MINOR PROJECT FINAL JURY PPT. HEMANT NARANG (17) MFM

MINOR PROJECTFINAL JURYPRESENTIONON “STUDY OF SOCIAL COMPLIANCE WITH RESPECT TO APPAREL SECTOR”

PRESENTED BY:HEMANT NARANG(17)MFM,FMS DEPT. NIFT KOLKATA

RESEARCH OBJECTIVE

Primary Objective: The Primary objective or we can say the main objective of

the project is “To study the implication of social compliance in apparel sector “.

Secondary Objectives: To study various norms towards the implication of

social compliance To study various laws contributing towards the

implication of social compliance To study the major players who are maintaing the

social compliance policy in their supply chain. To Study how many suppliers have implementing the

social compliance.

INTRODUCTION

SOCIAL COMPLIANCE

Social compliance is a burning issue in the challenging world market. Prominent buyers from developed countries are increasingly emphasizing on compliance standard as their consumers are much more concern about this issue. Social compliance is a legal requirement that takes into account minimum labour standards, occupational safety measures and environmental concern.

Definition-“Result of conformance to the rules of social accountability by the extended organization including not only the organization's own policies and practices but also those of its supply and distribution chains. it is a continuing process in which the involved parties keep on looking for better ways to protect the health, safety, and fundamental rights of their employees, and to protect and enhance the community and environment in which they operate.”

source:http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/social-compliance.html

NEED FOR SOCIAL COMPLIANCE

The business as part of society and to find ways to maximise the positive benefits that business endeavour can bring to human and environmental well-being, all this turns into the corporate social responsibility’ (CSR).

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an expression used to describe what some see as a company’s obligation to be sensitive to the needs of all to take account not only of the financial/economic dimension in decision-making, but also the social and environmental consequences.

Need for social compliance was generated form the sustainable development and corporate social responsibility.

Source:http://www.mainstreamweekly.net/article646.html

FACTORS THAT’S INCREASES THE ORGANISATION CREDIBITY Given below are just a few factors that are fast becoming the

primary measures of an organisation’s credibility.

A) Reputation and Brand Enhancement

B) Accountability and Transparency

C) Risk Management

Source:http://www.mainstreamweekly.net/article646.html

VARIOUS NORMS

WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production)

SA 8000 Social Accountability

BSCI - Business Social Compliance Initiative

Source:http://www.nucleus-india.com/WRAP.htm

WRAP- is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the certification of lawful, humane and ethical manufacturing throughout the world

WHY WRAP ? Apparel producers are accountable for their

global production practices to consumers, retailers, governments, and others.

WRAP is unique among apparently similar organizations because it combines all of the following important attributes

Source:http://www.nucleus-india.com/WRAP.htm

PRINCIPLES OF WRAP Compliance with Laws and Workplace Regulations Facilities will comply with

laws and regulations in all locations where they conduct business. Prohibition of Forced Labor Facilities will not use involuntary or forced labor. Prohibition of Child Labor Facilities will not hire any employee under the age

of 14 or under the minimum age established by law for employment, whichever is greater, or any employee whose employment would interfere with compulsory schooling.

Prohibition of Harassment or Abuse Facilities will provide a work environment free of supervisory or co-worker harassment or abuse, and free of corporal punishment in any form.

Compensation and Benefits Facilities will pay at least the minimum total compensation required by local law, including all mandated wages, allowances & benefits.

Hours of Work Hours worked each day, and days worked each week, shall not exceed the limitations of the country’s law.

Health and Safety Facilities will provide a safe and healthy work environment Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining

Source: http://www.nucleus-india.com/WRAP.htm

SA 8000 SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY The SA8000 standard and verification system is a credible, comprehensive

and efficient tool for assuring humane workplaces SA 8000 Elements

Child Labour

Forced Labor:

Health and Safety

Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining

Discrimination: No discrimination based on race, caste, origin, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, union or political affiliation, or age; no sexual harassment

Discipline: No corporal punishment, mental or physical coercion or verbal abuse

Working Hours

Compensation

Source: http://www.sa-intl.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=937&parentID=479&nodeID=1

BSCI - BUSINESS SOCIAL COMPLIANCE INITIATIVE

http://www.bsci-eu.org/indx.php?id=2048

http://www.bsci-eu.org/index.php?id=2048

LEGAL ASPECTS : CONTRIBUTING TOWARDS IMPLICATION OF SOCIAL COMPLIANCE

There are several laws which are contributing towards the implication of social compliance

Factories act,1948

Minimum wages act,1948

Equal Remuneration Act, 1976

Source:-http://www.labourbureau.nic.in/main2.html

MAJOR PALYERS WHO MAINTAIN SOCIAL COMPLIANCE FROM WHERE THEY SOURCE

GAP – CODE OF CONDUCT

http://www.gapinc.com/public/SocialResponsibility/socialres.shtml



GAP – MANAGING SUPPLY CHAINS


INDITEX

Inditex code of conduct for external manufacturers and suppliers

No forced labour Not allow any form of forced or involuntary

labour in the production centres No discrimination No harsh or inhumane treatment Freedom of association and collective

bargaining Safe and hygienic working conditions Working hours are not excessive

http://www.inditex.es/en/corporate_responsibility/social_dimension/code_conduct#q2

FINDINGS & ANALYSIS -IMPLICATION OF CODE OF CONDUCT




PROGRESS REPORT 2009 CHINA


BANGLADESH


INDIA


OVERALL PROGRESS IN 2009


CONCLUSION

VARIOUS ORGANISTAION UNDERSATND THERE RESPONSIBITY FOR THE SOCIETY

AND FOR ACCOMPLHING THIS TASK THEY ARE FOLLOWING CERTAIN CODE OF CONDUCT.

AND IN APPAREL SECTOR BUYER CONSISTANLY MONITERING THE IMPLIACTION OF SOCIAL COMPLIANCE BY THERE SUPPLIERS.

AND A GOOD PROGRESS CAN BE SEEN IN ADOPTING THE COMPLIANCE PROCRESS.

BIBLIOGRAHGY

http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/social-compliance.html

http://www.nucleus-india.com/WRAP.htm http://www.mainstreamweekly.net/

article646.html http://www.bsci-eu.org/index.php?id=2048 http://www.gapinc.com/public/

SocialResponsibility/socialres.shtml http://www.inditex.es/en/

corporate_responsibility/social_dimension/code_conduct#q2

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