- Aim/Focus
- Standard organisation
- Good to know
Below is a list of documents and policies that were used in the collection of the scheme data:
WRAP Pre-Audit Self Assessment Packet WRAP Risk Assessment WRAP Facility Handbook WRAP Risk Management Materials
Credibility 69%
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Availability of Scheme Structure
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Independence of Scheme Owner from Certificate Holder
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Availability of Standard
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Public Consultation of Standard
From March 2025, the required level of ambition for this minimum criterion will increase from 'basic' to 'advanced'.
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Standard Review
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Scheme Legal Status
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Sources of Finance
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Standard-Setting Process
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Assessment Methodology
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Sustainability Goals and Objectives of the Scheme
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Key Issues
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Stakeholder Feedback
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Consistent Interpretation
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Scheme Accessibility
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Assurance Provider Complaints and Appeals Mechanism
From March 2025, the required level of ambition for this minimum criterion will increase from 'basic' to 'advanced'.
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Assessment Reports Availability
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Scope and Duration of Certificate / License
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Certified or Verified Enterprise / Labelled Product List
From March 2025, the required level of ambition for this minimum criterion will increase from 'basic' to 'advanced'.
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Accredited/ Approved Assurance Providers
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Independent Conformity Assessment
From March 2025, the required level of ambition for this minimum criterion will increase from 'basic' to 'advanced'.
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Consistent Decision-Making on Conformity
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Procedure on Non-Conformities
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Claims and Labelling Policy
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Scheme Management
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Governance
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Does the scheme owner make its organisational structure publicly available, including composition of governance bodies?
Possible answers
- Yes (on request) (0 points)
- Yes publicly (1 point)
- No (0 points)
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Is the scheme owner a legal entity, or an organization that is a partnership of legal entities, or a government or inter-governmental agency?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (1 point)
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Is there a mechanism for stakeholders to participate in scheme development and decision-making?
Possible answers
- Yes available publicly (2 points)
- Yes available on request (1 point)
- No (0 points)
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Do the voting procedures of the top decision-making body ensure that there is a balanced representation of stakeholder interests, where no single interest predominates?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (1 point)
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Does the scheme owner make quantitative information on the income sources or financing structure of the scheme available?
Possible answers
- Yes (on request) (1 point)
- Yes publicly (2 points)
- No (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner have an internal quality management system available?
Possible answers
- Yes (on request) (1 point)
- Yes publicly (1 point)
- No (0 points)
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Is the scheme owner economically independent from the certificate holder?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (1 point)
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Does the scheme owner have sustainability-oriented goals and objectives?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (1 point)
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Does the scheme owner have a strategy for meeting its sustainability-oriented goals and objectives?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (on request) (1 point)
- Yes publicly (2 points)
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Does the scheme owner make its organisational structure publicly available, including composition of governance bodies?
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Impact
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Does the scheme owner have a system in place for measuring its impacts and progress towards its sustainability goals?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (on request) (1 point)
- Yes publicly (2 points)
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Does the scheme owner use the results of monitoring and evaluation for learning and improvements to its programme?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (1 point)
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Does the scheme owner make sustainability results from M&E available?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (on request) (1 point)
- Yes publicly (2 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner have a system in place for measuring its impacts and progress towards its sustainability goals?
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Complaints Mechanism
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Does the scheme owner have a publicly available and easily accessible complaints mechanism?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (1 point)
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Does the scheme owner have a publicly available and easily accessible complaints mechanism?
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Supporting Strategies
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Does the scheme implement strategies or activities to support improved performance of participating enterprises, e.g. capacity building, access to finance?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (1 point)
- Not Applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme implement strategies or activities to support improved performance of participating enterprises, e.g. capacity building, access to finance?
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Governance
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Standard-Setting
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Is the standard made publicly available free of charge?
Possible answers
- Yes (on request) (0 points)
- Yes publicly (1 point)
- No (0 points)
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Has a set of key sustainability issues in the sector where the scheme operates or product lifecycle been defined in the standard-setting process?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (1 point)
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Is the standard-setting procedure or a summary of the process for how stakeholders can engage in standard-setting made publicly available?
Possible answers
- Yes (on request) (0 points)
- Yes publicly (1 point)
- No (0 points)
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Can stakeholders participate in the standard-setting process?
Possible answers
- Members only (1 point)
- Invitation only (1 point)
- All stakeholders (2 points)
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Are stakeholders who are directly affected by the standard provided opportunities to participate in standard setting?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (1 point)
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Are draft standards field tested / piloted for relevance and auditability through the development and revision processes?
Possible answers
- Yes (1 point)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner provide information on how the input received from consultations has been included in the final version of the standard?
Possible answers
- Yes (on request) (1 point)
- Yes publicly (2 points)
- No (0 points)
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Do the voting procedures of the decision-making body responsible for standard setting ensure that there is a balanced representation of stakeholder interests?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (1 point)
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Is the standard reviewed and, if necessary, revised at least every 5 years?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (1 point)
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Does the scheme ensure that guidance is in place to support consistent interpretation of the standard?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (1 point)
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Are there procedures and guidance for application or interpretation of the standard to regional contexts?
Possible answers
- Yes (1 point)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Is the standard made publicly available free of charge?
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Assurance
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Assurance System
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Is there a publicly available documented assessment methodology for assurance providers to assess conformity with the standard?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes available on request (0 points)
- Yes publicly available (1 point)
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Is application (to get certified/verified) open to all potential applicants within the scope of the scheme?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (1 point)
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Does the scheme owner provide information on assessment fees or require this of assurance providers?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes available on request (1 point)
- Yes publicly available (2 points)
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Does the scheme owner require assurance providers to have an easily accessible complaints and appeals mechanism?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes available on request (1 point)
- Yes publicly available (2 points)
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Does the scheme owner make, or require assurance providers to make a summary of certification/verification reports (with personal and commercially sensitive information removed) available?
Possible answers
- No (no reports) (0 points)
- No (confidential) (1 point)
- Yes (on request) (2 points)
- Yes publicly (2 points)
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Does the certificate or license define the scope of assurance and duration for which it is valid?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (1 point)
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Does the scheme owner maintain or require assurance providers to maintain a publicly accessible list of certified or verified enterprises, or a list of verified products/product groups, or a list of members (in case of membership-based initiatives)?
Possible answers
- Yes (1 point)
- No (0 points)
- Yes incl. scope of certificate or license (2 points)
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Does the scheme owner maintain a current and publicly available list of all accredit-ed/approved/suspended assurance providers?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (on request) (0 points)
- Yes (publicly) (1 point)
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Does the scheme owner review the effectiveness of their assurance system on a periodic basis?
Possible answers
- Annual (1 point)
- Every 3 years (1 point)
- Every 5 years (1 point)
- Ad hoc (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner require that clients and other affected stakeholders are notified of changes to the assurance requirements?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (1 point)
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Does the scheme require performance improvements over time to maintain certification?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (1 point)
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Does the scheme owner have a documented assessment methodology for assurance providers that are assessing chain of custody?
Possible answers
- yes publicly available (2 points)
- yes available on request (1 point)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner require assurance providers to report to them on complaints received and, on the actions, taken to resolve the issue?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (1 point)
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Does the scheme owner maintain an information management system?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (1 point)
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Has the scheme specified equivalence requirements for any other scheme assurance results it recognises?
Possible answers
- Yes (1 point)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Is there a publicly available documented assessment methodology for assurance providers to assess conformity with the standard?
