This paper presents the results of the OECD’s standards-only alignment assessment of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s written standards and policies set out in the Higg Brand & Retail Module against the recommendations set out in the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector. The paper is part of a series of pilot alignment assessments carried out by the OECD to evaluate the extent to which sustainability initiatives are aligned with the recommendations of relevant OECD due diligence guidance and associated governance criteria.
