standards holders are prepared to work towards convergence of standards will be shared (You can read the call to action from SCI here). SLCP will be speaking at the event. The agenda is available on the SCI website under ‘Meetings’. If you would like to participate in the session, please register here. Set up an account on the Signatory Portal - an exclusive platform for SLCP signatories! LinkedIn Website Twitter Copyright © 2023 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? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. SLCP Visitor Address: Fashion For Good, Rokin 102, 1012KZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

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