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Conformity Assessment
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Conformity Assessment Process
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Does the scheme require a third-party conformity assessment of all clients for compliance with its standard?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (2 points)
- Not Applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner define requirements for decision-making to ensure that assurance providers use consistent procedures for determining the conformity of clients or laboratory testing results with the standard?
Possible answers
- Yes (1 point)
- No (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner require assurance providers to have a procedure in place for how clients are required to address non-conformities, including when a certificate or license is suspended or revoked?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (1 point)
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Does the scheme require a third-party conformity assessment of all clients for compliance with its standard?
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Sustainability Audits
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Does the scheme owner have a documented oversight approach that requires assurance providers to be accredited or compliant with ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17021, ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17025 (for laboratories) requirements, or alternatively to be compliant with the relevant ISEAL Assurance Code requirements?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (1 point)
- Not Applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner require that clients are audited on a regular, recurring basis?
Possible answers
- 1 year or less (1 point)
- 1-2 years (1 point)
- 2-3 years (1 point)
- 4-5 years (1 point)
- 5 years or more (1 point)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Is the frequency or intensity of an audit or oversight assessment based on a risk assessment of the client or assurance provider?
Possible answers
- Yes (1 point)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner specify the required intensity for each type of audit and the activities that must be carried out by assurance providers for each of its standards?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (1 point)
- Not Applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner allow or require assurance providers to do unannounced audits?
Possible answers
- Allowed (1 point)
- Required (2 points)
- Not allowed (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Are auditors and assessors required to seek external stakeholder input during the audit and oversight assessment process?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (1 point)
- Not Applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner require assurance providers to follow a consistent report format?
Possible answers
- Yes (1 point)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner require that assurance providers and oversight bodies use competent and impartial personnel (other than auditor/assessor/ team) to make decisions on compliance?
Possible answers
- Yes (1 point)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner have a documented oversight approach that requires assurance providers to be accredited or compliant with ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17021, ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17025 (for laboratories) requirements, or alternatively to be compliant with the relevant ISEAL Assurance Code requirements?
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Group Certification
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Is the group required to have a shared management system with clear responsibilities for implementation of the system?
Possible answers
- Yes (1 point)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner have a mechanism that prescribes and justifies how all sites within a group certification will be audited over time?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (1 point)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Is there a sample size formula and sampling approach to determine the number of group members that is externally verified and how the sample is chosen?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (1 point)
- Yes based on risk assessment (2 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Do the requirements on group certification/verification define the conditions under which a group member shall be suspended or removed from a group?
Possible answers
- Member suspended from certification (1 point)
- Member removed from a group (1 point)
- Group suspension (1 point)
- No repercussion (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Is the group required to have a shared management system with clear responsibilities for implementation of the system?
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Chain of Custody
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Does the scheme owner require all enterprises that are physically handling the certified product to undergo a CoC audit if the product can be destined for retail sale as a certified, labelled product?
Possible answers
- Yes (1 point)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner require all enterprises that are physically handling the certified product to undergo a CoC audit if the product can be destined for retail sale as a certified, labelled product?
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Laboratory Testing
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In the documented assessment methodology, are test methods either referred to or included?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (on request) (1 point)
- Yes publicly (1 point)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Are there rules on random sampling and testing for the conformity monitoring?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (1 point)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Is there a procedure to deal with non-conforming products manufactured by a client / licensee?
Possible answers
- Yes (1 point)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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In the documented assessment methodology, are test methods either referred to or included?
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Conformity Assessment Process
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Assessor/ Auditor Competencies
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Does the scheme owner define the qualifications, competency, the required minimum industry audit experience and training requirements for assurance / oversight assessors?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (1 point)
- Not Applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner define the qualifications, competency, the required minimum industry audit experience and training requirements for assurance / oversight assessors?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (1 point)
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Does the scheme owner require that assurance provider auditors successfully complete auditor training on a standard that is relevant to the scheme and that is based on ISO 19011, or equivalent?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (1 point)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner require that assurance and oversight providers implement a programme to monitor and ensure the continued competence and good performance of assessors and auditors?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (1 point)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner carry out or require assurance providers to carry out calibration activities to ensure that assessors /auditors are aligned?
Possible answers
- Annually (2 points)
- Ad Hoc (1 point)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner require that assurance providers have a Code of Conduct, or equivalent, and supporting procedures to guide behaviour and actions of assurance providers' personnel and to address misconduct
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (1 point)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner assess potential risks to auditor / assessor impartiality and where warranted, do they require assurance providers and oversight bodies to implement practices to mitigate these risks?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (1 point)
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Does the scheme owner define the qualifications, competency, the required minimum industry audit experience and training requirements for assurance / oversight assessors?
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Accreditation / Oversight
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Does the scheme require an oversight mechanism and is it documented?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (1 point)
- Not Applicable (0 points)
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Is oversight conducted by a third party independent of the scheme owner and assurance providers?
Possible answers
- Yes (1 point)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme define the nature and intensity of oversight activities on assurance providers?
Possible answers
- <1 year (2 points)
- 1 year (2 points)
- 2-3 years (2 points)
- 4-5 years (1 point)
- >5 years (1 point)
- Not applicable (0 points)
- None (0 points)
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Does the intensity of oversight activities take account of risk factors associated with the assurance providers and their personnel?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (1 point)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner clearly define the application and selection process for assurance providers?
Possible answers
- Yes (1 point)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner assess scheme-specific competence when accepting assurance providers that are accredited to other relevant standards (proxy accreditation)?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (1 point)
- Yes assess scheme-specific competence (1 point)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme have or require oversight providers to have documented and accessible complaints and appeals mechanisms?
Possible answers
- Yes (1 point)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner define or request that oversight providers define how assurance providers have to address non-conformities raised through oversight?
Possible answers
- Yes (1 point)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner require that summaries of oversight reports (with personal and commercially sensitive information removed) are made publicly available?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (on request) (1 point)
- Yes publicly (2 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner require that on-site assessments of assurance providers are included in the oversight cycle?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (1 point)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner require that oversight includes reviews of assurance provider performance in the field?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (1 point)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme require an oversight mechanism and is it documented?
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Assurance System
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Claims & Traceability
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Traceability
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Does the scheme owner have a documented Chain of Custody standard or other traceability requirements that apply to the full supply chain?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes available on request (1 point)
- Yes publicly available (2 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Are there any CoC requirements for non-certified material, in case mixing of certified with uncertified inputs is allowed?
Possible answers
- Yes (1 point)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner require assurance providers to verify that all enterprises within the chain maintain accurate and accessible records that allow any certified product or batch of products to be traceable from the point of sale to the buyer?
Possible answers
- Yes (1 point)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Are companies required to keep CoC records for at least the term of certificate validity?
Possible answers
- Yes (1 point)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme have a traceability system that enables checking of product flow between links of the supply chain?
Possible answers
- Yes (1 point)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner have a documented Chain of Custody standard or other traceability requirements that apply to the full supply chain?
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Claims & Labelling
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Does the scheme owner have documented requirements for the use of its symbols, logos and/or claims related to its scheme and make them publicly available?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (1 point)
- Not Applicable (0 points)
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Do claims requirements specify the types of claims that can be made for different types of CoC models, where the scheme owner allows for more than one model?
Possible answers
- Yes (1 point)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Are claims and label users required to use unique license numbers or other tracking mechanisms?
Possible answers
- Yes (1 point)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner require surveillance of the accurate use of claims and labels in the market, including a complaints mechanism to report misuse?
Possible answers
- Yes (1 point)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Is the label accompanied by an explanatory text claim or a link to further information?
