Resources

This is a 30-minute video with an introduction to responsible purchasing practices in English that serves as basic training. Target group: All employees of departments involved in purchasing practices (CSR, purchasing, HR, design, quality management, accounting).

Responsible Purchasing Practices Trainings Summary (LIC)

This PDF-document is a summary of training that is available to companies on the topic of Responsible Purchasing Practices (RPP). It offers several video links.

General Resources on Purchasing Practices from the Asia Garment Hub

On the Asia Garment Hub Website you can view different videos on the topic of purchasing practices.

The panel discussion focuses on how buyer-supplier relationships can move towards a more equal partnership, what companies are doing towards this goal and what opportunities are seen from both the purchasing and supply perspectives.

Brands prioritize responsible purchasing but face common barriers hindering progress. This panel discuses revising practices, supplier involvement, and steps for human rights due diligence. Overcoming obstacles is also a topic.

This session focuses on tools for industry-level commercial compliance measurement. It covers STTI’s framework, collaboration infrastructure, data sharing, and insights from ongoing measurements. The Better Buying Institute and STTI share their findings and emphasize the link to mandatory due diligence.

Buyer-supplier collaboration in due diligence can distribute costs and responsibilities equitably, fostering effective processes. Amid growing legislation and risk of burden shifting, the panel will discuss collaborative models and industry examples for successful implementation.

Contracts are often used for human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD), but effectiveness varies. New European laws raise concern as they may prioritize contract compliance over HRE outcomes. Legal and human rights experts will discuss contract use, effectiveness, and the implications of new laws.