HUMAN RIGHTS
AND WORKING CONDITIONS
IN OUR SUPPLY CHAINS
AND WORKING CONDITIONS
IN OUR SUPPLY CHAINS
AMFORI
The Amfori BSCI is based on the UN and ILO conventions on human rights and working conditions, as well as the applicable local legislation depending on the location of the production facility. Tammer Brands is a member of the Amfori business network and uses its operating models, tools and audit system to assess working conditions and human rights risks related to supply chains.
Amfori develops and updates its operating models and tools and provides its member companies and business partners with various training opportunities, updated assessment tools and updating guidance. Amfori members include numerous companies from around the world that use shared audit results, operating models and tools. For manufacturers, this means more consistent assessment practices and clearer expectations regarding human rights and working conditions. More information about Amfori.
AMFORI
The Amfori BSCI is based on the UN and ILO conventions on human rights and working conditions, as well as the applicable local legislation depending on the location of the production facility. Tammer Brands is a member of the Amfori business network and uses its operating models, tools and audit system to assess working conditions and human rights risks related to supply chains.
Amfori develops and updates its operating models and tools and provides its member companies and business partners with various training opportunities, updated assessment tools and updating guidance. Amfori members include numerous companies from around the world that use shared audit results, operating models and tools. For manufacturers, this means more consistent assessment practices and clearer expectations regarding human rights and working conditions. More information about Amfori.
FACTORY AUDITS
For assessing working conditions at manufacturers operating in risk countries, we primarily use amfori BSCI audits. The audits are carried out by an independent third party and assess working conditions and practices related to human rights in accordance with the criteria of the amfori BSCI Code of Conduct.
Audits always identify different areas for improvement, but serious deficiencies, such as immediate risks to workers' health, have been extremely rare among our manufacturers. After an audit, we review the results with the manufacturer if necessary and discuss possible corrective actions. Our starting point is to develop operations in cooperation with the manufacturer/supplier and encourage the implementation of improvements. The status of any corrective actions is assessed during the next audit.
In addition to amfori BSCI audits, we also accept audits carried out under other social responsibility audit systems, provided that their criteria are substantially equivalent to those of amfori BSCI audits. The audit must have been carried out by an independent third party, the system must include an objective of continuous improvement of working conditions, and the audit cycle must be defined.
We require audits at least every two years, depending on the audit system and the results of the previous audit. We focus on working with suppliers that are committed to carrying out audits according to the required cycle. Occasional interruptions in audit validity may occur, for example due to factory relocation or expansion.
We aim to expand audit coverage in our supply chain. Audit status taken into account in sourcing new products and assessing suppliers and manufacturers. We monitor the validity of audits and share information with manufacturers about the tools and training opportunities offered by amfori.
In addition to amfori BSCI audits, we also accept audits carried out under other social responsibility audit systems, provided that their criteria are substantially equivalent to those of amfori BSCI audits. The audit must have been carried out by an independent third party, the system must include an objective of continuous improvement of working conditions, and the audit cycle must be defined.
We require audits at least every two years, depending on the audit system and the results of the previous audit. We focus on working with suppliers that are committed to carrying out audits according to the required cycle. Occasional interruptions in audit validity may occur, for example due to factory relocation or expansion.
We aim to expand audit coverage in our supply chain. Audit status taken into account in sourcing new products and assessing suppliers and manufacturers. We monitor the validity of audits and share information with manufacturers about the tools and training opportunities offered by amfori.