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This reference section on code implementation and verification of the Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) presents an overview of eight years of code related work. It provides links to materials that were developed by the CCC and others related to code content, implementation systems and mechanisms for verification.
The guide also includes materials regarding the discussion on the usefulness of codes as a strategy for improving the application of international labour standards throughout supply chains, and the primary challenges for the future.
Table of content
Section 1: Codes of labour practice
1.1 Development of the CCC Model Code
1.2 Company response to the Model Code
1.3 Status of the Model Code
1.4 Concerns and Criteria related to the Model Code
1.5 Other model/base codes
1.6 Overview of other resources on Codes of conduct
Section 2: Pilots projects
2.1 Description of CCC's pilot strategy and the main pilots conducted
2.2. Overview of resources on other Pilot Projects (per country)
Section 3: MSI's and business-controlled mechanisms
3.1 Short overview of Multi-Stakeholders Initiatives aimed at overseeing code implementation
3.2 Business controlled mechanisms
3.3 Next steps: towards credible European Verification/Jo-in initiative
3.4 Overview other resources and tools on MSIs and business controlled mechanisms
Section 4. Critical issues on code implementation and verification
4.1 Complaints mechanisms
4.2 Social auditing
4.3 Purchasing practices and pricing
4.4 Living wages and hours of work
4.5 Freedom of association and collective bargaining
4.6 Worker Education and training
4.7 Transparency and disclosure
4.7 Overview of other resources on critical issues related to code implementation and verification
Section 5: Code related activities in a global context
5.1 OECD guidelines
5.2 Belgian Social label
5.3 Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International (FLO)
5.4 Global Framework agreements
5.5 UN Global Compact
5.6 Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
5.7 EU level CSR and EP-related resolutions
5.8 UN Guidelines on Transnational Corporations
 Preface
This reference guide on code implementation and verification of the Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) presents an overview of eight years of code related work. It provides links to materials that were developed by the CCC and others related to code content, implementation systems and mechanisms for verification. The guide also includes materials regarding the discussion on the usefulness of codes as a strategy for improving the application of international labour standards throughout supply chains, and the primary challenges for the future.
This reference guide is available on CD Rom and on the CCC website. The guide can provide newcomers with the necessary background and helps the reader in identifying and locating the materials they need. This guide is an essential tool for those newly active in the debate but will also help those more directly involved in research, (pilot) projects, campaigns or other activities in understanding the European and international dimension.
Most of the materials referenced here have been developed by the CCC and partners, and for a great deal is based on experiences in Europe. Therefore, the materials in this guide are by no means inclusive. To this end we would like to invite all of you to send us materials to keep the site updated and make it as useful as possible.
This guide and the CD Rom were made possible through the financial contribution of the European Commission, DG Employment and Social Affairs.
Ismène Stalpers and Ineke Zeldenrust
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