Social & Labor Convergence Project Converged Assessment. Collaborative Action. Improved Working Conditions.

Agenda 1.  SLCP- Project Overview 2.  Presentation Proto2 3.  Public Consultation 4.  How to Get Started 5.  Q&A

Section 1: Project Overview

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Social & Labor Convergence Project (SLCP) Converged Assessment. Collaborative Action. Improved Working Conditions. Mission To create a converged assessment framework that supports stakeholders’ efforts to improve working conditions in the global apparel and footwear supply chain.

Deliverables • A simple, unified and effective industry-wide assessment tool, which

•  Is descriptive – standard agnostic and judgement free •  Collects relevant and essential social & labor data •  Assesses objectively social & labor conditions

• A verification methodology that ensures the integrity and accuracy of the data collected via the tool

• Terms & Conditions for usage of the converged assessment framework by signatories and end-users (e.g. used without amendments)

• Operational plan to facilitate the adoption of the tool and verification methodology

• A future vision and strategic plan for continuing support and oversight of the SLCP converged assessment framework

Website: www.slconvergence.org

Project Goal and Overall Objective

Converged assessment framework

Comparability of results across industry

Measure and understand working conditions

Build mutual trust and respect, accelerate collaborative

improvement actions

Reducing duplications and driving quality

Saving resources

Redeploy resources towards improvement actions

Improved working conditions

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S&L Convergence Project Scope

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Governance Model of the Project

Several bodies have been established in order to: •  Create checks and balances. •  Make a clear division between strategic level and operations •  Recognize different involvement levels of stakeholders and parties

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Elected members of the Steering Committee

Manufacturers (2): Helen-Sahi, Avery Denisson, Nikhil

Hirdaramani-Hirdaramani Ent.

Brands /Retailers (2): Maritha Lorentzon-H&M, Colleen Vien-

VFc- Timberland

Agents (1): Matthew Z Xu-Li&Fung

(Inter)governmental Organizations (2)- observer status:

Jennifer Schappert-OECD, Roopa Nair-ILO

Multi-stakeholder Initiatives/Standard Holders (2): Clay

Hickson-Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP),

Maya Spaull-Fair Trade USA

Civil Society: Pamela Ravasio-European Outdoor Group (EOG),

Catherine Benoit-New Earth, Tamar Hoek-Solidaridad, Wengjuan

Yao-Verité

Auditing Firms/Service providers/Consultancies (2):

Christophe Liebon-Intertek, Kevin Franklin-Elevate Limited

Independent Chair: Pierre Hupperts

This project implies and requires a commitment by all signatory organizations to: •  publically support the mission of the Social & Labor Convergence Project (SLCP) •  collectively build a converged assessment framework: data collection tool and

verification methodology •  jointly develop an SLCP operational plan to facilitate adoption of the assessment

framework by project stakeholders and share these assessment results amongst business partners

•  develop concrete (individual) organizational adoption plans of the assessment framework to replace proprietary tools

•  adhere to a process based on inclusiveness, collaboration under equal terms and collective ownership of the deliverables

•  promote joint ownership and accountability for necessary improvements of working conditions based on SLCP assessment results

Commitment made by signatories…

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Signatories S&L Convergence Project (159) Manufacturers (33): Artistic Milliners, Arvind Mills, Avery Dennison Corp, Ciel Textile, Chenfeng Group Co., Classic Fashion, Comfit

Composite Limited, Crystal Group, DBL Group, Delta Galil, Esquel Group, Flextronics, Hanbo Enterprises Holdings Limited, Hirdaramani

Ent., ISKO, L&E Int. Ltd., MAS Holdings, Milteks Group, Nester Hosiery, Pratibha Syntex Limited, Ramatex Group, SaiTex, Sing Lun Global,

SLN Tekstil, Sun Queen Garments, TAL Apparel Group, Thread International, W. L. Gore & Associates, VogueTex, Washing International

Company, Yesim, Yousstex, Youngone, Yunus Textile Mills Brands /Retailers (58): adidas Group, American Eagle Outfitters, Ann Inc,

Arc’teryx, Asics Corporation, Bestseller A/S, Brooks Sports, Burton Snowboards, C&A, C & J Clark International Ltd, Camelbak, Columbia

Sportswear Co., De Bijenkorf, Ecco Holding A/S, Eileen Fisher, Esprit, Fanatics, Fast Retailing/Uniqlo, Gap Inc., G-Star, H&M, HEMA,

Hudson’s Bay Company, IC Group, INDIGENOUS, Inditex, KappAhl, Kathmandu, Kering, L Brands, Levi Strauss & Co., LL Bean Inc.,

