SLCP Newsflash 24 August 2023

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View this email in your browser   Thursday 24 August 2023 Dear SLCP signatories,   Please find the latest updates from SLCP below. For practical information on using the SLCP Converged Assessment Framework, please go to the SLCP Gateway. ⏱️ Countdown to signatory vote - SLCP strategy and independence SLCP is looking to the future! Thank you to those who have already been involved in discussions and feedback on our next five-year plan. We are now finalizing the strategy and all signatories can expect to see a final draft on Monday 4 September as well as more information about our plans to become an independent organization. As our valued signatories we will be asking for your votes on both! Stay tuned for more information in the coming days.   Reminder! Register now for our strategy and independence signatory webinars We hope you will join us on Tuesday 5 September 09:00-10:00 CET (register here) or 17:00-18:00 CET (register here) for our special signatory events. The webinars will be hosted by SLCP Council members and will explain the detail of our new five-year strategy, and what becoming independent means for us and you.  Upcoming Event: SLCP US Policy Roundtable SLCP will be hosting a policy roundtable on the side of the SAC Annual Meeting. This discussion will happen in the afternoon on Monday 25 September in Boston. Would you or your policy colleague like to be involved? Please, submit an expression of interest here or contact Tom Mason, Policy Manager, at tom@slconvergence.org. Please note we have limited spots available.  SLCP Impact: potential of $23 million unlocked for improvement programs According to the 2022 SLCP Impact Report, SLCP manufacturers have saved an estimated $23m in costs by using SLCP’s converged assessment in lieu of traditional auditing. The findings show that the combination of reducing duplication and being able to share the data with numerous buyers has unlocked resources to be used for improvement programs for workers. Read more about SLCP’s revised ‘Resources Unlocked Methodology’ in our latest Impact Report.                                                     Quality Corner Verifier body requirement v1.3 updates Version1.3 of the Verifier Body (VB) Requirements is available here! The document outlines the requirements that SLCP VBs should meet to maintain their status as approved VBs. The review impacted several sections of the document, for example: Section 4. VB status suspension Section 5. Lifting VB suspension Section 14. Enhanced roles and responsibilities Section 15. Emphasis on competence Section 17. Streamlined training guidelines Section 18. Improved calibration protocols Section 23. Translator qualification Section 27. Handling corrective action requests Section 28. Effective corrective action plans Relevant changes were applied to section 14 that describes the roles and responsibilities of VB administrators. Specifically, it now provides clearer insights into the responsibilities of the scheme manager. A novel role - the SLCP Quality Manager - has been introduced too. The Quality Manager will oversee the evaluations of the verification report, data and quality for all SLCP assessments conducted globally by the respective VB. Thanks to all the stakeholders who contributed. Stay tuned for the next Quality Assurance (QA) update! Set up an account on the Signatory Portal - an exclusive platform for SLCP signatories! New to SLCP? Sign up for one of our regular Intro to SLCP webinars! 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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