Publications

by Holden Hao created 2021-01-19T19:30:11+07:00
IOM's Operational Guidelines for Businesses on Remediation of Migrant Worker Grievances

IOM's Operational Guidelines for Businesses on Remediation of Migrant Worker Grievances

The Operational Guidelines for Businesses on Remediation of Human Rights Grievances (the “Guidelines”) are created to primarily help companies and industry groups to develop voluntary programmes to remediate worker grievances, especially with regard to addressing human rights...

Copenhagen Fashion Summit: STTI calls for responsible purchasing practices and global standardisation on due diligence

16th June 2022. STTI spokesperson and Vice President BGMEA Miran Ali called for a globally standardised approach to due diligence at the prestigious Global Fashion Summit last week.

Productivity and decent work: A workers' manual

Productivity and decent work: A workers' manual

This innovative new manual aims to guide worker-oriented training in the garment sector. It shows how worker engagement in productivity improvements can support decent work through enhanced social dialogue, stronger labour compliance, and improved working conditions. Published...

Women entrepreneurs leading the way: Promoting a circular economy and more sustainable practices in the garment sector

Women entrepreneurs leading the way: Promoting a circular economy and more sustainable practices in the garment sector

The report outlines four women leaders in Asia’s garment and textile sector who are making positive contributions to sector-specific challenges related to gender equality, environmental sustainability and industry recovery from COVID-19. The entrepreneurs share their personal and...

Opportunities for a Just Transition to environmental sustainability and COVID-19 recovery in the textile and garment sector in Asia

Opportunities for a Just Transition to environmental sustainability and COVID-19 recovery in the textile and garment sector in Asia

A Just Transition for the garment industry in Asia is critical as the sector seeks to recover from the impacts of COVID-19. This report examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the textile and garment sector, specifically the employment and enterprise impacts, and...

2020 Better BuyingTM Purchasing Practices Index Report

2020 Better BuyingTM Purchasing Practices Index Report

Introduces company-level improvements in purchasing practices for 10 companies across two ratings cycles. These findings demonstrate how supplier feedback on buyer purchasing practices enables companies to develop and track the effectiveness of their strategies for improvement....

Deep Dive: Monthly Order Variability

Deep Dive: Monthly Order Variability

A deep dive into the financial, social and environmental impacts of Monthly Order Variability on suppliers in global supply chains, and the key factors and buyer behaviors that influence these negative impacts.

Special Report: Purchasing Practices and Sustainability: What improvements are suppliers seeing?

Special Report: Purchasing Practices and Sustainability: What improvements are suppliers seeing?

As part of the 2020 Better BuyingTM ratings cycle, suppliers were asked a number of new questions about how their buyers’ purchasing practices impact on People, Planet, and Profit. The research focused on 4 key areas: Design and Development; investment in cost-reducing...

Deep Dive: “Better” Design, Development, and Calendar Management

Deep Dive: “Better” Design, Development, and Calendar Management

A deep dive into the financial, social and environmental impacts on suppliers in global supply chains of design, development and calendar management practices on the part of buyers, with recommendations for buyers on how to improve.

Better Buying Institute and Ulula joint report on Assessing Purchasing Practices Impacts on Suppliers and Workers

Better Buying Institute and Ulula joint report on Assessing Purchasing Practices Impacts on Suppliers and Workers

A report on a joint piece of research aimed at understanding the purchasing practices experienced by suppliers during COVID-19 and how these positively or negatively impacted workers’ rights and wellbeing, within the context of one buyer’s supply chain in Vietnam.

Spotlight on Hardgoods: Highlights from the Better BuyingTM Purchasing Practices Index

Spotlight on Hardgoods: Highlights from the Better BuyingTM Purchasing Practices Index

In this spotlight report, Better BuyingTM shares findings from the 234 verified hardgoods ratings received during the latest ratings cycle in Q4 2019 and how they compare to the 873 softgoods ratings received during the same period.