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SLCP Standard

Social & Labor Convergence Program

The Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) provides the tools to capture accurate data about working conditions in global supply chains. This multi-stakeholder initiative replaces the need for repetitive social audits by facilitating data sharing. SLCP is a non-profit multi-stakeholder initiative that aims to eliminate audit fatigue in global supply chains. We provide the tools and system for a high-quality comparable data set on working conditions that can be used by all industry stakeholders. This increases transparency in supply chains, reduces the need for social audits and ultimately allows users to redeploy resources into improving working conditions. SLCP signatories commit to replacing their proprietary social audit tools with the Converged Assessment Framework to reduce audit fatigue and free up resources, which can be redirected to improving working conditions. SLCP has brought together diverse stakeholders to create and implement a common tool to reduce the time and money spent on social auditing. The aim of SLCP is to redirect savings from auditing to improving working conditions. SLCP, through the Converged Assessment Framework, enables manufacturers to take ownership of their own social and labor data. SLCP provides a single comparable data set and facilitates collaboration between stakeholders. The Converged Assessment Framework (CAF) is a tool to measure working conditions in facilities developed by SLCP signatories. It consists of a Data Collection Tool, verification methodology, and guidance documents. The CAF results in a high-quality verified data set that has no value-judgment or scoring. SLCP built a system to support the implementation of the CAF. This includes the Accredited Hosts (AH), existing service providers that can help interpret and score data, map data to Codes of Conduct and formulate action plans. Facilities have complete control of how they share their SLCP verified data via the Accredited Hosts and the Gateway.

Principles

Principles of SLCP Standard Audit

Child Labour

Forced &
Compulsory Labour

Occupational
Health & Safety

Freedom of Association &
Right to Collective Bargaining

Discrimination &
Disciplinary Practices

Working Hours &
Remuneration

Management Systems

benefits

Benefits of SLCP Standard Audit

Ensures Compliance with Business, Legal, Contractual, Statutory and Regulatory Requirements.

Helps improve Social Stewardship & Sustainability Related Compliance Management.

Provides Suppliers with greater confidence thereby building Mutually Beneficial Relationships.

Provides International Reputation & Recognition, Branding, Credibility and Competitive Advantage.

Increases Stakeholder Awareness on maintaining Safe Workplaces and Healthy Working Conditions.

Better Hazard and Risk Detection and Management with Increased Supply Chain Control.

Helps monitor Social & OHS Risks throughout the Organization’s Business and Supply Chain.

Potential increase in Business due to enhanced Customer Confidence and Satisfaction.

Increases Company’s Business Revenue, Profitability and ROI by Reducing Multiple Buyers Audit Costs.

service portfolio

Our Services Related to SLCP Standard 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.