Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector

The garment and footwear sector is one of the largest consumer goods sectors in the world. Although it represents an important economic driving force, the tragic collapse of the Rana Plaza factory in 2013 brought global attention to the risks of severe adverse impacts both in manufacturing but also further upstream.

The OECD has developed a Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector. This Guidance, developed through an intense multi-stakeholder process, supports a common understanding of due diligence and responsible supply chain management in the sector.

How OECD’s new due diligence instrument can transform the global garment industry

Launch of the Guidance

The Guidance was released at a launch event in Paris on 8 February 2017, followed by a roundtable to discuss best practices for building responsible garment and footwear supply chains. Download the agenda

Agenda ｜Session Notes ｜Photos ｜News release

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