UpRights supports Global Standard to release Due Diligence Handbook for Auditors, strengthening the framework’s procedures in practice and promoting responsible textiles
19-11-2024
On Tuesday 19 November, Global Standard, the non-profit that manages the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), released its Due Diligence Handbook for Auditors Version 1.0 which is designed to support compliance with enterprises’ human rights due diligence obligations. UpRights is pleased to have supported GOTS in this process with research, analysis and drafting.
The Due Diligence Handbook for Auditors complements the Due Diligence Handbook for Certified Entities, which was released in 2023 and updated in September 2024 also supported by UpRights. Whereas the Handbook for Certified Entities requires enterprises to undertake six steps of due diligence in relation to their operations and supply chains, the Handbook for Auditors gives practical guidance on auditing compliance with such due diligence criteria, as well as GOTS’ wider human rights and social criteria. Both Handbooks bring the GOTS system closer to the system of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, as well as legislative developments worldwide including the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.
The essence of this initiative is to give auditors the support, techniques and knowledge they need, including on challenges and best practices, to promote the best possible audits of enterprises’ performance. This seeks to move business and human rights forward beyond mere labelling, beyond detailed codes of environmental, social and governance criteria, and towards having both enterprises and auditors ensure responsible business conduct. UpRights looks forward to continuing this trajectory with the Global Standard.
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