Possible answers
- Yes (1 point)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme have a procedure that defines specific consequences of misuse of claims and do they also require this of their assurance providers?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (1 point)
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Does the scheme owner have documented requirements for the use of its symbols, logos and/or claims related to its scheme and make them publicly available?
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Traceability
Environment 19%
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Hazardous Chemicals - Substances of very high concern under REACH
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Chemicals Harmful to Human Health
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Biodegredability of Substances
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Chemicals Harmful to the Environment
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Chemical Residues
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Wastewater Parameters
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Use of Natural Fibres
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Use of Synthetic Fibres
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Chemicals
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Chemical Use
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Does the standard include criteria on chemical use?
Possible answers
- Basic: Document use of all chemicals (1 point)
- Advanced: Increase efficiency/reduce chemical use (2 points)
Excerpt from standard:
There is no specific requirement that addresses this issue.
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Does the standard include criteria on chemicals listed on the REACH Candidate List as substances of very high concern?
Possible answers
- Basic: SVHC of Candidate List is prohibited but specific derogations/deviations/exceptions for a defined use OR lists prohibited/restricted substances based risk on an assessment (1 point)
- Advanced: Prohibit use except for defined derogations. (1 point)
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Does the standard include criteria on H statements?
Possible answers
- Basic: Risk assessment OR selection of substances for MRSL considers H statements. (1 point)
- Advanced: Prohibit use (2 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on the use of biocides?
Possible answers
- Basic: Restrict the use of biocides in the textile finishing processes (1 point)
- Advanced: Prohibit the use of biocides in the textile finishing processes (2 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on the use of formaldehyde?
Possible answers
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Does the standard include criteria on the use of nanomaterials?
Possible answers
- Basic: Restrict the use of nanomaterials (0 points)
- Advanced: Prohibit the use of nanomaterials (1 point)
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Does the standard include criteria on the use of flame retardants?
Possible answers
- Basic (0 points)
- Advanced: Prohibit use (1 point)
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Does the standard include criteria on biodegredability of substances?
Possible answers
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Does the standard include criteria on H statements H400, H410, H411?
Possible answers
- Basic: Include requirements for an ecological risk assessment of the substances in use OR the selection of substances for MRSL considers H statements (1 point)
- Advanced: Prohibit use of H statements except for the substance groups listed in the guidance (2 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on testing the final product regarding residues of chemicals?
Possible answers
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Does the scheme include criteria on hazardous chemicals, as referenced by (1) Stockholm convention, (2) WHO class 1A and B, (3) Rotterdam convention or on similar sector specific lists?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
There is no specific requirement that addresses this issue.
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Does the scheme include criteria on the use of materials containing dyes or pigments based on lead, copper, chromium, nickel, cadmium, cobalt and aluminium in the production phase?
Possible answers
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Does the standard include criteria on azo dyes that may cleave aromatic amines which are harmful to human health in the production phase?
Possible answers
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Does the standard include criteria on the use of chlorine gas, elemental chlorine, chloroorganic compounds as bleaching agent?
Possible answers
- Basic: Restrict use (1 point)
- Advanced: Prohibit use (2 points)
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Does the scheme include criteria on the use of mercury, cadmium, lead, chromiumVI and the ban on the manufacture, the use and treatment of mercury pursuant to the Minamata Convention?
Possible answers
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Does the standard include criteria on chemical use?
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Handling of Chemicals
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Does the standard include criteria on storage and labelling of chemicals?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
8.54 Does your facility maintain documentation for chemical labeling (including fire safety), chemical usage warnings, and proper handling instructions? 8.56 Does your facility ensure that all solvent wastes and flammable liquids are properly stored (including being kept in closed containers when not in use) at all times and kept away from potential ignition sources? 8.53 Does the facility have the required government storage and usage permits for chemicals, if required? 8.57 Are the chemical storage areas free of ignition sources, including lamps and lights?
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Does the standard include criteria on selective and targeted application of chemicals?
Possible answers
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Does the standard include criteria on training on chemicals handling and exposure?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
WORKER SAFETY AWARENESS 8.38 Have all employees who have any contact with chemicals been trained on how to safely handle and dispose of the specific chemicals and eliminate fire risk?
Referenzdokumente:
PRINCIPLE 8 HEALTH & SAFETY
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Does the standard include criteria on specific procedures/controls to deal with pollution incidents (to mitigate environmental impacts)?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
10.3 Does the facility have a program and materials to train relevant individuals on each practice of the environmental management system, including the prevention and control of harmful release of industrial waste into the environment?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 10
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Does the standard include criteria on storage and labelling of chemicals?
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Chemical Use
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Water
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Water Use
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Does the standard include criteria on water consumption in the production phase?
Possible answers
- Basic: Monitor volumes of water consumption over time (1 point)
- Advanced: Monitor water volumes & increase efficiency (2 points)
Excerpt from standard:
10.6 What does the facility do to monitor its water and electricity consumption and utilize renewable energy?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 10. Environment
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Does the standard include criteria on water consumption in the production phase?
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Wastewater
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Does the standard include criteria on wastewater quality and wastewater treatment?
Possible answers
- Basic: Treat wastewater (1 point)
- Advanced: Treat wastewater with parameters defined to ensure appropriate quality of wastewater (2 points)
Excerpt from standard:
There is no specific requirement that addresses this issue.
Referenzdokumente:
10.4 &10.7
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Does the standard include criteria on wastewater volumes (per unit of production)?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
10.2a Does the facility's environmental management system address where and how solid, chemical, sanitary and wastewater substances are disposed of? b. Does the facility recycle as required by the law?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 10. Environment
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Does the standard include threshold values on basic wastewater parameters?
Possible answers
- Basic: The scheme refers to national legislation. (1 point)
- Advanced: The schemes requires threshold values on basic wastewater parametersfor different production steps. (1 point)
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Does the standard include threshold values on advanced wastewater parameters?
Possible answers
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Does the standard include criteria on wastewater quality and wastewater treatment?
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Water Use
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Inputs
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Fibres
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Does the standard include criteria on the production of natural fibres?
Possible answers
- Basic: Fibres are randomly tested for agrochemical residues AND hazardous pesticides as described in the guidance are prohibited. (1 point)
- Advanced: At least 51% of fibres is organic or organic in conversion (non-organic natural fibres have to be tested for agrochemical residues). (2 points)
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Does the standard include specific criteria for different types of synthetic fibres (including man-made cellulose fibres)?
Possible answers
- Basic: Not applicable (for schemes containing less than 10% of synthetic fibres) (0 points)
- Advanced: Standard formulates specific criteria for sustainable production of synthetic fibres OR addresses sustainable sourcing of synthetic fibres. (1 point)
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Does the standard include criteria on the usage of recycled material?
Possible answers
- Basic: Use of recycled material in packaging (1 point)
- Advanced: Use of recycled material in product (2 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?
Possible answers
- Basic: Allow use with adequate controls to prohibit contamination (1 point)
- Advanced: Prohibit use (2 points)
Excerpt from standard:
There is no specific requirement that addresses this issue.
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Does the standard include criteria on the production of natural fibres?
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Fibres
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Quality
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Quality and Suitability
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Does the standard cover criteria on the quality of textiles?
Possible answers
- Basic: Less than four aspects are tested textile (1 point)
- Advanced: All four aspects (fastness of rubbing/ perspiration/ light/ washing) are tested (2 points)
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Does the standard cover criteria on the quality of textiles?
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Quality and Suitability
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Energy & Climate
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Climate Change Mitigation
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Does the standard include criteria on energy consumption in the production phase?
