Suppliers and manufacturers are invited to complete the Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative (STTI) Baseline Survey
Suppliers and manufacturers in the garment industry are invited to complete the STTI Baseline Survey, open until 7th January, and available in both English and Chinese. The survey asks manufacturers to rate their buyers' adherence to commercial compliance, which STTI defines as ‘purchasing practices that do not cause obvious and avoidable harm to manufacturers’.
The STTI is a unique, manufacturer-led initiative set up by the STAR Network of nine Asian producer associations, and supported by Better BuyingTM, along with GIZ FABRIC and the International Apparel Federation. Its aim is to create fairer purchasing practices in the industry, and a more balanced relationship between manufacturers and buyers.
The survey will establish a baseline for commercial compliance, against which progress can be measured throughout the initiative. It will also form the basis of critical dialogue with brands and MSIs, in order to accelerate change in buyers’ purchasing practices.
The link to complete the survey can be found at https://lnkd.in/eYrT-BC9
Brands and retailers are also asked to encourage their suppliers to participate, in order to maximize manufacturer participation and engagement.