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Standard Convergence Initiative

Audit Fatigue / SCI Manifesto

23 February 2024

2 minutes

Tools such as the Common Framework for Responsible Purchasing Practices and the white paper on Commercial Compliance issued by the Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative include recommendations on reducing audit duplication.

Converged Assessment Framework (CAF) Most Promising in Reducing Duplicative Social Auditing: Standard Convergence Initiative

The Standard Convergence Initiative of IAF and ITMF has issued a manifesto calling for reducing audit fatigue, and urged industry stakeholders to accept/integrate the Social & Labor Convergence Program’s Converged Assessment Framework (CAF).

Staff Writer

Audit Fatigue / Industry Standards

14 February 2023

2 minutes

There are now 65 brands and retailers publicly committing to accept SLCP-verified data from their suppliers, and manufacturers are reporting concrete reduction of audits and reallocation of resources towards improvements.

SCI Issues Call for Convergence and Compatibility on Standards

Urging larger number of brands and retailers to hasten their switch to converged schemes, the Standard Convergence Initiative (SCI) has said that a lot more can be done to further reduce the burden on suppliers and manufacturers.

Staff Writer

Audit Fatigue / Standards

23 May 2022

2 minutes

The IAF and ITMF are collaborating with the International Trade Centre (ITC) to promote transparency and convergence in the conduct of the main standard holders, including brands and retailers and 3rd party standard holders, measuring to what extent they are contributing to the reduction of audit and standard fatigue.

6 Standards Show High Preparedness for Convergence: Study

Plans are on to have third party and brand/ retailer proprietary standards align across four key areas to help combat growing audit fatigue in the textile and footwear sector.