Possible answers
- Basic: Monitor energy consumption over time (1 point)
- Advanced: Reduce consumption, increase efficiency OR increase use of renewables (2 points)
Excerpt from standard:
10.6 What does the facility do to monitor its water and electricity consumption and utilize renewable energy?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 10. Environment
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Does the standard include criteria on energy consumption in the production phase?
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Climate Change Mitigation
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Waste & Air Pollution
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Waste Management
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Does the standard include criteria on volumes of waste?
Possible answers
- Basic (0 points)
- Advanced: Reduction of volumes of waste (1 point)
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Does the standard include criteria on toxicity of waste?
Possible answers
- Basic (0 points)
- Advanced: Reduce and/or treat toxic waste (1 point)
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Does the standard include criteria on reusing or recycling waste on-site?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
10.7 Does the facility’s environmental management system address where and how solid, chemical, sanitary, and wastewater substances are disposed of?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 10: 10.7
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Does the standard include criteria on waste management in the production phase?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
10.2a Does the facility’s environmental management system address where and how solid, chemical, sanitary, and wastewater substances are disposed of?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 10
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Does the standard include criteria on waste segregation?
Possible answers
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Does the standard include criteria on safe disposal of hazardous waste?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
10.2a Does your facility’s environmental management system address where and how solid, chemical, sanitary and wastewater substances are disposed?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 10
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Does the standard include criteria on uncontrolled on-site waste burning?
Possible answers
- Basic (0 points)
- Advanced: Prohibit waste burning (1 point)
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Does the standard include criteria on uncontrolled waste landfilling?
Possible answers
- Basic (0 points)
- Advanced: Prohibit waste landfilling (1 point)
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Does the standard include criteria on handling or disposal of waste by third parties?
Possible answers
- Basic (0 points)
- Advanced: Keep records on third party contractors (1 point)
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Does the standard include criteria on volumes of waste?
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Air pollution (excl. GHG) & Immission
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Does the standard include criteria on air pollution?
Possible answers
- Basic: Monitor emissions over time (for textiles at least in textile finishing) (1 point)
- Advanced: End-of-pipe technology (2 points)
Excerpt from standard:
10.3 Does the facility have a program and materials to train relevant individuals on each practice of the environmental management system, including the prevention and control of harmful release of industrial waste into the environment? 10.2a Does your facility’s environmental management system address where and how solid, chemical, sanitary and wastewater substances are disposed? 10.4a Does the facility maintain records of emission events? b. Do emissions meet the permissible standards as defined by the law?
Referenzdokumente:
10.3 &10.7
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For which production phase does the standard include criteria on air pollution?
Possible answers
- Basic (0 points)
- Advanced: Restrictions on air pollution for some of the production steps (1 point)
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Does the standard include criteria on air pollution?
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Waste Management
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Environmental Management
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Environmental Management
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Does the standard include a general criterion on compliance with all relevant local, regional and national environmental laws and regulations?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
10. Environment Facilities will comply with environmental rules, regulations and standards applicable to their operations, and will observe environmentally conscious practices in all locations where they operate.
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 10
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Does the standard include criteria to ensure that relevant and up-to-date permits are held (such as water use rights or land use titles)?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (1 point)
- Not Applicable (0 points)
Excerpt from standard:
10.5 Does a review of the following records reveal any irregularities? • local government environmental inspection reports • certificates/permits • notices of deficiencies
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 10
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Does the standard include criteria on mitigating negative environmental impacts prior to production/operation?
Possible answers
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Does the standard include criteria on assessing the environmental risks and impacts of production/operations prior to any significant intensification or expansion of business operations/cultivation and infrastructure?
Possible answers
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Does the standard include criteria on stakeholder engagement to achieve environmental targets?
Possible answers
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Does the standard include a general criterion on compliance with all relevant local, regional and national environmental laws and regulations?
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Environmental Management
Socio-Economic 64%
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Freedom of Association
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Collective Bargaining
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Labour Contracts
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Workers Representation where Restricted by Law
From March 2025, the required level of ambition for this minimum criterion will increase from 'basic' to 'advanced'.
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Forced labour
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Debt bondage
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Withholding Papers
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Freedom of Movement
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Minimum Age/ ILO 138
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Age Verification
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Worst forms of child labour/ ILO 182
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Equal Remuneration/ ILO 100
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Maternity Leave
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Non-Discrimination
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Business Legality
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Legal Minimum Wage
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Working Hours
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Sub-Contractors
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Harassment and abuse
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Workplace Conditions
From March 2025, the required level of ambition for this minimum criterion will increase from 'basic' to 'advanced'.
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Potable water
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Improved Sanitation Facilities
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Building and Construction Safety
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Fire Preparedness
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Emergency and Evacuation Safety
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ILO 155
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Company Responsibility
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Does the standard require the implementation of measures that aim at generating equal economic opportunities for women and men?
Possible answers
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Does the standard include criteria on assessing the impacts of operations on human rights?
Possible answers
- Basic: Human Rights Impact Assessment OR Social Impact Assessment (1 point)
- Advanced: Human Rights Impact Assessment AND Social Impact Assessment (2 points)
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Does the standard require the implementation of measures that aim at generating equal economic opportunities for women and men?
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Labour Rights and Working Conditions
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ILO Core Conventions
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Does the standard include criteria on freedom of association and the right to organize as described in ILO 87?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
9.1 Does the facility have procedures that recognize and respect the right of workers to exercise their lawful rights of free association and collective bargaining? 9.2a Which of the follow does the facility have: A union; Association; Workers’ committee; Collective representation of workers b. Does this workers’ group operate free from coercion or illegal restrictions to its operations?c. Does the facility consult with the worker representatives on any issues that are a requirement by law such as facility disclosures, mass lay-offs, restructuring of the business etc.?d. Is there any bargaining agreement or labor-management negotiation on workplace issues? Specify what agreement e. If there is a bargaining agreement, does it meet the legal minimum requirements?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 9
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Does the standard include criteria on the right to collective bargaining, as laid down by ILO 98?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
Facilities will recognize and respect the right of employees to exercise their lawful rights of free association and collective bargaining. Facilities will respect the freedom of each employee to choose for him- or her-self whether or not to join a workers’ association. Facilities cannot discriminate against workers based on whether or not they choose to associate. Both the facility and the workers shall ensure they conduct themselves in accordance with all relevant laws in this regard. Facilities will ensure an effective mechanism is in place to address any workplace grievances. d. Is there any bargaining agreement or labor-management negotiation on workplace issues? e. If there is a bargaining agreement, does it meet the legal minimum requirements?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 9
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Does the standard prohibit forced and compulsory labour as defined in ILO 29 and ILO 105?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
2. Prohibition of Forced Labor Facilities will not use involuntary, forced or trafficked labor. Facilities will maintain employment strictly on a voluntary basis. Facilities will not use any forced, prison, indentured, bonded or trafficked labor. This will include ensuring that any workers they hire will be under labor contracts that fully comply with all relevant legal requirements and do not impose any form of coercion (including imposing substantial fines or loss of residency papers by workers leaving employment or restricting a worker’s ability to voluntarily end his/her employment). In addition, workers should not be employed subject to any financial or collateral guarantee or debt security; any recruitment fees involved should be borne by facilities, not workers. Further, facilities will ensure that the workers’ travel documents are not withheld, and that all written contracts are in a language understood by the workers.
