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JUNE 2012 - GSCP NewsletterThe June 2012 edition of GSCP news is now available - happy reading! APRIL 2012 - 2012 review of published reference tools now openThe GSCP is calling upon experts from buying companies, initiatives, trade unions, NGOs, auditing and training bodies to review and comment on the GSCP Reference tools. These Reference tools aim to describe best existing practice and provide a common interpretation of fair labour and environmental requirements and their implementation in global supply chains. The requirements outlined in the Reference tools are agreed upon by consensus among a wide array of stakeholders involved in the drafting. Following their publication, they are regularly reviewed in order to ensure they constantly reflect the latest best existing practices. Go to this page to find out more about the review process and download the Reference tools. MARCH 2012 - GSCP REFERENCE CODE NOW AVAILABLE IN CHINESE AND SPANISHWe’re happy to announce that translations of the GSCP Reference Code (v2) into Chinese and Spanish are now available – go to this page to download these documents, use and share as appropriate. Also available are bilingual brochures including an introduction to the GSCP along with the translation of the Reference Code in each of these languages. The Spanish-English brochure was derived from the Chinese publication, and was put together with the kind support of member company Migros for the translation. Both brochures are available for download here. Please get back to us with any questions or comments! This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it MARCH 2012 - UPDATED USEFUL LINKS SECTION
We have updated on our website the list of links for existing organisations working on social and/or environmental compliance in supply chains. Visit this page to access these links. We trust this is a comprehensive and useful repository of information on current efforts in CSR. Please note this listing does not imply endorsement by the GSCP of any of these organisations or their activities. DECEMBER 2011 - GSCP NewsletterThe December 2011 edition of GSCP news is now available - happy reading! june 2011 - launch of the gscp equivalence process: june 21 - watch this space!The GSCP and the EP Expert Working Group are very happy to announce the impending launch of the Equivalence Process (EP), after two years in the making: the Equivalence Process platform will go live on Tuesday June 21st 2011 The GSCP has developed the EP as a means to deliver upon its objectives of harmonising existing efforts and delivering a common, consistent and global approach for the continuous improvement of working and environmental conditions in global supply chains. The EP integrates all existing GSCP reference tools. These tools provide a common interpretation, based on best existing practice, of fair labour and environmental requirements and their implementation in supply chains [more information here]. The aim behind the creation and use of these tools is to foster convergence in approaches, accelerate remediation and create the level playing field necessary for collaboration on capacity building. Through the unique benchmarking system that is the GSCP Equivalence Process, these reference tools can be used by companies / initiatives as a reference against which to compare, or otherwise review, their existing tools. This process also enables comparability between systems, allowing one-to-one sharing of results between users as a basis for future collaboration. The EP platform will be available for use from June 21st 2011. In the meantime we invite you to find out more on the EP: how it works, who can use it, how and for what purposes.
Go to the EP page for more information Attend free introductory and technical webinars starting June 21st Any questions please don't hesitate! This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view itMAY 2011 - gscp members' meeting outcomesThe GSCP members' meeting took place in Brussels on April 14th. We were very happy to see 80% of our membership represented there, by one or more experts for each company - this was particularly crucial to achieve because of the amount and quality of input we requested from attendees that day. And we were not disappointed by the result! The members' meeting was articulated around 3 main topics: (1) GSCP strategy, (2) the GSCP Equivalence Process and (3) GSCP global reach and outreach. These sessions included roundtable discussion, designed primarily to gather members’ feedback and input on the structure and content of the Programme's strategy going forward. Here is a condensed view of what GSCP members heard and discussed that day: Session 1: GSCP strategy – achieving the shift from framework building (the reference tools and Equivalence Process – enabling convergence in requirements and comparability of systems) to collaborative work on remediation and capacity building. Part of this strategy revolves around addressing, in the GSCP framework, significant endemic issues requiring cross‐industry guidelines, through multi-participant Centralised Expert Working Groups. Attendees discussed this strategy and provided input on selected remediation and capacity building topics identified for potential focus. Session 2: the GSCP Equivalence Process (EP) – the