Social and environmental audits and certifications are considered key tools for corporate due diligence. But how effective are they, really?

In this webinar, we will present the findings of a new study by the Bangladesh Institute for Labor Studies (BILS), conducted as part of the MAP Bangladesh project. The study examines the effectiveness of leading certifications and multi-stakeholder initiatives in the Bangladeshi garment industry, including GOTS, GRS, OEKO-TEX STeP, amfori BSCI, and the Fair Wear Foundation.

In addition, we will present the results of an analysis by FEMNET that combines the study’s findings with insights from worker-based monitoring (WBM) and community-based monitoring (CBM) conducted as part of the MAP Bangladesh project. Together, these studies highlight where private monitoring systems contribute to improving labor and environmental conditions—and where their limitations lie.

Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity to discuss the findings and their implications for the implementation of human rights and environmental due diligence obligations with the authors and project partners.

The event will be held in English.

We look forward to your registration!

Target audience: Companies, brands, standards organizations, and other stakeholders in the field of sustainable supply chains.