OECD releases report on the Alignment Assessment of the leading voluntary sustanability standard in the textile sector, showing a very close incorporation of OECD due diligence into the framework.
30-06-2025
On Monday, 30 June the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development released its final report on the Alignment Assessment of the leading voluntary sustanability standard in the textile sector. The degree of alignment shows a very close incorporation of OECD due diligence into the framework.
The OECD’s present report covers the Standards Assessment component of the Alignment Assessment process. This has been a long-term endeavour, starting in the summer of 2023. The Global Standard enhanced all its existing documents and enacted new documents (including the Standard, Implementation Manual and Due Diligence Handbook for Certified Entities) to give effect to the OECD’s Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector. UpRights undertook analysis and drafting for the Global Standard to help it to reach this achievement.
In parallel, UpRights supported the Global Standard to develop a new Due Diligence Handbook for Auditors, which was released last November (for further details, see website post of 19 November 2024). The Handbook is designed to give auditors practical guidance on auditing compliance with the OECD/Global Standard’s six steps of due diligence, as well as the Global Standard’s wider human rights and social criteria.
Moreover, UpRights and GOTS have undertaken a long-term needs assessment and developed a continuous learning policy and pilot training programme. This training addresses key developments on human rights due diligence in a fluid, changing landscape.
UpRights looks forward to continuing this meaningful work with the Global Standard.
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