EP Expert Working Group and GSCP team presented the result of their 2 years work on the EP, with the IT platform hosting the process in its final stages of development. Attendees heard how Expert Working Group companies are going to make use of the EP, and understood how a widespread use of this tool will allow objective assessment and facilitate overall upgrade of internal compliance systems, improving quality and reducing duplication in auditing and contribute to setting the stage for sustainable remediation and capacity building in their supply chains. More on the launch soon! Session 3: GSCP global reach and outreach – ensuring the Programme’s geographical focus is in line with member companies’ needs and interests, and that relevant key stakeholders are involved to support the objectives of the GSCP in remediation and capacity building on the ground. This included discussion on the establishment and structure of Regional Clusters as regional / local implementation platforms for capacity building projects and guidelines as developed by the Centralised Expert Working Groups. The discussions and work accomplished will serve as a basis for the strategy and work of the GSCP going forward. Watch this space! Many thanks to our members for their contribution, their energy and enthusiasm. MARCH 2011 - GSCP SPRING 2011 NewsletterThe March 2011 edition of GSCP news is now available - happy reading! february 2011 - APPOINTMENT OF GSCP EXECUTIVE bOARD CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIRWe are happy to announce that the GSCP Executive Board has formally appointed their new Chair and Vice-Chair: all our congratulations and thanks to Marcela Manubens, SVP Global Human Rights & Social Responsibility, Phillips-Van Heusen and former GSCP Executive Board Acting Chair, who will take on the Chairmanship of the Executive Board; and to Johann Züblin, Deputy Head of Issue Management and Sustainability at Migros, appointed to the position of Vice-Chair of the Executive Board. Marcela and Johann take on their responsibilities as of February 1st 2011 for a 2 year term, as per GSCP governance. november 2010 - the gscp advisory board releases a note on gscp priorities and activitiesThree years have now passed since the GSCP was established and it is believed a solid basis has been created for the roll-out on a large scale of concrete actions and measures in the global supply chains. The GSCP Advisory Board therefore sees it timely to express its opinion about the present priorities in the work of the GSCP, as well as some of the issues that are now being discussed and prepared. november 2010 - GSCP Autumn 2010 newsletterThe Autumn 2010 edition of GSCP news is now available - happy reading! november 2010 - gscp reference tools on ENVIRONMENTAL audit process and methodology PUBLISHEDThe GSCP environmental tools mirror the structure of the reference tools on social practice. Having published the GSCP Environmental Reference Requirements and the GSCP Environmental Implementation Guidelines last month, it’s with pleasure and renewed thanks to the Expert Working Group that we now share the GSCP reference tools on Environmental Audit Process & Methodology with you. These reference tools gather best practice for each step of the environmental audit process and will foster consistency in the way these audits are prepared, led and followed up. This set of tools includes a reference Environmental Audit Process complemented by 7 other tools – these provide further guidelines and templates for carrying out a best practice environmental audit. For further details please see the Environmental tools page of this website. OCTOber 2010 - gscp ENVIRONMENTAL reference REQUIREMENTS AND GSCP ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES PUBLISHEDThe GSCP and the Environmental Module Expert Working Group are happy to announce the publication of the Environmental Reference Requirements and of the Environmental Implementation Guidelines for suppliers! You can access both tools and further details on the Environmental Tools page of this website. The Reference Requirements were developed as a best practices tool for production sites across the whole supply chain. The requirements reflect a common understanding of good environmental practice and are applicable to all raw material processing, agricultural, manufacturing and logistics sites in the supply chain. The Implementation Guidelines complement the reference requirements by giving guidance to sites as to how to reach the required level. We encourage you to use the reference tool and the guidelines and to share them with your counterparts in other organisations – if the value of these documents has already been demonstrated by their uptake at draft stage by several global companies and schemes, it is essential to maximise their reach in order to drive convergence in environmental compliance requirements and success in their implementation. OCTOber 2010 - gscp draft reference tool for COMPANIES' MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - CONSULTATION CLOSEDThe public consultation on the draft reference tool for Companies' Management Systems closed on October 1st 2010. Thanks to all participants for your comments and recommendations - all input will now be compiled, analysed and integrated where applicable by the Expert Working Group into a further