Providing the right tools for members to improve outcomes
We’re raising the bar for responsible sourcing in fast-moving consumer goods supply chains. To do this, we’re helping build the capability of all involved.
Ultimately, this will enhance responsible sourcing practices, ensure implementation of the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights (UNGP), and improve the lives of workers and beyond.
We focus on capability building for:
1. Members
Our Responsible Sourcing Journey (RSJ) is the backbone of our capability building programme. It provides a blueprint to help member companies accelerate the development and implementation of responsible sourcing practices that positively impact people’s lives throughout their supply chains. It enables companies to understand where they are on this journey and helps them identify and plan their future efforts more effectively.
We provide regular webinars, clinics, meetings and training that are open to all members. Example topics include exploring effective risk assessments and supply chain mapping, and developing robust human rights policies and supplier contracts. Webinars are held jointly with our Africa and Asia Pacific hubs where possible.
2. Suppliers
Suppliers can learn about complying with responsible sourcing requirements through our supplier capability building programmes and events. These are co-hosted by member companies with support from partner organisations, who provide the information, resources and tools. The events are either in person or virtual, and focus on a certain country or region. So far, we’ve worked with more than 3,000 supplier companies.
Our Supplier Business Toolkit is a key resource for suppliers. It provides practical support for workplace improvements, gives assistance on specific issues and helps suppliers provide decent work.
Working Group
Supplier Working Group
Our Supplier Group is open to supplier members only and provides a supplier perspective on AIM-Progress’ activities. It focuses on how suppliers can implement customer requirements, discusses convergence and mutual recognition and inputs into our work on purchasing practices. Our supplier members are clear that business partners need to work together to ensure a positive impact for workers and farmers.
Resources
See all resourcesResponsible Sourcing Journey (RSJ)
The Responsible Sourcing Journey – Our roadmap to improving responsible sourcing The RSJ provides a blueprint to help member companies accelerate the development and implementation of responsible sourcing practices that positively impact people’s lives throughout their supply chains. It enables companies to understand where they are on this journey and helps them identify and plan…
Business toolkit for suppliers
This toolkit provides suppliers with practical assistance on how to improve working conditions, productivity, quality and efficiency.