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 2
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Does the standard include criteria on the prohibition of child labour as defined under ILO 138?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
Facilities will not hire any employee under the age of 15 (14 in less-developed countries) or under the minimum age established by law for employment, whichever is greater, or any employee whose employment would interfere with compulsory schooling. Facilities will ensure they do not engage in any form of child labor, including, but not limited to, the internationally recognized worst forms of child labor. Consistent with ILO Convention 138, facilities may not employ any person at an age younger than the law of the jurisdiction allows and in any case not below the age of 15 (14 in less-developed countries), even if permitted by local law. In addition, facilities will adhere to local legal requirements regarding mandatory schooling. Further, if, where permitted by local law, a facility employs young workers (defined as workers whose age is between the minimum age of employment and 18 years), the facility will also comply with any applicable legal restrictions on the nature and volume of work performed by such young workers, as well as any other requirements imposed by law, including limitations related to working hours and to ensuring that such young workers do not perform any hazardous work (e.g., chemical handling or operating heavy machinery).
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 3
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Does the standard cover requirements on the prevention of worst forms of child labour as defined under ILO 182?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
Facilities will not hire any employee under the age of 15 (14 in less-developed countries) or under the minimum age established by law for employment, whichever is greater, or any employee whose employment would interfere with compulsory schooling. Facilities will ensure they do not engage in any form of child labor, including, but not limited to, the internationally recognized worst forms of child labor.
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 3
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Does the standard address the payment of equal wages as defined in ILO 100?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
7.7 Are workers with the same job and seniority paid the same rate, irrespective of race, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or other characteristics
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 7
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Does the standard include criteria on the non-discrimination in the workplace, as defined in ILO 111?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
7.2 Are the facility’s written policy, practices and procedures on discriminatory behavior effectively communicated to and understood by all workers and management personnel? 7.3 Does the facility have an effective program and materials used to train relevant individuals, including all individuals responsible for the supervision of workers and the hiring process, on the facility’s policy and procedures prohibiting discrimination? 7.4 Does the facility effectively communicate the requirements of this Principle to third parties (subcontractors, labor brokers/ agencies, industrial parks, export processing zones, free trade zones, etc.) that may recruit and screen applicants on its behalf in writing? 7.7 Are workers with the same job and seniority paid the same rate, irrespective of race, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or other characteristics? 7.9 Do all workers sign statements (statements may be included in an employment application or contract), written in the language(s) understood by workers, affirming their receipt and understanding of the facility’s anti-discrimination policies and procedures?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 7
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Does the standard include criteria on occupational health and safety, as defined in ILO 155?
Possible answers
- Basic: Partial compliance with ILO 155 (1 point)
- Advanced: Full compliance with ILO 155 (2 points)
Excerpt from standard:
8.1 Does the facility comply with all relevant health and safety laws and regulations, including any directives related to public health issued by relevant local authorities? 8.2 Has facility management deployed an adequate plan to address public health issues in the facility? 8.3 Does the facility undertake internal monitoring of its health and safety systems, including fire safety, to ensure it is following written procedures/processes and meeting the requirements of all relevant laws?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 8
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Does the standard include criteria on freedom of association and the right to organize as described in ILO 87?
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Labour Rights
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Other Labour Rights
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Does the standard include criteria on the formation of workers representations where freedom of association is restricted by law?
Possible answers
- Basic: Allow (1 point)
- Advanced: Promote (2 points)
Excerpt from standard:
Q9.2 9.2a Which of the follow does the facility have: Note: Facility is required to indicate whether an informal or formal association of workers exists. If a lawful association of workers exists, include a representative of such association in the interview process. Some form of effective mechanism must exist to address workplace grievances. List the name of the lead workers’ representative (in the union, association, workers’ committee, or collective representation of workers.)
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 9 Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
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Does the standard include criteria on worker grievance mechanisms?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
Facilities will recognize and respect the right of employees to exercise their lawful rights of free association and collective bargaining. Facilities will respect the freedom of each employee to choose for him- or her-self whether or not to join a workers’ association. Facilities cannot discriminate against workers based on whether or not they choose to associate. Both the facility and the workers shall ensure they conduct themselves in accordance with all relevant laws in this regard. Facilities will ensure an effective mechanism is in place to address any workplace grievances. 9.1 Does the facility have procedures that recognize and respect the right of workers to exercise their lawful rights of free association and collective bargaining?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 9
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Does the standard include requirements on setting up policies or procedures to manage basic labour rights in the workplace?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
Audit Report: Q1.2b Does the facility have written policies and procedures for current information on all relevant laws and regulations on all 12 WRAP Principles? Q2.1 2.1 Does the facility maintain a written procedure to avoid employing involuntary, forced, prison, indentured, bonded, or trafficked labor? Q3.1 3.1 Does the facility maintain a written procedure to avoid employing child labor? Q4.1a Does the facility maintain a written procedure on the prohibition of harassment, abuse, and corporal punishment? Q6.1 Does the facility have procedure to ensure compliance with national and local laws? Q7.1 Does the facility have procedures and practices to ensure compliance and remediation with the facility policy? Q8.3 Does the facility undertake internal monitoring of its health and safety systems, including fire safety, to ensure it is following written procedures/processes and meeting the requirements of all relevant laws? Q9.1 Does the facility have procedures that recognize and respect the right of workers to exercise their lawful rights of free association and collective bargaining?
Referenzdokumente:
12 Principles WRAP Audit Report Template
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Does the standard include requirements to inform workers about their labour rights?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
4.2a Does the facility have an effective and mandatory program to train relevant individuals, including all individuals responsible for the supervision of workers, on the facility’s policies and procedures prohibiting all forms of harassment, abuse, and corporal punishment? b. Does the facility provide the trainings to its workers on the facility’s policies and procedures prohibiting all forms of harassment, abuse, and corporal punishment? 6.2 Does the facility have an effective program and relevant materials to train all individuals, including all individuals responsible for production coordination and scheduling, to ensure that workers work no more than the legal maximum hours, including overtime ceilings? 7.3 Does the facility have an effective program and materials used to train relevant individuals, including all individuals responsible for the supervision of workers and the hiring process, on the facility’s policy and procedures prohibiting discrimination? c. Does the facility provide training to all workers on termination and layoff policies and procedures, particularly to newly hired workers?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 4, 6 and 7
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Does the standard include criteria on the formation of workers representations where freedom of association is restricted by law?
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Child Labour
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Does the standard require verification and documentation of age of (young) workers?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
3.5 Does the facility obtain proof of age documentation from potential workers and review the documentation for authenticity prior to hiring through: a. Interview process (interview checklist maintained)? b. Compare photo on age document with physical appearance of person?c. Worker’s completed and signed employment application?d. Others (Please list) Apply extra diligence in locations where child labor is common 3.6 Does the facility retain proof of age documentation for each worker and maintain the information in the worker’s personnel file for the length of time as required by law?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 3
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Does the standard require that assistance be provided to replaced child workers?
Possible answers
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Does the standard include criteria on special treatment of young workers?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
If young workers (legal minimum working age up to 18 years old) are employed, does the facility ensure that: a. It has written policies and procedures related to recruitment and employment practices of young workers? b. Worker’s assigned tasks are appropriate for their age, including, but not limited to, operating of heavy machinery, hazardous work environment, etc.? c. Overtime/night work complies with local/national law? d. Medical check/registration with local bureau (if applicable) are conducted?e. It accurately maintains the list of young workers?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 3
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Does the standard require verification and documentation of age of (young) workers?