Loomstate, lululemon, Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC), Miss Green, Mud Jeans, M&S, Nike Inc., Outerknown, Patagonia Inc., PrAna

Living LLC, Puma, PVH Corp., REI, SanMar Corp, Stella McCartney, Schutt Sports, Talbots, Target Corporation, The Children’s Place, Tory

Burch, Uniform Project, VFc-Timberland, Vetta Brands, Williams Sonoma, Inc., zLabels, Zephyr Graf-X Agents (6) Ethical Apparel Africa,

Haddad Group, Li&Fung (Trading) Ltd., MGF Sourcing, Piece&Co, Randa Accessories National Governments (2): Denmark - Ministry of

Foreign Affairs, Netherlands Government Civil Society/Multi-stakeholder Initiatives/Standard Holders (18): Cradle to Cradle Products

Innovation Institute, Danish Fashion Institute, Ethical Trading Initiative Norway (IEH), Good World Solutions, Fair Trade USA, Freedom

Fund, International Apparel Federation (IAF), IDH, New Earth, NBIM, Responsible Sourcing Network, Sedex, Sustainable Apparel Coalition

(SAC), Solidaridad, The Mekong Club, Verité, Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP), Textile Exchange Auditing Firms/

Service providers/Consultancies (36): AndWider, ANM Transformational Solutions, Asia Inspection, Asya CC&C, Assent Compliance,

Bureau Veritas, BSI group, Control Union Certifications, CTC Groups, DNVGL, EcoVadis, Elevate, Fair Factories Clearinghouse,

FutureMade, iMentor, Impactt Limited, Intertek KSA Leverage Limited, Koopman Works, MicroBenefits, NEWAsia Solutions Limited, Omega

Compliance, Openview Services Lmtd., Partner Africa, SCS Global Services, SewEasy, SMT Global, SGS, SIM Supply Chain Information

Management, The Sentio Advisory Group, TÜV Rheinland, TÜV SÜD, Sumerra, Sundar, UL Responsible Sourcing, Ulula, Workplace

Options Industry Association (5) AAFA, European Outdoor Group (EOG), JAAF, Leather Working Group, Outdoor Industry Association

(OIA)

Intergovernmental organizations – observer status (2): ILO, OECD

Non-signatory Advisory Group of Standard Holders/Multi Stakeholder Initiatives (3): FWF, GSCP-CGF, SAI

What We’ve Done and Where We’ll Be Going

SLCP 2018-2022: From development to next practice

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1 March 2018

1 Jan 2019

1 Jan 2020

Phase I: Development of Assessment framework

Phase II: Roll out (brigde year)

Phase III: Operation and scale

Adoption levels

1 Jan 2022

•  Key deliverables by the end of the 2018: 1.  Converged assessment

framework: Data collection tool and Verification methodology

2.  Adoption & operation model and start implementation

3.  5Y Strategic plan including business /financial plan and governance model

•  Activities should be consolidated in a draft strategic plan 2018-2022, to be presented to the Steering Committee and General Assembly for approval and go/no go.

Early November •  Launch prototype 2 converged assessment framework: tool and verification

methodology, early November. Early November 2017 – January 2018 •  Pilot test 175+ facilities •  External stakeholder consultation (public consultation)

Feedback integrated in prototype 3 early 2018

Upcoming Milestones 2017-Early 2018

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Sec$on  2:  Presenta$on  Proto2  SLCP  Assessment  Framework  

 

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STAGE 1: The assessment can be either self-assessment or a joint assessment (facility + external assistance) *Data collection tool STAGE 2: The Verifier will check the correctness and completeness of the data gathered through the assessment tool. The output of the Verifier’s work will be to confirm or amend the original assessment report data. *Protocol, Verifier pack (integrated in data collection tool), Supporting material: verifier guidance Elements of a traditional audit program out of scope: •  judgement of the information collected. •  conformance with a standard, code, scoring system •  recommendation and timeframe for a corrective action

process.

SLCP Assessment Process

SLCP - Proto 2 Converged Assessment Framework Integrated package tool and verification

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Data collection and verification

tool (excel)

Verification protocol (PDF)

Verifier guidance

(PDF)

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SLCP data collection and verification tool Purpose/scope: •  Questionnaire for facilities to perform assessment by

capturing data on facility profile+ 7 S&L fields + management system

•  Verification mode to ensure completeness and accuracy of those data

Data collection and verification

tool (excel)

Verification protocol (PDF)

Verifier guidance

(PDF)

Improved version from proto 1 (launched January 2017) •  “Key updates after signatories feedback after pilot

