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GSCP Reference Code (Version 2)

GSCP Reference Tools on Audit Process and Methodology

GSCP Environmental Module: DRAFT Reference Requirements and DRAFT Implementation Guidelines for Suppliers

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Scope

The GSCP is a global cross-industry platform that includes:

  • all buying companies
  • all consumer good products
  • all geographies

The Global Social Compliance Programme however is not:

  • another monitoring system
  • a substitute to existing initiatives
  • an accreditation or a certification body

Principles

  • Non-competitive: the Programme shall not be used for marketing or competitive advantage
  • Upgrade of existing systems: stop duplication and seek harmonisation by identifying and integrating best practices from existing code and implementation systems (individual or collaborative). At the same time allow mutual learning and upgrade of existing systems
  • No lowering of existing standards: in promoting the harmonisation of existing systems, only best practices will be retained and international standards will be upheld when available
  • Open source: any reference tools created in the framework of GSCP will be made freely available so that any company or group of companies can integrate them in their existing system if they wish to
  • Transparency: seek independent external expertise, advice and constructive support from civil society stakeholders (NGOs, Trade Unions, International Organisations, SRIs, Academia, etc.) in the pursuit of the Programme’s objectives.
  • Involvement at top level: to ensure that the GSCP vision is understood and shared, and that it gains full support from senior management, the commitment is made at CEO level in each company.