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AIM-PROGRESS

AIM-PROGRESS is a forum of brand manufacturers in the food and grocery sector who gathered to enable and promote responsible sourcing practices and sustainable production systems. It aims to develop and promote the use of common evaluation methods to determine CSR performance within the supply chain and drive efficiencies for all companies by collecting, assessing and sharing non-competitive information on supply chain CSR performance.
It is a global initiative supported and sponsored by AIM in Europe and the GMA in North America.
http://www.aim.be/responsible_sourcing.htm

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) Global Working Conditions Initiative

The AIAG Global Working Conditions Initiative brings together companies throughout the automotive industry to identify existing issues, explore root causes and create shared solutions. The Initiative has created and is delivering a training and educational program for suppliers and OEMs at both the corporate and factory levels. The goals of the AIAG trainings are to build partnerships between OEMs and the companies throughout their supply chains, jointly identify issues and challenges and develop systemic and sustainable solutions together.
http://cr.aiag.org/index.cfm

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The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)

BCI has been established to respond to the impacts of cotton cultivation. BCI aims to promote measurable improvements in the key environmental and social impacts of cotton cultivation worldwide to make it more sustainable (economically, environmentally, and socially). BCI endeavours to initiate global change in the mass market, with long-term benefits for the environment, farmers and other people dependent on cotton for their livelihood. 'Better Cotton' is being defined through a collaborative multi-stakeholder approach that leverages the commitment of global buyers of cotton and/or cotton products to demand large and increasing amounts of 'Better Cotton'.
http://www.bettercotton.org/

The Better Sugar Cane Initiative (BSI)

BSI is a global multi-stakeholder non-profit initiative dedicated to reducing the environmental and social impacts of sugar cane production.
It aims to achieve this with a Standard that measures these impacts accurately, and with the development of a system to certify that sustainable practices are being adhered to.
http://www.bettersugarcane.org/index.html

The Better Work Programme

Better Work is a partnership program between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Launched in February 2007, it aims to improve labour standards and competitiveness in global supply chains. Better Work involves the development of both global tools and country level programmes. The focus is on scalable and sustainable solutions which build cooperation between government, employers’ and workers’ organizations and international buyers.
Improving labour standards in global supply chains is an important part of a pro-poor development strategy. Ensuring workers’ rights and entitlements are protected help distribute the benefits of trade. Better Work supports enterprises in implementing the ILO core international labour standards and national labour law. Improved labour standards help enterprises be more competitive through higher productivity and quality.
http://www.betterwork.org/public/global

The Business for Social Responsibility (BSR)

BSR works with its global network to develop sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration. Headquartered in San Francisco and with offices in Europe and China, BSR is a non-profit business association that serves its 250 member companies and other Global 1000 enterprises. Through advisory services, convenings and research, BSR works with corporations and concerned stakeholders of all types to create a more just and sustainable global economy.
http://www.bsr.org/

The Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI)

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The Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC)

CCC is an alliance of organisations in 12 European countries. CCC members include trade unions and NGOs covering a broad spectrum of perspectives and interests, such as women’s rights, consumer advocacy and poverty reduction. The CCC supports garment workers in their efforts to create substantive, sustainable improvements in working conditions. They rely on a partner network of more than 200 organisations and unions in garment-producing countries to identify local problems and objectives and help develop campaign strategies to support workers in achieving their goals. The CCC cooperates with similar labour rights campaigns in the United States, Canada, and Australia.

The Common Code for the Coffee Community (4C)

The 4C Association is based on a voluntary Code of Conduct comprising basic social, environmental and economic practices in coffee production, processing and trading. The 4C Code is designed to trigger a process of continuous improvement towards increasing sustainability.
4C aims at improving producers' income and living conditions through cost reductions, quality improvements, optimisation of the supply chain, improved marketing conditions and better access to markets and credits. It also promotes environmental sustainability, for example through reducing the use of hazardous agrochemicals, and protecting tropical rainforests.
http://www.4c-coffeeassociation.org/index.html

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The Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC)

