On 9 March 2016, a broad coalition of industry organisations, trade unions, civil-society organisations and the Dutch government presented an agreement on international responsible business conduct in the garment and textile sector. In this agreement, these parties combine forces in an effort to achieve practical improvements in and ensure the sustainability of the international garment and textile supply chain.

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Global Justice: Using Strategic Litigation to Combat Forced Labour
News & AnalysisStandards & Codes of ConductLegislation

Forced labor is a feature, not a bug, in today’s global economic system. Forced labor spans the globe. It involves multinational corporations. It is found in special economic zones—and war zones. And it is in everyone’s backyard. Globally, 27....Read More

Corporate Human Rights Benchmark 2022: Insights Report
News & AnalysisGuidanceStandards & Codes of Conduct

The Corporate Human Rights Benchmark (CHRB) assessed three sectors in 2022: food and agricultural products (57 companies), ICT manufacturing (43 companies) and automotive manufacturing (29 companies). The revised CHRB methodology devotes more at...Read More

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CORE Labour Standards Handbook
Standards & Codes of Conduct

The handbook gives some basic information on international core labour standards (CLS), and looks at ways in which they can be incorporated into ADB activities.

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Fairmined Standard for Gold from Artisanal and Small-scale Mining, including associated precious metals
Standards & Codes of Conduct

The Fairmined Standard for Gold and Associated Precious Metals has been developed to support sustainable development of artisanal and small-scale mining communities. The standard includes requirements for artisanal and small-scale mining organiza...Read More