Article
ACT adopts joint due diligence framework to ensure responsible brand purchasing practices & living wage
"ACT members adopt accountability & monitoring framework on purchasing practices", September 2019
In September 2019, ACT adopted a joint due diligence framework for member brands to ensure that their purchasing practices facilitate the payment of a living wage as set out in the ACT Memorandum of Understanding. It is the first time in the history of the global garment and footwear sector that international brands have collectively agreed to be held accountable by a Global Union Federation for changing their purchasing practices...
...The Accountability and Monitoring framework...is based on 4 pillars:
- Common achievement indicators that apply to all ACT member brands
- An internal Purchasing Practices Self-Assessment (PPSA) by brands
- An anonymous survey among suppliers (Purchasing Practices Assessment/PPA)
- A confidential communication channel to raise complaints and/or concerns for suppliers and other stakeholders