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Wages and Benefits
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Does the standard require paying wages sufficient to meet basic needs of the worker and his or her family (living wage)?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
"Facilities will pay at least the minimum total compensation required by local law"
Referenzdokumente:
p. 6 of the Factory Handbook v.2
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Does the standard require paying legal minimum wages?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
5.5a Does the facility post legal minimum wage rates, overtime premium rates, benefits policies, social insurance, and additional payment information in the language(s) understood by the facility workers? b. Are workers provided with adequate communication of their legally mandated minimum compensation rights, including overtime premiums?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 5
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Does the standard require the provision of social benefits?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
5.4a Does the facility meet their obligations on social insurance? b. Does the facility cover all eligible workers under social insurance? c. Does the facility make the required payments to the government without delay? 5.5a Does the facility post legal minimum wage rates, overtime premium rates, benefits policies, social insurance, and additional payment information in the language(s) understood by the facility workers?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 5
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Does the standard require compensating overtime?
Possible answers
- Basic: Yes (1 point)
- Advanced: Yes and overtime is paid at a rate of at least 125% of the regular income (2 points)
Excerpt from standard:
Prohibited: 1. Deliberate and ongoing human rights violations: Forced labour (bonded labour, not allowing workers to leave at their own will, forced to work overtime). 5.2 Does the facility compensate workers consistently with their terms of employment and in accordance with local/national laws and regulations related to the following: Overtime premium? 5.5a Does the facility post legal minimum wage rates, overtime premium rates, benefits policies, social insurance, and additional payment information in the language(s) understood by the facility workers?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 5
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Does the standard require paid leave?
Possible answers
- Basic: One out of three (casual / sick / annual leave) (0 points)
- Advanced: Two out of three (casual / sick / annual leave) (1 point)
Excerpt from standard:
5.2 Does your facility compensate employees consistently with their terms of employment and in accordance with local laws and regulations on the following: a. Minimum wage? b. On time wage payments? c. Overtime premium? d. On time payment for termination/dismissal/severance? e. Benefits, including but not limited to, entitled leave, maternity leave, etc.?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 5
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Does the standard require wages being paid in a timely, regular and convenient manner understood by all employees?
Possible answers
- Basic: Yes, some measures are in place (1 point)
- Advanced: Yes, all measures are in place (2 points)
Excerpt from standard:
5.1 Does the facility maintain a compensation and benefits policy that includes all of the following: a. A detailed description of the workers’ compensation and benefits at the time of employment? b. Both written and verbal explanations of wage calculations provided at the time of employment? c. A requirement that changes relating to compensation rates or methods of wage calculations shall be communicated timely and effectively? d. All compensation and benefits at least meet the local requirements? 5.2 Does the facility compensate workers consistently with their terms of employment and in accordance with local/national laws and regulations related to the following: a. Minimum wage? b. On time wage payments? c. Overtime premium? d. On time payment for resignation/ termination/dismissal/severance? e. Benefits, including but not limited to, entitled leave, maternity leave, etc.?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 5
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Does the standard require paying wages sufficient to meet basic needs of the worker and his or her family (living wage)?
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Gender
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Does the standard include criteria on having policies and/ or processes in place that prevent discrimination of women and men in the workplace?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
7.7 Are workers with the same job and seniority paid the same rate, irrespective of race, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or other characteristics? 7.6 Does the facility explicitly prohibit mandatory pregnancy testing as a condition of employment or continued employment?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 7
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Does the standard include criteria on the right to maternity leave (as defined in ILO 183)?
Possible answers
- Basic: Partial compliance (1 point)
- Advanced: Full compliance (2 points)
Excerpt from standard:
5.4a Does the facility meet their obligations on social insurance? b. Does the facility cover all eligible workers under social insurance? c. Does the facility make the required payments to the government without delay? 5.2 Does the facility compensate workers consistently with their terms of employment and in accordance with local/national laws and regulations related to the following: e. Benefits, including but not limited to, entitled leave, maternity leave, etc.?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 5
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Does the standard include criteria on having policies and/ or processes in place that prevent discrimination of women and men in the workplace?
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Voluntary Labour
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Does the scheme require that workers are not held in debt bondage or forced to work for an employer to pay off debt?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
2.15 Does the facility require all hiring documents (e.g., an employment application or contract) to: a. Include a statement affirming that applicants are seeking employment voluntarily and are not under threat of any penalty, coercion or debt security?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 2
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Does the standard prohibit the withholding of workers' documents?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
2.19 Does the facility hold original identification papers, travel documents, passports or other valuable personal items of their workers? If yes, provide details of relevant policies and procedures, including whether they involve any monetary deposit on the part of workers.
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 2
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Does the standard include criteria on the freedom of movement of employees?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
2.4 Are there any indications that workers’ movements are being restricted at any time, including, but not limited to, legal breaks, lunch break, and the use of toilet? 2.5a Are there exaggerated security measures or logistics restricting freedom of movement in use at the facility? b. Are there exaggerated security measures or logistics restricting freedom of movement in the dorms/apartments? 2.11 Are the doors and gates of the facility locked only after business hours and for housing security reasons and in compliance with applicable fire codes? 2.12 Does the facility prohibit all relevant individuals, including any person under the facility’s direction (such as security guards), from coercing workers in any way, or unnecessarily limiting workers’ freedom of movements? 2.13 Are workers freedom of movement unimpeded upon their shift’s conclusion?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 2
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Does the scheme require that workers are not held in debt bondage or forced to work for an employer to pay off debt?
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Non-Discrimination
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Does the standard include criteria on the non-discrimination of persons with disabilities?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
7.7 Are workers with the same job and seniority paid the same rate, irrespective of race, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or other characteristics?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 7
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Does the standard include criteria on the non-discrimination of persons with disabilities?
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Working Hours
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Does the standard include criteria on working hours, rest days or overtime?
Possible answers
- Basic: Requirement to include criteria on working hours, rest days or overtime / voluntary extra work at least according to national law or industry specific minimum standards (1 point)
- Advanced: Standard requirements comply with ILO 1 requirements (2 points)
Excerpt from standard:
Hours worked each day, and days worked each week and each month, should not exceed the limitations of the country’s law. 6.1 Does the facility have procedure to ensure compliance with national and local laws? 6.2 Does the facility have an effective program and relevant materials to train all individuals, including all individuals responsible for production coordination and scheduling, to ensure that workers work no more than the legal maximum hours, including overtime ceilings? 6.3 Are all workers made aware, at the time of hiring, of facility policies and procedures that specify the legal limitations on the following: a. The maximum hours of work per day, week and month, both regular and overtime? b. The maximum number of consecutive days they can legally be required to work?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 6
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Does the standard include criteria on working hours, rest days or overtime?
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Scope of Labour Rights
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Do worker's rights and benefits set out by the standard apply to all forms of work?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
There is no specific requirement that addresses this issue.
