PRACTICAL APPROACH & SUPPORT
The problems are not always present, nor do they occur everywhere to the same extent. But their existence is reason for natural stone companies and sector associations to take action to prevent them.
Implementing the code of conduct in supply chain
About 20 Dutch, Belgium, English and Scandinavian companies, have already endorsed the code of conduct in cooperation with their suppliers.Importers together with their suppliers use the code of conduct to identify and address sustainability issues. If needed, these issues will be tackled in a realistic step-by-step approach. The Working Group supports European companies who want to implement the code of conduct in its supply chain. In India and shortly in China, the working group works together with experienced local experts and auditors to assure the best support on the spot.
→ Activities India
→ Activities China
Exploring the concept of the "Social compliance officer"
Working with "social compliance officers" (SCO) can be a way to get the results we need. The SCO is responsible for code of conduct implementation in processing factories and in quarries.
Local partners in producing countries
Working on sustainability in another country means adapting to existing activities with local standards, and involving local organisations in advising on and executing code implementation activities.