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GREEN TO WEAR STANDARD

GTW 2.1 INDITEX AUDIT

Inditex released Version 2.1 of Green to Wear (GTW), the Sustainability Standard for Wet Process Enterprises, in September 2021. Wet processing enterprises that produce for Inditex must undergo an Environmental GTW 2.1 audit, as well as a Social Audit. One of Inditex’s strategic objectives for 2020 is to reach Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals in our entire supply chain. To achieve this, Inditex has developed the project on Capacity Building in the Supply Chain. At the same time, Inditex continues to implement their own Green to Wear standard, which includes their efforts in the wet processes of the manufacturing: dyeing, printing, washing, tanning and finishing. Based on the Clean Factory approach, Inditex promotes the best techniques available for efficient environmental management and sustainable chemistry. A and B scores are the highest scores and the company can produce Join Life. If the company receives a C score as a result of the audit, it is updated to the CCAP (corrective action planned C) score either by itself or as a sponsor of the main manufacturer. In this case, the company is able to produce Join life for 6 months. at the end of 6 months, a follow-up GTW audit is performed to the company and the score is updated. The expectation in the follow-up audit is that the company will receive an A or B score. If the company receives a C again the follow-up audit; the score remains “C” and the company loses the right to produce a Join Life. When the company receives a D the GTW audit; it or the main manufacturer sponsors that nonconformities will be closed, and the company´s audit score is updated to the DCAP score. In this case, the company is only able to produce orders that are outside of Join life to the companies that sponsor it. at the end of 6 months, a follow-up GTW audit is performed to the company and the score is updated. The expectation in the follow-up audit is that the company will receive an A or B score. If the company receives D the follow-up audit again; the company is blocked.

Focus Areas

Focus Areas for GTW 2.1 Code of Conduct Audit

Compliance
& Emission Control

Water
Consumption

Water
Saving

Energy
Efficiency

Waste Water
Treatment

Solid Waste
Management

Chemical
Management

Manufacturing
Requirements

Sustainability
Management

Chromium VI
Prevention

benefits

Benefits of GTW 2.1 Code of Conduct Audit

Demonstrate Compliance with all applicable Statutory and Regulatory Requirements.

Improves Customer Satisfaction through Continual Improvement of the Environmental Performance.

Provides International Recognition, Branding and Credibility among Regulators, Customers and Public.

Streamlines Operational Efficiency by improved Environmental Risk Management and Performance.

Provide a Framework for using Pollution Prevention Practices to meet Environmental Objectives.

Increases Business Revenue and Profitability through Improved Efficiencies and Reduced Costs.

Encourage better Environmental Performance by Suppliers Environmental Monitoring Practices.

Material Savings through Input Material Substitution and Recycling of By-Products and Waste.

Help Focus on Core Business Capacities and attain a greater degree of Business Continuity.

service portfolio

Our Services Related to GTW 2.1 Code of Conduct Audit

PRE-AUDIT GAP ASSESSMENT SERVICES

Available across all Management Systems and Standards, Pre-Audits Gap Assessments allow you to Assess your Management System's Readiness and Save your Time and Money that would otherwise be spent on Redundant Audits. A Pre-Assessment Audit is performed with the same independence and objectivity as a Certification Audit.

ADVISORY & CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Quantum Systems has established a reputation for "Building User Friendly, Efficient and Sustainable Management Systems that incorporate Industry Best Practices and that comply with the highest International Standards. Quantum System's provides a 'One-Stop-Shop' for all Social & Technical Management System Consultancy needs.

ACM SERVICES

We can help by designing a Cost-Effective Annual Compliance Maintenance (ACM) Program to suit your Company’s Individual Needs and Expectations. The ACM Services Contract Proposal is based on Parameters like Facility Size, Production Capacity, Workforce Strength, Number of Production Sites and Standards covered in the ACM Contract.

BUYERS COC AUDITS

We provide Advisory Services on Buyers COC Audits for Global Brands like Walmart, Sears, Next, Marks & Spencers, Macy’s, Kohl’s, Levis, Esprit, JC Penny, Adidas, Nike, Carrefour, Li & Fung, Coles, Amazon, ALDI, LIDL, El Corte, Kaufland, ASOS, Bata, Armani, Muller-Meyer, Costco, Nautica, Timberland, Clarks, Inditex, Woolsworth, Clarks, Bunzl, Debenhams, Superdry etc.

TRAINING & CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES

Our Training Courses cover International and Regional Regulatory Developments, Good Manufacturing Practices, Social & Technical Management Systems Certification, Evolving Technology & Markets etc. We impart trainings on a wide spectrum of courses through different modes like Classroom Trainings, Virtual Trainings, Webinars and eLearning.