EICC was established in 2004 to promote a common code of conduct for the electronics, and information and communications technology (ICT) industry. EICC now includes more than 40 global ICT companies and their suppliers.
The EICC Code of Conduct encourages broad adoption of CSR best practices by all ICT companies and suppliers. The Code of Conduct provides guidelines for performance and compliance with critical CSR policies. EICC provides tools to audit compliance with the code, and helps companies report progress.
EICC membership is available to electronic manufacturers, software firms, ICT firms, and manufacturing service providers, including contracted firms that design, manufacture, or provide electronic goods.
http://www.eicc.info/Home.html

The Equator Principles

The Equator Principles are a financial industry benchmark for determining, assessing and managing social & environmental risk in project financing.
They have been developed with the support of the International Finance Corporation.
The Principles are intended to serve as a common baseline and framework for the implementation by each Financial Institutions of its own internal social and environmental policies, procedures and standards related to its project financing activities.
Financial Institutions together have adopted the Equator Principles in order to ensure that the projects they finance are developed in a manner that is socially responsible and reflect sound environmental management practices.
Sixty-seven financial institutions from twenty-seven countries have adopted the Equator Principles.
http://www.equator-principles.com

The Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP)

ETP is a non-commercial and non-competitive alliance of tea packing companies, working to monitor conditions of tea production around the world and to seek, encourage and assist with improvements where needed through capacity-building projects.
Membership of the Ethical Tea Partnership is open to any tea packing company selling tea into Europe, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The 20 members of the Ethical Tea Partnership range from large multinationals to small privately owned companies.
http://www.ethicalteapartnership.org/index.asp

The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI)

ETI is an alliance of companies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and trade union organisations. Its role is to promote and improve the implementation of corporate codes of practice which cover supply chain working conditions. ETI’s ultimate goal is to ensure that the working conditions of workers producing for the UK market meet or exceed international labour standards.
http://www.ethicaltrade.org/

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The Fair Factories Clearinghouse (FFC)

FFC is a non-profit organisation established to use technology to enable cost effective, well-informed ethical business transactions and improved workplaces around the globe, within a collaborative membership community.
The FFC is a collaborative industry effort involving retail and consumer brands and retail trade associations to create a system for managing and sharing audit information. It is supported through contributions from retail associations and participating companies and through grants, including funding provided by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labour laws.
http://www.fairfactories.org/about.htm

The Fair Labor Association (FLA)

FLA is a collaborative effort of socially responsible companies, colleges and universities, and civil society organizations to improve working conditions in factories around the world. The FLA has developed a Workplace Code of Conduct, based on ILO standards, and created a practical monitoring, remediation and verification process to achieve those standards.
FLA is a brand accountability system that places the onus on companies to voluntarily achieve the FLA’s labour standards in the factories manufacturing their products. Universities affiliated with the FLA ensure that the licensees supplying their licensed products manufacture or source those products from factories in which workers’ rights are protected.
http://www.fairlabor.org/

The Fair Wear Foundation (FWF)

FWF is an independent non-profit foundation. FWF supports and promotes good labour conditions in garment production. FWF was set up by various interested parties and stakeholders from the fashion industry, and can be referred to as a Multi-Stakeholder Initiative.
European fashion, industrial clothing and promotional garment companies can join FWF and become an FWF member. Members of FWF work towards improving the labour conditions in factories that produce garments, throughout the world. FWF verifies whether companies comply with their Code of Labour Practices. Members can also employ inspection teams that have been trained by FWF.
http://en.fairwear.nl/

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

FSC was established in 1993 as a response to concerns over global deforestation. FSC is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organisation established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests.
FSC is a certification system that provides standard-setting, trademark assurance and accreditation services to companies, organisations, and communities interested in responsible forestry.
FSC is an international association of members consisting of a diverse group of representatives from environmental and social groups, the timber trade and the forestry profession, indigenous people's organizations, responsible corporations, community forestry groups and forest product certificationorganisations from around the world.
http://www.fsc.org/

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The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is a network-based organization that has pioneered the development of the world’s most widely used sustainability reporting framework and is committed to its continuous improvement and application worldwide.
http://www.globalreporting.org/Home

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The Initiative Clause Sociale (ICS)

Launched in 1998 under the onus of the French Trade and Distribution Federation (FCD), ICS gathers 12 French Retailers with a view to encourage suppliers to comply with universal human rights principles as well as local labour regulations in their production units.
A desire to improve control of the process undertaken led these companies to step up their social and economic support to their suppliers by carrying out on-site inspections of working conditions.
http://www.ics-asso.org/doc4/page1.htm

The Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA)

IRMA is a multi-sector effort, launched in June 2006, to develop and establish a voluntary system to independently verify compliance with environmental, human rights and social standards for mining operations. Participants include mining companies, jewellery retailers, NGOs and trade associations.
IRMA seeks to create an independent, third party assurance system to ensure that mines operate in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. IRMA seeks to develop a system with input and support from all key sectors.
http://www.responsiblemining.net/

The International Cocoa Initiative (ICI)

ICI is a partnership of labour unions, NGOs, cocoa processors and the major chocolate brands. ICI is dedicated to ensuring no child is exploited in the growing of cocoa and, ultimately, to ending child and forced labour in the sector.
http://www.cocoainitiative.org/

The International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM)
ICMM is a CEO-led industry group that addresses key priorities and emerging issues within the sector. It seeks to play a leading role by promoting good practice and improved performance internationally and across different commodities.
ICMM provides a platform for industry and other key stakeholders to share challenges and develop solutions based on sound science and the principles of sustainable development. Its vision is for a respected mining and metals industry that is widely recognized as essential for society and as a key contributor to sustainable development.
http://www.icmm.com/

The Internaiotnal Council of Toy Industries (ICTI)

ICTI consists of toy trade associations worldwide. The health and safety of children throughout the world is the driving force behind ICTI, which promotes international toy safety standards and a responsible attitude to advertising and marketing to children.
ICTI-CARE
The CARE (Caring, Awareness, Responsible, Ethical) Process is ICTI’s program to promote ethical manufacturing, in the form of fair labour treatment, as well as employee health and safety, in the toy industry supply chain, worldwide. Its initial focus is in China, where 80% of the world's toy volume is manufactured. Its intent is to provide a single, fair, thorough and consistent program to monitor toy factories' compliance with ICTI's Code of Business Practice.
http://www.icti-care.org/

ISEAL Alliance

The ISEAL Alliance is the global hub for social and environmental standards systems.
ISEAL members are leading standards systems committed to creating a world where ecological sustainability and social justice are the normal conditions of business. Compliance with ISEAL Codes of Good Practice is a membership condition and participation is open to all those working towards credible standards systems.
Working with established and emerging voluntary standards initiatives, ISEAL develops guidance and facilitates coordinated efforts to ensure their effectiveness and credibility and scale up their impacts.
ISEAL’s Codes of Good Practice documents outline social and environmental standards.
Its mission is to create a world where ecological sustainability and social justice are the normal conditions of business.
http://www.isealalliance.org/

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The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

MSC is a global organisation working with fisheries, seafood companies, scientists, conservation groups and the public to promote the best environmental choice in seafood. The MSC's fishery certification programme and seafood eco-label recognise and reward sustainable fishing.
MSC’s mission is to use their eco-label and fishery certification programme to contribute to the health of the world’s oceans by recognising and rewarding sustainable fishing practises, influencing the choices people make when buying seafood, and working with partners to transform the seafood market to a sustainable basis.
MSC works in partnership with a number of organisations, businesses and funders around the world but are fully independent of all. Stakeholders from a range of backgrounds contribute to the MSC program.
http://www.msc.org/

The Media corporate social responsibility forum

The "Media corporate social responsibility (CSR) forum" is a group of media organisations developing CSR and sustainability practices and understanding for the UK media sector.
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The MFA-Forum

The aim of the MFA Forum is to promote social responsibility and responsible competitiveness in national garment industries that are vulnerable in the new post-MFA trading environment.
It is an open network of over 80 participating organisations representing brands and retailers, industry associations, trade unions, NGOs and multi-lateral institutions. Participants work together to explore how the combined competencies of different actors can help guide the transition to a post-MFA world.
http://www.mfa-forum.net/

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The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC)

RJC is an international, not-for-profit organisation established to reinforce consumer confidence in the jewellery industry by advancing responsible business practices throughout the diamond and gold jewellery supply chain.
The Council aims to build 'a community of confidence' across every step of the diamond and gold jewellery supply chain in all geographies, and among businesses large and small. It seeks to work with a wide range of stakeholders in defining and implementing responsible jewellery practices through the RJC's certification system.
Membership opportunity is open to all businesses and associations participating in the diamond and gold jewellery supply chain and / or engaged in activities that have a potential impact on consumer confidence in diamond or gold jewellery.
http://www.responsiblejewellery.com/