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Do the standard's rights and benefits for workers also apply to sub-contracted labour?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
1.11 Has your facility informed the subcontractor in writing of their obligations under the local labor law and WRAP’s requirements? 1.12 Does your facility keep receipt of subcontractor acknowledgement of these requirements?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 1
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Does the standard include criteria on the establishment of labour contracts compliant with national legal requirements?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
2.22a. Do workers understand the terms of their employment? b. Are all work contracts in the language(s) understood by workers and signed by both parties (employer and workers)? c. Do contract provisions meet legal requirements and include all necessary information in a transparent and accurate manner? d. Are copies of contracts provided to workers and kept in personnel files? e. Is there evidence that the facility has a practice of replacing or changing original contract terms to terms less favorable for the worker without the worker’s knowledge and/or consent (i.e., contract substitution and supplemental agreements)? 2.15 Does the facility require all hiring documents (e.g., an employment application or contract) to: a. Include a statement affirming that applicants are seeking employment voluntarily and are not under threat of any penalty, coercion or debt security? b. Be signed by each applicant? c. Be maintained in the worker’s personnel file?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 2
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Does the standard include criteria on contracts provided to workers in a language understandable to them?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
Facilities will not use involuntary, forced or trafficked labor. Facilities will maintain employment strictly on a voluntary basis. Facilities will not use any forced, prison, indentured, bonded or trafficked labor. This will include ensuring that any workers they hire will be under labor contracts that fully comply with all relevant legal requirements and do not impose any form of coercion (including imposing substantial fines or loss of residency papers by workers leaving employment or restricting a worker’s ability to voluntarily end his/her employment). In addition, when hiring workers through an employment broker or agency, facilities will ensure that the workers’ passports are not withheld, all written contracts are in the native language of the workers, and recruitment fees are not borne by the workers themselves. 2.22a. Do workers understand the terms of their employment? b. Are all work contracts in the language(s) understood by workers and signed by both parties (employer and workers)? c. Do contract provisions meet legal requirements and include all necessary information in a transparent and accurate manner?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 2
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Does the standard require compliance with (at least) all ILO Core Conventions for different suppliers along the supply chain?
Possible answers
- Basic: Main tier 1 suppliers (1 point)
- Advanced: All tier 1 suppliers (2 points)
Excerpt from standard:
Appendix 2: WRAP’s 12 Principles The WRAP Principles are based on generally accepted international workplace standards, local laws and workplace regulations, and include the spirit or language of relevant conventions of the International Labor Organization (ILO), the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)’s Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. The Principles encompass human resources management, health and safety, environmental practices, and legal compliance including import/export and customs compliance and security standards. WRAP Pre-Audit Self-Assessment January 2022 Edition 1.11 Has -your facility informed its top three (3) raw materials suppliers for finished goods, e.g., fabric, yarn, or leather, (by value of business transacted with them in the preceding 12 months), in writing, of the facility’s expectation that the supplier runs its operations in accordance with local/national laws and WRAP’s Principles?
Referenzdokumente:
Facilities’ Handbook January 2021 Edition Appendix 2: WRAP’s 12 Principles WRAP Pre-Audit Self-Assessment January 2022 Edition PRINCIPLE 1 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND WORKPLACE REGULATIONS
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Do worker's rights and benefits set out by the standard apply to all forms of work?
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Other Labour Rights
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Health and Safety
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Occupational Health and Safety
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Does the standard prohibit harassment or abuse of workers?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
Facilities will provide a work environment free of supervisory or co-worker harassment and abuse, and free of corporal punishment in any form. Facilities will ensure a workplace that is respectful of a worker’s rights and dignity. This includes ensuring that no corporal punishment or physical coercion be used. Facilities will not engage in or tolerate – either at the workplace or in residential quarters provided by facilities or labor brokers acting on their behalf – any sexual harassment or abuse, indecent or threatening gestures, abusive tone or language or any other kind of undesired physical or verbal contact, such as bullying. In particular, facilities will ensure proper training at all levels - including management, supervisors and workers - to secure a workplace free of harassment and abuse.
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 4
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Does the standard include requirements on workplace conditions?
Possible answers
- Basic: At least four requirements on proper workplace environment (1 point)
- Advanced: All requirements on proper workplace environment (2 points)
Excerpt from standard:
8.12 Does the facility address the following occupational health and safety needs required by the relevant laws and regulations for the following: a. Heat stress/extreme temperatures? b. Paint spray/spot cleaning booths? c. Welding safety? d. Respiratory safety? e. Bloodborne pathogen program? f. Hearing (noise control program)? g. Indoor air quality? h. Cotton dust ventilation? i. Sanitary waste disposal?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 8
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Does the standard require policies and procedures to manage health and safety in the workplace?
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Excerpt from standard:
8.4a Have risk assessments been carried out throughout the facility, including fire risk assessments? b. How often does the facility perform risk assessments? c. Were the findings communicated with management and health & safety committee? d. Were actions taken to correct the findings?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 8
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Does the standard include criteria on the access to basic medical services for workers?
Possible answers
- Basic: Only treatment of acute work-related accidents/ illness (1 point)
- Advanced: Work-related accidents plus preventative care (2 points)
Excerpt from standard:
8.36 Are the first aid responders/emergency safety personnel properly trained and identified?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 8
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Does the standard require compensation payments/ covering of costs in case of work related accidents and injuries?
Possible answers
- Basic: Partial coverage of costs (1 point)
- Advanced: Full coverage of costs (2 points)
Excerpt from standard:
5.4a Does the facility meet their obligations on social insurance? b. Does the facility cover all eligible workers under social insurance? Social Insurance Analysis (Table)
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 5 Wages & Compensation - 5.4 & Social Insurance Analysis (Table)
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Does the standard require that workers have access to safe drinking water?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
8.23 Is there clean and free drinking water that is easily accessible to all workers at the facility? List potability test report numbers, if applicable. If not, describe how the facility determines the drinking water is suitable for consumption.
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 8
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Does the standard require access to clean and improved sanitation facilities?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
8.18 Are the toilets and washrooms in the facility: a. In sanitary and serviceable condition? b. Meeting minimum quantity required by law? c. Stocked adequately with soap and toilet paper?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 8
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Does the standard require training of workers on health and safety issues?
Possible answers
- Basic (0 points)
- Advanced: Systematic (1 point)
Excerpt from standard:
8.8 Does the facility have an effective program and materials to train relevant individuals, including all individuals responsible for the supervision of workers, on all of the relevant occupational health and safety issues? 8.33 Does the facility conduct health & safety and fire safety orientation training for all new workers? 8.34 Does the training cover the following regarding fire safety: a. Workers are informed of the locations of fire alarm pull/button stations? b. Workers are informed of the locations of fire extinguishers in and near their work area? c. Workers have specific training concerning the dangers of smoke inhalation? d. Workers are informed of the location of nearest exits and assembly points? 8.35 Is worker training conducted for first aid and safety? 8.36 Are the first aid responders/emergency safety personnel properly trained and identified? 8.37 Have selected workers been trained on the proper use of firefighting equipment? 8.38 Have all workers who have any contact with chemicals and hazardous materials been trained on how to safely handle and dispose of specific chemicals and hazardous materials and how to eliminate fire risk?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 8
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Does the scheme require safe and appropriate housing for all workers?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
8.67 Does the dormitory/apartment have a written safety program, including written emergency procedures to handle natural disasters, fire safety, and emergencies and industrial accidents? 8.68 What is the overall general appearance of the dormitory/apartment? Excellent/Good/Fair/Unacceptable 8.69 Does a visual inspection of the dormitory/apartment building(s) suggest any potential concerns about physical integrity? 8.70 Has the facility posted an emergency evacuation plan of the dormitories/apartments in the language(s) understood by the residents? 8.71 Does the facility conduct regular emergency evacuation drills (at least semi-annual) for the dormitories/apartments? 8.72 Does a dormitory/apartment tour verify that safety equipment is in compliance with the law requirements? 8.25a Is the facility’s canteen/cafeteria operated and maintained in a safe and healthy manner? b. Does the canteen/cafeteria have the required licenses to operate? c. Does the staff have the required health certificates?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 8
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Does the standard prohibit harassment or abuse of workers?
