"Vaude praised for efforts to improve working conditions", 18 May 2018

German outdoor clothing company Vaude has been awarded 'Leader' status in recognition of its efforts to establish fair working conditions in its supply chain.

Among its initiatives, the company is praised for making major advances in the monitoring of actions to improve social standards, the professional handling of workers' complaints, and training measures in production plants to increase management awareness and competence in these areas.

In addition, Vaude was able to prove that 100% of its producers in high-risk countries have been audited. The company is also working with its production plants towards continuos improvement.

The accolade comes from independent non-profit organisation Fair Wear Foundation (FWF)...

The Leader category distinguishes members of the FWF who operate at an exemplary and advanced level, and includes companies that demonstrate best practice in complay areas such as safeguarding the minimum wage, complaints management or freedom of association...