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Responsible Trade Resources

>  The Fair Factories Clearinghouse (FFC) - is a global database of factory compliance audit data that allows members to manage information about factory conditions. Membership is available to retailers and consumer brands. This site includes information about the development of the FFC.

>  Report on International Best Practices in Responsible Trade Commissioned by Canadian Retailers Advancing Responsible Trade (CRART) -

>  National Conference on Textiles Development – Shanghai, China George Heller, President & CEO Hudson's Bay Company Speaking Points - October 24, 2004 remarks by George Heller, President & CEO, Hudson's Bay Company, at the National Conference on Textiles Development in Shanghai, China.

>  China Textile Information Center and Linmark Group Promoting Social Compliance and the China Code of Conduct, supported by Hudson's Bay Company - Shanghai, October 24 - China National Textile Industry Council (CNTIC) today announced that it has entrusted China Textile Information Center (“CTIC”) and Linmark Group Limited (“Linmark”; HKEx code: 915) to jointly promote Social Compliance in Chinese Textile Industry and create a China Code of Conduct in social compliance. This groundbreaking code will first be adopted in China’s textile industry and then introduced to other industries in the country.

>  The World Bank Group - The World Bank Group provides governments of developing countries with resources to encourage corporate social responsibility among manufacturers. This site includes recent reports on CSR and presentations from the 2003 International Conference on Public Sector CSR.

>  The Effect of Multinational Production on Wages and Working Conditions in Developing Countries - The Effect of Multinational Production on Wages and Working Conditions in Developing Countries is a study by Professors Drusilla K. Brown, Alan V. Deardorff, and Robert M. Stern, regarding multinational investment in developing countries.

>  Promoting International Worker Rights Through Private Voluntary Initiatives: Public Relations or Public Policy? - Promoting International Worker Rights Through Private Voluntary Initiatives: Public Relations or Public Policy? is a study submitted to the U.S. Department of State by the University of Iowa Centre for Human Rights (UICHR). Written by Elliot J. Schrage, the report examines the impact of voluntary codes of corporate conduct on working conditions around the world.

>  Report on Responsible Trade, Acceptable Labor Standards, and The Canadian Retail Industry - The aim of this paper is to review the key issues relating to improving labour standards in the developing world and to provide a context for the consideration of the overall matter.

>  Retail Council of Canada's Responsible Trading Guidelines (RTG) - Canadian Retailers Advancing Responsible Trade encourages the adoption of these guidelines by all Canadian retailers.

>  http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/SSG/ct02546e.html - A report by the Conference Board of Canada on the proposal to amend the Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations.

>  International Labour Organization - This site has the latest information on standards and fundamental principles and rights at work, plus links to many international sites relating to responsible trade.

>  Verité - Verité is the only non-profit social auditing organization currently operating on a global basis. Information on Verité's social audit program and research services is posted on this site.

>  Canadian Business for Social Responsibility - This site discusses ethical purchasing policies as they relate to corporate social responsibility.

>  The Human Rights Research and Education Centre, University of Ottawa - This site provides information on major new research and education directions and includes a virtual library on human rights.

>  Business Ethics magazine - Includes recent articles on corporate social responsibility and a listing of the year's best corporate citizens.

>  The Corporate Social Responsibility Newswire service - Includes a section on CSR solutions.

>  The Fair Labour Association - The Fair Labour Association promotes adherence to international labour standards and strives to improve working conditions worldwide.

>  The Ethical Trading Initiative - The Ethical Trading Initiative is committed to identifying and promoting ethical trade.

>  Global Ethics Monitor - The latest Corporate Social Responsibility news is posted on this site.

Leading Retailers in Responsible Trade

>  Wal-Mart Supplier Standards

>  Inditex Internal and External Codes of Conduct

>  Federated Department Stores Inc. Vendor/Supplier Code of Conduct

>  Hudson's Bay Company's Vendor Compliance and Monitoring - This site provides information on Hudson's Bay Company's commitment to vendor compliance and explains Hbc's monitoring process. The company's Code of Vendor Compliance is recognized as one of the best in the retail industry.

>  GAP Inc. Social Responsibility Report - Detailed information about Gap Inc.'s factory monitoring and social responsibility programs.

>  Nike Manufacturing Practices - Information on Nike's manufacturing practices including vendor compliance and monitoring.

>  Sears Canada's Buying Policy - Sears Canada's Buying Policy reflects a commitment to human rights and business ethics. Both domestic and foreign suppliers must satisfy the requirements set forth in the Buying Policy in order to do business with Sears. To visit the French Buying Policy page, click here.

Other Helpful Resources

>  Canadian Institute of International Affairs - The Canadian Institute of International Affairs provides Canadians with a non-partisan, nation-wide forum for discussion, analysis and debate on international affairs.

>  Canadian Centre for Ethics and Corporate Policy - The Canadian Centre for Ethics and Corporate Policy is dedicated to promoting and maintaining an ethical orientation and culture in Canadian organizations.

>  Gottlieb & Pearson - Gottlieb & Pearson are Canada's International Trade and Custom Law experts.

>  Consumers Council of Canada - The Consumers Council of Canada is a voice for consumers helping business and government manage today's consumer issues.

>  Kubas Consultants - Kubas Consultants is a marketing research and consulting firm serving Canadian and U.S. clients in retailing and other sectors.

>  Canadian Apparel Federation - The Canadian Apparel Federation is the gateway to the Canadian apparel industry.

>  Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives - Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives promote human rights, viable human development, justice and peace.

>  Social Accountability International - The SA8000 International Workplace Standard, developed by Social Accountability International, also has an associated verification system (S8000).

>  The National Retail Federation - The National Retail Federation is the voice of retail worldwide. It is the world's largest retail trade association.

>  The United Nations Global Compact - The United Nations Global Compact Web site includes information about the network, learning, dialogue, outreach and news and events.