draft of the reference tool. Watch this space! September 2010 - gscp reference tool for auditing competence publishedThe GSCP has just completed the first part of Step 3 of its Working Plan, with the publication of the Reference tool for Auditing Competence. This tool describes the required level of knowledge and skills for 2nd and 3rd party auditors and provides a harmonised framework to recognise external auditing bodies. This covers both social and environmental audits. The objectives are to ensure a relevant level of competency is attained and to enhance professionalism, to help minimise inconsistencies and increase the quality of audits and the reliability of their results. This will increase confidence for suppliers and buyers alike and will participate in sending a clearer and unified message to suppliers on requirements for social and environmental practices. Work continues for the Expert Working Group to develop a set of common training guidelines for auditors (training syllabus). AUgust 2010 - GSCP DRAFT REFERENCE TOOL ON COMPANIES' MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - CONSULTATION NOW OPEN
The GSCP is opening a general consultation with companies and stakeholders on the draft reference tool on Companies' Management Systems. The draft tool aims at describing the key elements that characterise companies’ current good practices in the management of social compliance programme. The purpose of this reference tool is to: Following this consultation process, the Expert Working Group will review and analyse all contributions received and revise the draft reference tools accordingly. The final draft reference tools will then be shared with the GSCP Advisory and Executive Boards for final consideration and publication. You can now comment on the draft reference tool on Companies' Management Systems - we will welcome and value all you comments and suggestions! You can access the draft tool here and use this form to comment (please return to us by email on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). The consultation will run until September 30th 2010. Thank you! AUgust 2010 - GSCP summer 2010 newsletterThe Summer 2010 edition of the GSCP newsletter is now available for download. Happy reading! JUNE 2010 - GSCP REFERENCE CODE VERSION 2 Now open for REVIEWA second review protocol has been launched on the GSCP website for the 2nd version of the Reference Code. This will ensure it constantly reflects existing best practices and represents a wide consensus among stakeholders. This review will run until late December 2011, with publication of Version 3 planned mid-2012. To contribute, please share your suggestions via the website review page. Thank you!
MAY 2010 - GSCP REFERENCE CODE - VERSION 2 PUBLISHED
The GSCP is happy to announce the completion of the Reference Code's first review and therefore the publication of the Reference Code Version 2! This review was undertaken - as will be further reviews - to ensure that the GSCP Reference Code constantly reflects existing best practices and represents a wide consensus among stakeholders. We thank all of those of you who contributed to this review with comments and suggestions for improvement. As per GSCP methodology, a further review of the Reference Code will take place on the GSCP website – this review will open end of May 2010 and will run until end of December 2011. You can access the consultation in the right hand side column of any page of this website. Thank you again for your participation! APRIL 2010 - GSCP spring NEWSLETTERThe Spring 2010 issue of the GSCP Newsletter is now available for download. APRIL 2010 - GSCP Draft Reference Tools for ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY - consultation NOW OPENThe GSCP is opening a general consultation with companies and stakeholders on the draft reference tools on environmental Audit Process and Methodology. These drafts aim at gathering best practices for each step of the environmental audit process in order to bring consistency to the way environmental audits are prepared, led and followed-up. They are based on identified best practices drawn from existing systems and processes. Following this consultation process, the Expert Working Group will review and analyse all contributions received and revise the draft reference tools accordingly. The final draft reference tools will then be shared with the GSCP Advisory and Executive Boards for final consideration and publication. You can now comment on the Environmental Module’s draft reference tools on Audit Process and Methodology - we welcome and value all you comments and suggestions: access the webform here to contribute. Thank you! MARCH 2010 - THE GSCP WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS TO THE ADVISORY BOARDThe GSCP is happy to announce that its Advisory Board has seen the addition of 4 valuable new members: Suzanne Apple from the WWF, Alke Boessiger from UNI Global Union,Caroline Rees from Harvard Kennedy School and David Schilling from the Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility. Go to the Advisory Board page to view their profiles, and learn more about the role of this group within the Programme and its views on progress. february 2010 - GSCP Draft Reference Tools for Auditor Competence - consultation closed
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