Guidelines for multinational enterprises
Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector
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OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment & 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.
Adopted in 2017, the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector establishes a common understanding of due diligence in the sector to help companies meet the due diligence expectations laid out in the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.
The Guidance, which was developed through a multi-stakeholder process, was approved by all governments adhering to the OECD Guidelines and endorsed by business, trade unions and civil society. It is a direct response to the G7 Leaders’ Declaration on 7-8 June 2015 in Schloss Elmau which welcomed international efforts to promulgate industry-wide due diligence standards in the textile and ready-made garment sector. The Guidance is applicable to all companies – large and small – operating in global garment and footwear supply chains.
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OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector
This annual event convenes over 500 representatives from government, business, workers and civil society to discuss key issues and risks related to due diligence in global garment and footwear supply chains.
OECD Alignment Assessments
The OECD has launched a process to assess the alignment of multi-stakeholder and industry initiatives with the detailed recommendations of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector. This process, called the OECD Alignment Assessment process, is voluntary and two assessments have been conducted to date. Access the alignment assessments
Public consultation
Draft feasibility study on measuring the uptake and impact of due diligence in the garment and footwear supply chain The OECD is holding a written consultation on this draft feasibility study. Organisations working in the garment and footwear sector are invited to review the draft study and provide feedback via the link below by COB on 30 September 2020.
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Implementation plan
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Resources How can fashion brands mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on garment workers?
How OECD’s new due diligence instrument can transform the global garment industry
Towards a standardised supplier assessment framework
Netherlands stakeholders reach Agreement on Sustainable Garment and Textile
Rethinking due diligence practices in the apparel supply chain
After Rana Plaza: Spotlight on responsible business conduct, OECD Observer
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