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)

RSPO was formed in 2004 with the objective of promoting the growth and use of sustainable oil palm products through credible global standards and engagement of stakeholders.
RSPO is a not-for-profit association that unites stakeholders from seven sectors of the palm oil industry to develop and implement global standards for sustainable palm oil. These include; oil palm producers, palm oil processors or traders, consumer goods manufacturers, retailers, banks and investors, environmental or nature conservation NGOs and social or developmental NGOs.
http://www.rspo.org/default.aspx

RugMark International (RMI)

RMI is an international non-governmental organization working to end illegal child labour in the handmade rug industry and offer educational opportunities to children in India and Nepal. The RMI certification label is issued to rug manufacturers that adhere to the RugMark standard, agree to its independent verification and voluntarily join RMI as licensees.
RMI is phasing out its existing certification label and logo and replacing it with a new brand, GoodWeave, and a new plan to strengthen and enhance its core mission.
http://www.rugmark.net/

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SEDEX

SEDEX is a UK not-for-profit company, limited by guarantee, owned and run by its members. It enables member companies to manage efficiently the ethical and responsible practices of their global supply chains, generating transparency through the provision of a secure, robust, and user-friendly data exchange.
SEDEX is a membership based organisation with three membership levels that reflect the different types of businesses in global supply chains; top of the supply chain i.e. retailers, middle of the supply chain i.e. manufacturers and lastly, bottom of the supply chain i.e. factories.
SEDEX focuses on four pillars: Labour Standards, Health & Safety, Environment and Business Integrity.
https://www.sedex.org.uk/

Social Accountability International (SAI)

SAI is a non-governmental, international, multi-stakeholder organisation dedicated to improving workplaces and communities by developing and implementing socially responsible standards.
SAI convenes key stakeholders to develop consensus-based voluntary standards, conducts cost-benefit research, accredits auditors, provides training and technical assistance, and assists corporations in improving social compliance in their supply chains.
In 1997, SAI launched SA8000 (Social Accountability 8000) – a voluntary standard for workplaces, based on ILO and UN conventions – which is currently used by businesses and governments around the world and is recognized as one of the strongest workplace standards.
http://www.sa-intl.org/

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The United Nations Global Compact

The UN Global Compact is a strategic policy initiative for businesses that are committed to aligning their operations and strategies with ten universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. By doing so, business, as a primary agent driving globalization, can help ensure that markets, commerce, technology and finance advance in ways that benefit economies and societies everywhere.
http://www.unglobalcompact.org

UTZ Certified Good Inside

UTZ CERTIFIED is a global coffee certification program, and is now expanding to become a multi-commodity program UTZ CERTIFIED's vision is to achieve sustainable agricultural supply chains, that meet the growing needs and expectations of farmers, the food industry and consumers alike.
With its Code of Conduct, the program gives independent assurance of sustainable production and sourcing and offers online real-time traceability of agricultural products back to their origin.
http://www.utzcertified.org/

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The Workers Right Consortium (WRC)

WRC is an independent labor rights monitoring organisation, conducting investigations of working conditions in factories around the globe. Its purpose is to combat sweatshops and protect the rights of workers who sew apparel and make other products sold in the United States.
WRC conducts independent, in-depth investigations; issues public reports on factories producing for major U.S. brands; and aids workers at these factories in their efforts to end labour abuses and defend their workplace rights. WRC has the support of over 175 college and university affiliates and its primary focus is the labor practices of factories that make apparel and other goods bearing university logos.
http://www.workersrights.org/

Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production (WRAP)

WRAP is an independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to the certification of lawful, humane and ethical manufacturing throughout the world.
The objective of the Apparel Certification Program is to independently monitor and certify compliance with basic standards that address labor practices, factory conditions, and environmental and customs compliance. This ensures that a given factory produces sewn goods under lawful, humane, and ethical conditions.WRAP also monitors the factory for compliance with detailed practices and procedures implied by adherence to these standards.
http://www.wrapapparel.org/index.php