a Report on CSR Policy and SA 8000
WE Europe provides a good case for the current state of affairs regarding corporate social responsibility within the garment industry. WE Europe is one of the few Dutch garment retailers that has been working towards implementation of social standards within their supply chain since the late nineties. Compared to many other garment companies that do not have a monitoring system or even a code of conduct, WE Europe is considered a frontrunner in this field. WE Europe has often been mentioned as a ‘best practice’ company because of their commitment to SA 8000. The normative frame on which SA 8000 is based, is in agreement with the CSR Frame of Reference used by the Dutch Civil Society. read more lessrelated content
SOMO strongly condemns raids on offices of six Palestinian NGOs. Third States must act.
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In memoriam Cecilia Viscayno Tuico
On July 6th, long standing SOMO partner Cecilia Viscayno Tuico passed away and was laid to rest in her hometown in Laguna, Philippines. The terrible news of Cecil’s passing came as a shock to all…
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Comprehensive reaction to outcome C&A complaints procedure
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Digital Services Act negotiations show the urgency to open up EU policy-making
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In solidarity with daughter of murdered Indigenous leader
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