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This document contains the requirements that comprise the Fair Trade USA Factory Standard for Apparel and Home Goods and defines the rules for participation of Apparel and... Read More
Identifying the need for a credible knowledge center, PaCT has established in partnership with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA),... Read More
The FLA Workplace Code of Conduct defines labor standards that aim to achieve decent and humane working conditions. The Code’s standards are based on International Labor... Read More
The Fair Trade USA (FTUSA) Pilot Program for Fair Trade Certified Apparel is the first global program to certify facilities making clothing, accessories, and linens with a... Read More
The Chemicals Management Module (CMM), developed by the OIA Chemicals Management Working Group, is organized around seven primary objectives; three levels of performance... Read More
The Blueprint is a model for leadership within the Global Compact, designed to inspire advanced performers to reach the next level of sustainability performance. It... Read More
In the following pages, each standard is followed by a table with its corresponding Compliance Criteria, against which factories are audited.
Learn how ISO 26000 contributes to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Valuing our clothes is a summary of the key findings of a major technical report published by WRAP. It presents estimates of the carbon, water and waste footprints of... Read More
Both ISO 26000 and the International Integrated Reporting <IR> encourage organizations to consider how their strategy, operations and governance work together to... Read More
This guide serves as a comprehensive tool for those deciding whether (or how and when) to become a Certified B Corp and/or a Benefit Corporation. It is telling that the... Read More
The Recycled ClaimStandard (RCS) is an international, voluntarystandard that sets requirements for third-party certification of Recycledinput and chain of custody.The goal... Read More
This white paper is for people who don’t know that much about the human rights and environmental issues behind fashion but want to know more. It is for those who may have... Read More
The Sustainable Clothing Guide is a practical guide to help brands and retailers to enhance the durability and quality of the clothing they produce.
Textile products are used by almost everybody throughout the world, fulfilling basic human needs such as keeping us warm and contributing to our social position. Every year... Read More