SLCP Newsflash 15 September 2023

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View this email in your browser Vote Now! Welcome to the SLCP Signatory Newsflash!    Friday 15 September 2023 Dear SLCP signatories,   Please find the latest updates from SLCP below. For practical information on using the SLCP Converged Assessment Framework (CAF), please go to the SLCP Gateway.  In this Newsflash you will find information on the launch of Worker Engagement Technology (and webinars next week), the publication of our 2022 Annual Report, a reminder to vote for our new strategic plan and legal independence. Further, check out our upcoming events and our Quality Corner info.            Worker Engagement Technology (WE Tech) Launched SLCP’s platform for collecting workers’ experience is now live. WE Tech is a digital platform for workers to report information directly and anonymously about their experience working at a facility. WE Tech improves the verification of sensitive data such as harassment and discrimination. It is mandatory for SLCP full virtual verifications and beneficial for SLCP on-site verifications. Visit our Helpdesk to find out more.   To support the launch of this technology, stakeholders can join a focused WE Tech Webinar to learn more about WE Tech. These ‘Introduction to SLCP Worker Engagement Technology (WE Tech)’ webinars will include the opportunity for Q&A. Please register for your preferred date and time zone using the links below:   Tuesday 19th September 10:30 CET / 16:30 HKT Thursday 21st September 10:00 PDT / 13:00 EDT 2022 Annual Report As expressed in our Governance Documents, the Council is accountable to you as an SLCP Signatory. The Annual Report is one of the means to do so. We are pleased to announce the publication of our 2022 Annual Report, which marks another year of continuing progress for SLCP. By the end of 2022, just under 10,000 facilities were registered on SLCP’s Gateway and the number of assessments grew by 63% from the previous year, with over 7,200 verified assessments completed.  The report highlights the benefits of reducing audit fatigue and unlocking resources for improvement programs. An estimated $23m of resources were unlocked in 2022 – money that can be reinvested back into better working conditions across supply chains.  SLCP aims to be relevant to facilities everywhere and we are now scaling in more countries and diversifying in adjacent and new sectors at a faster rate.  Read the 2022 Annual Report here. Reminder: Signatory vote on Strategy and independence (deadline 22 September) Last week we launched the final draft of our new Strategy (2024-2028) and plans to become an independent organization and we opened the Signatory vote on both. We already received a lot of votes (thank you!). For those who haven't cast their vote, please do so before the deadline, midnight CET on Friday 22 September.  For details please refer to our Signatory Portal. Take part in the vote NOW! SLCP at Upcoming Events: SAC Annual Meeting and GFA Summit SLCP will be attending the GFA Summit & SAC Annual Meeting in Boston on 26th & 27th September. If you’re interested to connect with Tom or Janet, contact tom@slconvergence.org. Quality Corner Prioritizing Quality: Tips for Facilities Facilities can access information about the risk level associated with a specific Verification Body (VB) before selecting one. The process of quality assurance (QA) involves various activities to monitor VBs and their Verifier's performance. These activities, such as VB system checks and Verifier scores, contribute to an overall VB score, which is continually updated. This overall score is then translated into a risk-based scale with three levels: 1 (low risk) to 3 (high risk). To access information on the risk level of a specific VB during the selection process, facilities are advised to refer to the VB List. This list provides a clear indication of the risk level associated with each VB. To view the risk level, simply click on the VB's name. Additionally, facilities are encouraged to actively review the individual scores of VBs. Since SLCP only shares aggregated scores, it is recommended that facilities request a current screenshot of the VB dashboard directly from the VB. This step ensures a more comprehensive evaluation of the VB's performance and quality. 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 © 2022 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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