The working group has developed a code of conduct that enables companies to identify and address sustainability bottlenecks in their supply chain. The code of conduct includes labour rights, human rights and environmental standards.
Step-by step approach
The working group stands for a gradual implementation of the code of conduct at production locations in a step-by-step process. Severe violations of the code need to be addressed immediately. Some problems are however too complex or too intertwined with the local social structure and can’t be resolved from one day to the other. Therefore local organizations such as employers 'and workers' organizations and NGOs are being closely involved in tackling the identified suitability issues.
→ Summary Code of Conduct
→ Document Conduct of Conduct
Getting started with the code
One of the requirements of awarding the label is that companies have actively implemented improvements were needed. Importers and suppliers in India and China have already drafted concrete working plans and started with improvement activities For more information on current activities in India and China click on the links below:
→ activities India
→ activities China
Towards a label for sustainably produced natural
The code of conduct is the basis for the development of the label. In order to qualify for the future label companies would have to commit themselves to implement the code of conduct in their own company, their suppliers, processors and the quarries where stone is mined.
→ More about the development of the label