EU Legislation Navigation Assistance Unveiled by Charitable Organization for Fashion Brands
In a significant move towards promoting human rights for garment workers, Fair Wear, a leading advocate for ethical fashion, is set to launch the HRDD Academy on October 9. This online platform aims to provide guidance and tools for human rights due diligence, helping global garment and footwear brands comply with the EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and other frameworks.
The HRDD Academy offers a range of training modules focusing on crucial topics such as living wage, social dialogue, and transparency. It also provides networking opportunities for brands to connect and collaborate on actions together, fostering a collaborative approach to addressing human rights issues in the garment industry.
Fair Wear's pilot program of the HRDD Academy, which ran from 2023 to March this year, included 16 participating companies, some of which are part of Fair Wear's member base. The success of the pilot program has led to the full launch of the HRDD Academy, which is ongoing, allowing participants to complete the training at their own pace.
Rachel Chuang, the social responsibility manager of fashion brand Ganni, has expressed her support for the HRDD Academy, stating that Ganni joined to deepen its understanding of human rights due diligence and living wage contexts.
The CSDDD, formally adopted by the EU in May, requires large companies to monitor and address negative impacts on the environment and human rights caused by their activities and those of their supply chain partners. Companies are liable for the impacts of these activities according to the CSDDD.
Fair Wear's mission is to promote 'safe, dignified and properly paid employment' for garment workers. The organisation collaborates with industry leaders and other stakeholders to advocate for human rights for garment workers, going beyond the HRDD Academy to promote these rights across the industry.
As of the launch, the HRDD Academy will offer various access levels, according to a spokesperson. Currently, the Academy has seven full participants. The search results do not provide information about the current participants of the HRDD Academy launched by Fair Wear on October 9.
Fair Wear's membership consists of 130 brands, demonstrating the organisation's widespread influence in the fashion industry. The HRDD Academy is poised to be a valuable resource for these brands, helping them navigate the complex world of human rights due diligence and ensure fair and ethical practices in their supply chains.
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