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Building and Fire Safety
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Does the standard include criteria on building safety?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
8.13 Does a visual inspection of the facility’s building(s) suggest any potential concerns about physical integrity? 8.14 Are there any cracks on any of the building structures observed during the audit? 8.15 What is the overall general appearance of this facility: Excellent/Good/Fair/Unacceptable 8.65 Does the facility conduct joint risk assessments with other operations in the building?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 8
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Does the standard cover fire-preparedness?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
8.39a Does the facility have an emergency evacuation plan, in the language(s) understood by workers, posted in view of the facility’s workers? b. Does the plan correspond accurately with the facility’s actual floor plan? 8.41 Can assembly point(s) accommodate ALL workers? 8.42 Does a facility tour verify that safety equipment is: a. Visible? b. Appropriate in functionality and number? c. Properly distributed throughout the facility d. Easily accessible? e. Properly mounted? f. Unblocked and free of obstruction? g. Fire extinguishers are appropriate for the class(es) of fires possible in the area? 8.43 Are the fire-fighting water hoses and connections in usable condition? 8.44 Does the facility have appropriate measures to ensure adequate water pressure for fire-fighting water hoses and sprinkler systems? 8.45 Do sprinkler valves appear in good working order? 8.46 Are all sprinkler heads kept unobstructed from storage or other materials? 8.47a Are fire alarms unobstructed and identified? 8.48 Are lighting and alarm systems adequate and fitted with back-up systems?8.49a. Is appropriate lighting in place in the facility?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 8
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Does the standard include criteria on evacuation safety and emergency management plan?
Possible answers
- Basic: Emergency and evacuation safety requirements exist (1 point)
- Advanced: An emergency management plan exists (1 point)
Excerpt from standard:
8.39a Does the facility have an emergency evacuation plan, in the language(s) understood by workers, posted in view of the facility’s workers? b. Does the plan correspond accurately with the facility’s actual floor plan? 8.9 Does the facility have a written safety program, including written emergency procedures to handle natural disasters, fire safety, and emergencies and industrial accidents?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 8
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Does the standard include criteria on building safety?
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Occupational Health and Safety
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ILO Core Conventions
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Business Practice and Ethical Issues
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Economic Development and Fair Business Practice
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Economic Sustainability
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Does the standard include criteria on the provision of professional training for workers?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
Is employee training conducted for first aid and safety?
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Does the standard include criteria on business viability?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
There is no specific requirement that addresses this issue.
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Does the standard include criteria on management plans for continuous improvement?
Possible answers
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Does the standard include criteria on improving productivity?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
There is no specific requirement that addresses this issue.
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Does the standard include criteria on the provision of professional training for workers?
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Legality
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Does the standard include criteria on business legality?
Possible answers
Referenzdokumente:
1. Does the facility have a business license? (page 22) 1.1a Does the facility comply with all relevant local and national laws? (page 31)
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Does the standard include a requirement for compliance with relevant local, regional and national laws and regulations?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
1. Compliance with Laws and Workplace Regulations Facilities will comply with laws and regulations in all locations where they conduct business. All facilities will comply with the legal requirements and standards of their industry under the local and national laws of the jurisdictions in which the facilities are doing business, along with any applicable international laws. This will cover all labor and employment laws of those jurisdictions, as well as laws governing the conduct of business in general, including rules and standards of ethics dealing with corruption and transparency, and any relevant environmental laws.
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 1
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Does the standard include criteria on business legality?
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Responsible Sourcing Practices
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Does the standard include criteria on fair prices or price premiums?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (1 point)
- Not Applicable (0 points)
Excerpt from standard:
There is no specific requirement that addresses this issue.
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Does the standard's rights and benefits for workers also apply to input suppliers?
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Does the standard include criteria on reducing time pressure for suppliers?
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Does the standard include criteria for the production processes beyond primary production?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
1.8 Has the facility informed the subcontractor(s) in writing of their obligations under the local/national labor law and WRAP 12 Principles? 1.9 Does the facility keep the receipt of subcontractor’s acknowledgment of these requirements? 1.11 Has the facility informed its top three (3) raw materials suppliers (by the value of business transacted with them in the preceding 12 months), in writing, of the facility’s expectation that the supplier runs its operations in accordance with local/national laws and WRAP’s Principles?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 1
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Does the standard include criteria on fair prices or price premiums?
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Economic Sustainability
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Corruption and Bribery
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Does the standard include criteria on the prevention of corruption and bribery?
Possible answers
- Basic: Corruption and bribery is prohibited (1 point)
- Advanced (0 points)
Excerpt from standard:
1.1a Does the facility comply with all relevant local and national laws? Specifically, the following laws: c. Ethics, anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws 1.2a Does the facility obtain current information on all relevant laws and regulations concerning each of the Principles and incorporate this information in its business practices?
Referenzdokumente:
1.1
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Does the standard include criteria on conducting a due diligence assessment of business partners, including subsidiaries and contractors?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
1.8 Has the facility informed the subcontractor(s) in writing of their obligations under the local/national labor law and WRAP 12 Principles? 12.3.1a Does a written and up-to-date risk-based process exist for screening of new and monitoring of existing business partners? b. Does the facility address the weaknesses found in its business partners’ security assessments? c. Are the actions, taken to mitigate any identified deficiency, effective and in time?
Referenzdokumente:
1.8 & 12.3.1
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Does the standard include criteria on training workers in positions of responsibility workers on issues of corruption and bribery?
Possible answers
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Does the standard include criteria on the prevention of corruption and bribery?
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Economic Development and Fair Business Practice
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Social & Cultural Rights and Community Engagement
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Local Economic Development
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Does the standard include criteria relating to a preference to purchase local materials, goods, products and services?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
Health and Safety Facilities will provide a safe and healthy work environment.
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Does the standard include criteria relating to hiring workers from local communities?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
There is no specific requirement that addresses this issue.
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Does the standard include criteria on investment in community development beyond the business' operations?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
There is no specific requirement that addresses this issue.
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Does the standard include criteria on not adversely affecting local communities and neighboring small producers access to livelihoods (especially land and water)?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
10.2a Does the facility’s environmental management system address where and how solid, chemical, sanitary, and waste-water substances are disposed of? 10.3 Does the facility have a program and materials to train relevant individuals on each practice of the environmental management system, including the prevention and control of harmful release of industrial waste into the environment? 10.4a Does the facility maintain records of emission events? b. Do emissions meet the permissible standards as defined by the law?
Referenzdokumente:
Principle 10
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Does the standard include criteria relating to a preference to purchase local materials, goods, products and services?
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Community Rights
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Does the standard include criteria on dispute resolution mechanisms for affected communities?
Possible answers
- Basic: The standard has to require a grievance mechanism for affected communities. (1 point)
- Advanced: The standard provides fair compensation for negative impacts of operations on local communities and individuals. (2 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on the protection of local historical, archaeological, cultural, and spiritual properties and sites?
Possible answers
- Basic (0 points)
- Advanced: Protect and do not impede access (1 point)
Excerpt from standard:
7.1 Does the facility have a written policy that explicitly prohibits discrimination? 7.2 Does the facility have procedures and practices to ensure compliance and remediation with the facility policy? 7.3 Does the facility have their written policy visibly posted in the language(s) of the employees and management personnel? 7.4 Has the facility formally designated a qualified person with responsibility for communicating, deploying, and monitoring the non-discrimination policy? 7.5 Does the facility have an effective program and materials used to train relevant individuals, including all individuals responsible for the supervision of workers and for the hiring process, on their discrimination policy and practices? 7.6 Are the facility’s policy, practices and procedures on discriminatory behavior effectively communicated to all employees? 7.10 Are workers with the same job and seniority paid the same rate, irrespective of gender, age, or other characteristics?
Referenzdokumente:
7.1-7.6, 7.10
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Does the standard include criteria on dispute resolution mechanisms for affected communities?
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Local Economic Development