1+review:“Consolidation, consistency, simplification” •  Conditionality (not functional yet in this draft) •  Inclusion of "Checklist" (drop down menu) responses to

consolidate questions •  Inclusion of additional signatory requests (topics such as

FCWs, H&S topics etc.) •  Management Systems section •  Modularity -Steps Approach •  Section description and ILO references •  Verifier columns •  Verifier summary report (extra tab)

SLCP - Proto 2 Converged Assessment Framework 1. Data collection & Verification tool

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Verification protocol Purpose/scope: •  Explains the goals and process of SLCP

verification •  Sets the ‘rules’ for SLCP verification

Data collection and verification

tool (excel)

Verification protocol (PDF)

Verifier guidance

(PDF)

SLCP - Proto 2 Converged Assessment Framework 2. Verification protocol

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Verifier guidance

Purpose/scope: •  Provides instructions and guidance to verifiers

to perform the verification and use the data collection&verification tool

•  Gives example questions to illustrate to verifiers how to respond to different kinds of questions, allowing them to extrapolate for the remainder.

Data collection and verification

tool (excel)

Verification protocol (PDF)

Verifier guidance

(PDF)

SLCP - Proto 2 Converged Assessment Framework 3. Verifier Guidance

Section 3: SLCP Public Consultation

Public Consultation

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Objectives and Goals

•  Be as inclusive as possible •  Actively seek inputs from Stakeholders

•  Project will incorporate relevant feedback •  Consider all view points •  Ensure transparency

Feedback Areas of Focus

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Satisfaction with and suggestions for improvement to the converged assessment framework relating to: •  Questions/content (comprehensiveness ) •  Structure and clarity •  Alignment with SLCP mission&vision 1.  Data collection & Verification tool 2.  Verification protocol 3.  Verifier Guidance

SLCP data collection and

verification tool(excel)

Verification protocol

(PDF)

Verifier guidance

(PDF)

SLCP Public Consultation - Timelines

October – early November •  Stakeholder outreach and communications on public consultation Nov. 6 – Dec. 4 •  Public consultation (online) and feedback collection

Mid December 2017 - January 2018 •  Analyzing feedback •  Reporting result to stakeholders

The feedback from the pilot (175 facilities) and this public consultation, will feed into the development of proto3 of the Converged Assessment Framework – expected March/April 2018

Survey Results and Path Forward

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1.  Analyze Stakeholders’ feedback considered for integration into the next

iterations of the assessment framework (proto3 March/April 2018).

2.  The high-level, aggregated feedback posted on the SLCP website. •  No individual and/or organization tied to feedback or comments

submitted.

3.  May 2018: Launch of the final version of the converged assessment framework •  Start replacing current proprietary tools from Sept. 2018 onwards.

4.  Ongoing stakeholder engagement and communications will continue throughout the project development timeframe (through early 2019).

Section 4: How to Get Started

Our Request to You: 1.  Attend Intro Webinar: Please attend or listen to the (recorded) webinar prior to

reviewing the tool 2.  Review proto2 materials (assessment tool, verification protocol and verifier

guidance documents) - (will be posted on page SLCP website, 6 November) 3.  Provide feedback: Please provide feedback through an online survey via the

following survey link (will be posted on page SLCP website, 6 November)

Time Expectation: On average we anticipate it will take anywhere from 2-4 hours depending on the level and detail of feedback provided. Timelines/End Date: •  The online survey will close end of day (PST): 4 December 2017  

What to Expect

Public Consultation Resources Please visit the link below for access to project materials and recordings to

webinars and demos Please visit our website for access to all relevant materials for the public

consultation www.slconvergence.org

Page for public consultation with all relevant materials to review

will go live on 6 November !

S&L Converged Assessment Framework Proto2 1- The data collection & verification tool – (+Overiew all questions, Guidance and Recorded demo available) 2- The verification protocol 3- The verifier guidance Link to online survey Supporting Materials • Public Consultation Introduction Webinar, November 2 – Recording available and Slide Deck (PDF) • Public Consultation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (PDF)

• Public Consultation Survey Questions (PDF)

Section 5: Q&A

Throughout the public consultation, there will be plenty of support available: •  Contact the helpdesk at: sandlconsultation@apparelcoalition.org (Email response time is 2 working days)

Please visit our website for access to all relevant materials for the public consultation

www.slconvergence.org

Page for public consultation with all relevant materials to review will go live on 6 November !

S&L Converged Assessment Framework Proto2 1- The data collection & verification tool - Recorded demo available 2- The verification protocol 3- The verifier guidance Link to online survey Supporting Materials • Public Consultation Introduction Webinar, November 2 – Slide deck Recording available Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (PDF), Survey Questions (PDF)

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