SLCP and Cradle to Cradle’s strategic partnership will see SLCP’s Converged Assessment Framework (CAF) being recognised as an accepted data source to meet the social fairness requirements of Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C Certified) Standard.
As a result, suppliers will be able to use SLCP data to show compliance with C2CPII requirements, that workers are treated fairly and that suppliers uphold strong social practices throughout their supply chains.
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The organisations explain that by enabling data sharing, C2CPII and SLCP are reducing duplicative audits and helping brands and suppliers to unlock efficiencies and redirect resources toward meaningful improvements.
The recognition of SLCP’s CAF to meet C2CPII’s social fairness criteria are expected to create tangible benefits for the apparel industry, including:
- Reduced audit fatigue: Eliminates the need for duplicative audits and saving time and resources
- Greater alignment: Fosters industry-wide harmonisation, making it easier for brands to navigate compliance and certification landscapes.
- Credibility and efficiency: By leveraging credible data that SLCP provides to meet C2CPII requirements, companies gain trustworthy social compliance information to support more informed decision-making
- Accelerated sustainability: Less audit duplication means more time and investment in improving working conditions and advancing circularity goals.
SLCP’s COO Steve Harris said: “We’re very proud to be moving forward in our partnership with C2CPII. Using SLCP data to demonstrate compliance with C2C standards is a positive and practical approach to reducing audit fatigue. Facilities will no longer be wasting time and resources on compliance for C2C if they already use SLCP. It’s a fantastic win for manufacturers and demonstrates the flexibility and compatibility of SLCP data.”
C2CPI executive director Elwyn Grainger-Jones added: “As part of our commitment to social fairness, companies are required to demonstrate that workers are treated fairly and that they uphold strong social practices throughout their supply chains. By recognising SLCP’s CAF as a valid tool to meet these requirements, we’re driving further convergence within the industry.
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By GlobalData“This acceptance streamlines the path to certification for suppliers and brands alike, enabling companies to focus on meaningful improvement actions.”
