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Exploring the Common Framework for Responsible Purchasing Practices in Manufacturing Industries

Reflections from our Responsible purchasing practices in manufacturing initiative.

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Hardscape – Enhancing RPP through mutually agreed policies and practices

How Stone company Hardscape used insights from ETI’s tools to assess and improve its procurement practices, embedding responsible purchasing practices into its operations.

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Smallworld Accessories – Strengthening supplier relationships through responsible purchasing practices

When an audit uncovered non-compliance concerning workers' wages, SmallWorld realised that more consistent and meaningful engagement with suppliers was necessary.

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4.7 Aiming to reduce penalties

The purchasing company aims to minimise fines and penalties...

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2.9 Responsible reduction of business and exit

The purchasing company assesses the human rights impact of significantly reducing a supplier’s orders...

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4.5 No retrospective changes

The purchasing company recognises the suppliers’ need for certainty as regards the risks and costs of trading...

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1.9 Reporting & transparency

The purchasing company’s progress on implementing RPP is shared publicly, promoting transparency...

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1.2 Risk impact assessment

The process is cyclical, responsive and regularly revised...

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Principle 4: Fair payment & contract terms

Focuses on ensuring fair and transparent contracts and payment terms, with a particular emphasis on preventing exploitation...

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1.1 Internal engagement and responsibilities

Securing top leadership commitment, allocating sufficient resources...

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