SOCIAL COMPLIANCE IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER

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2 SOCIAL COMPLIANCE IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER Social media escalating human rights Workers are more informed and confident to speak up Strong support across brands and NGOs

3 APSCA S MISSION To enhance the professionalism and credibility of individuals and organisations performing independent social compliance audits Improving social compliance audit quality Alignment Engagement Professionalism Advancing workplace conditions for workers globally

4 HOW WILL APSCA ACHIEVE THIS MISSION? COLLABORATIVE STRUCTURE Respected Executive and Stakeholder Boards Executive Board Stakeholder Board Executive Director Independent Chair Expert working groups to develop on standards Categories WG1 Competency WG2 Code of Professional Conduct WG3

5 What s New? Membership 9 founding members 8 joined October joined January joined April application in progress

6 APSCA MEMBERSHIP INDUSTRY SUPPORT AND CREDIBILITY Overseen by IFIA NEW members who are leading social compliance firms

7 What s New? Working Groups Competency Framework Code of Professional Conduct Present to Executive Board 8-9 May Public Comment June

8 What s New? Auditor Levels Associate (Entry Level) Registered (Interim) Certified Social Compliance Auditor (CSCA)

9 Enabling Competencies Key: CS MC SA IV MI Knowledge Exam: Case Study Knowledge Exam: Multiple Choice Knowledge Exam: Short Answer Question Interview Question Mock Interview (as part of interview process)

10 Competency Overview Enabling Competencies Strategic and Systems Thinking Professional and Ethical Behaviour Research and Investigation Data Collection and Analysis Critical Problem Solving and Decision Making Communication, Relationship Management and Conflict Resolution Self-Management

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12 Functional Knowledge Areas Child labour Discrimination, harassment and disciplinary practices Forced, bonded, indentured and prison labour Working hours and overtime Freedom of association and right to collective bargaining Physical and mental abuse Wages, benefits and terms of employment Subcontracting Health and safety Business integrity Management systems Environmental compliance

13 Code of Professional Conduct Introduction / Purpose Scope Compliance Integrity Competence Reporting & Records Glossary

14 KEY STAKEHOLDERS DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO SUPPORT APSCA S OBJECTIVES STAKEHOLDER BOARD Executive Board Stakeholder Board Executive Director Independent Chair Categories WG1 Competency WG2 Code of Professional Conduct WG3 Randy Rankin Independent CSR Thought Leader Elizabeth Betsy Borrelli Experienced in CSR, reputational and crisis management

15 EXECUTIVE BOARD Effective November 2016 Randy Rankin Independent Member Rona Starr Executive Director Chair: Avedis Seferian WRAP

16 BRINGING QUALITY AND CREDIBILITY TO THE INDUSTRY: KEY MILESTONES Q Q Q Q Q Formal Launch Interim Exec Board Stakeholder Board Membership open Initiated search for Executive Director Interim Exec Director appointed Initiated Working Group (WG) process Launched WG 1 Member Firm applications received Executive Director on board Launched WG 2 & 3 Website, Newsletter, LinkedIn launched Accepted 8 New Members General Meeting (NYC) Election of Executive Board and Independent Chair Initial round table discussions for WGs Roadmap for 2017 finalised

17 BRINGING QUALITY AND CREDIBILITY TO THE INDUSTRY: Goals & Objectives Q Q Q Q Q WGs update to CG post Nov sessions Presentation to SB/EB on Recommendation Communication re change of duties Categories/ Competency / Code presented to EB/ SB Public Comment for Categories/ Competencies / Code RFP for testing organisations Implementation & trial of certification process First round of auditors certified Draft of Categories/ Competencies

18 CONTACT Rona STARR Executive Director, APSCA The Association aims to BRING A VITAL LEVEL OF QUALITY and CREDIBILITY to the industry, and this is the RIGHT TIME to drive this agenda forward

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