On this International Human Rights Day, we want to celebrate the leap forward to protect human rights with the passing of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Having mandatory human rights due diligence required of companies and throughout their value chains is a huge accomplishment, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact in sourcing countries.
Read MoreResponsible Sourcing Network (RSN) is excited to announce the launch of its first cohort of multi-stakeholder members for YESS: Yarn Ethically & Sustainably Sourced. The first cohort of brand members includes industry leaders such as adidas, Fanatics Apparel, INDITEX, The Walt Disney Company, and Walmart Inc.
Read MoreThe CSDDD sets rigorous criteria for companies to conduct due diligence across their entire value chains. Businesses must actively manage human rights and environmental risks, including forced labor. The following key requirements under the CSDDD are directly addressed by YESS, ensuring due diligence conformance and responsible sourcing in the middle tiers of the value chain.
Read MoreYESS has just published a publicly-available list of yarn and fabric suppliers that are participating in its due diligence initiative. RSN has ambitious plans to grow the list of YESS Participating Mills globally. To accomplish this, RSN has partnered with audit management company Sumerra.
Read MoreAs we approach the end of 2023, we want to take a moment to reflect on the journey we have been on together over the past year and provide a quick update on what we have in store in 2024.
Read MoreResponsible Sourcing Network (RSN) is transitioning its due diligence initiative to a multi-stakeholder membership model.
Read MoreYESS was officially launched in India in May at a workshop in Bengaluru and the first third-party assessments at Shahi Exports.
Read MoreTwo yarn spinning mills in Pakistan underwent independent assessments of the YESS: Yarn Ethically & Sustainably Sourced Standards.
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