Social & Labor Convergence Program

✅ We're pleased to share our collaboration with the International Trade Centre on this new research highlighting the issue of audit fatigue in the garment and textile industry. 💡 Want to learn how greater social and labor data alignment can help redirect resources towards improvements and support compliance with emerging regulations? Check out the full report here --> https://lnkd.in/d4BC46-Y #SLCP #ITC #convergence #socialcompliance #auditfatigue #HRDD #supplychains

Save the date: SLCP UK Brand Meeting in London 🇬🇧 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 --> https://lnkd.in/esHYAyER You can find more details below!

🔈Vacancy alert! Senior Manager Communications – Maternity Cover SLCP is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager Communications to join our team for a 9-month maternity cover. Are you looking to increase your leadership experience while putting into practice your well-developed communications skills? This opportunity is for you! ➡ Want to learn more and apply? Check out the vacancy below! If you meet the qualifications and are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

🔈The Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) and the Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) are pleased to announce the renewal of our Impact Partnership! For the fourth consecutive year, SLCP continues to collaborate with GFA as an Impact Partner on the topic of “Respectful and Secure Work Environments” 🤝 ✅ Together, SLCP and GFA are leveraging their collective power to issue a call to action for further and faster industry alignment and convergence, reducing audit fatigue and shifting resources towards improvements based on credible data. Here's a glimpse of Janet Mensink, CEO of SLCP, and Holly Syrett, VP of Impact Programmes & Sustainability at GFA at the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen in May.

🔈SLCP in the electronics sector! SLCP is expanding into new sectors and is looking for nominations for electrical component or electronics accessory facilities to participate in our first SLCP social and labor assessment in the electronics sector 🚀 Facilities will benefit from: ✅ Subsidized costs ✅ End-to-end assistance ✅ Customized support to complete their assessment. 💡Manufacturers producing items such as lighting, electronic toys, e-bike components, electronic devices and electronics accessories (e.g., laptop bags, mobile phone cases etc.) are all considered in scope; however, this list is not exhaustive. Any facility linked with the production of electronic items will be considered. Find out more here --> https://lnkd.in/dNt2Pfkh 👉 If you are a brand or a facility interested in participating in this limited time offer, please contact lottie@slconvergence.org.

🔈 Discover the powerful impact of aligning social and labor assessment data to reduce audit fatigue! The International Trade Centre'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: https://lnkd.in/eqPPFrEz #SLCP #ITC #convergence #socialcompliance #auditfatigue #supplychains #sustainability

🔎 Welcome to Data Friday! 🔍 📈 Did you know that in 2023, the majority of SLCP facilities conducted a Step 2 SLCP assessment, which focuses on Management Systems? Our data shows that facilities fully compliant with management systems requirements had fewer legal non-compliances overall. Find out why this is important below👇 ✅ Learn about each step of the Converged Assessment Framework on our Helpdesk --> https://lnkd.in/dwFEwivG 💡Want to discover additional trends and insights? Take a look at our 2023 Impact Report --> https://lnkd.in/dHTJ2nEa #SLCPdatafridays #datainsights #socialcompliance #auditfatigue #sustainability #supplychains

🌏 Last week, SLCP’s China representative, Jessica Jia, attended the Cascale Manufacturer Forum in Shanghai. She shared data and insights on SLCP’s regional adoption, provided updates on the latest version of the Converged Assessment Framework (CAF), and presented on the Worker Engagement Technology (WE Tech), a digital platform for workers to report information directly and anonymously. To learn more about WE Tech, check out our website --> https://lnkd.in/eqdfNfaj It was great to meet and hear from stakeholders who reinforced the need for collective action through strategic partnerships. Together, we can address local challenges and provide innovative, sustainable solutions! 🙌 #collectiveaction #convergence #socialcompliance #socialimpact #sustainability

🔎 Welcome to Data Friday! 🔍 📈 Our 2023 data shows that 59% of total SLCP assessments were completed by repeat customers. These facilities were more compliant than those using SLCP for the first time, with an average of two fewer legal non-compliances. ✅ This indicates that SLCP assessments are likely supporting repeat users in improving compliance and addressing non-compliance issues, helping them meet due diligence requirements. 💡Want to discover additional trends and insights? Check out our 2023 Impact Report --> https://lnkd.in/dHTJ2nEa #SLCPdatafridays #datainsights #socialcompliance #auditfatigue #sustainability #supplychains

🔈Don't miss out—register today for the upcoming SLCP and GBL Ventures webinar: 'Human Rights Due Diligence: Impacts and Opportunities for Indian Suppliers.' 🇮🇳The Indian textile export industry is at a pivotal moment where data transparency is essential for maintaining global competitiveness. This webinar will explore how companies can leverage data-driven insights through social compliance tools, helping meet legislative requirements while streamlining operations and team management. Our Senior Policy and Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Tom Mason, will do a deep dive into new legislation and its expectations, how SLCP can support in this context, and the opportunities the regulatory development presents to Indian suppliers. ✅ The event will also feature speakers from Good Business Lab, Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd and Gokaldas Exports Limited. Register here! ➡ https://lnkd.in/dM56t_tw #HRDD #CSDDD #socialcompliance #datatransparency #sustainability #supplychains