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Events and Deadlines
August 1-5: EICC/GeSI Labor & Ethics Lead Auditor Class in Barcelona, Spain
August 5: Feedback on Worker Management Communication Training Materials
August 8-12: EICC/GeSI Labor & Ethics Lead Auditor Class in Sao Paulo, Brazil
August 12: Indicate preferred date for EICC Winter Meeting and complete survey for feedback on Summer Meeting
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EICC Auditor Certification Courses
EICC auditor certification courses are offered throughout the year. Click here to visit the registration page. |
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Submit Information
Please submit information you want to share with EICC members to Brad Cameron by 5 PM EDT on Fridays. |
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Subscriptions
Contact Ben Bruno to add names to the distribution list. |
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 EICC Summer Membership Meeting Notes Available
The EICC Summer Membership meeting was held July 25-26 in Shenzhen. A total of 43 companies were represented at the meeting by 103 registered attendees. All presentation materials are available here. Notes from the meeting are available here.
Please take these actions by Friday, Aug. 12:
- Next Meeting: Indicate your preferred date for the EICC Winter Meeting by clicking here (Primary Representatives only).
- Feedback: Complete a brief survey here to offer feedback on the Summer Meeting, and to help us improve future meetings.
Contact Brad Cameron for more information or assistance. |
| Local Training Resource Lists: Request for Recommendations
The EICC/GeSI Learning & Capability Building (L&CB) Work Group is updating its Local Training Resources Lists, which were developed in 2009 for China, South-East Asia, and Brazil. In response to member requests, the work group will also create lists for Mexico and Eastern Europe, as well as a Global list. The work group requests that members share their experiences with training providers in these regions for corporate responsibility /sustainability. The input will improve value of the lists for all members.
Please provide the following information:
- Name of training providers
- Contact information for providers
- Region/country where they offer training
- Type of training they offer (e.g. OHS or worker rights)
- Feedback on quality or approach
There is no limit to the number of training providers you can submit. Please send all input to Jessica Davis Pluess by August 15, 2011. Lists will be finalized and available for members by Fall. |
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2011-2012 Code Review Process
EICC members, non-members, NGOs, governments, academia, and other stakeholders can participate in the upcoming review of the EICC Code of Conduct. The EICC General Code Review process began this month and includes three phases:
- Aug. 1-Oct. 31: Feedback submission period to propose Code changes.
- Nov. 1-Jan.: Review, evaluation, and decision period during which EICC Full Members will review and vote on proposed changes.
- Feb. 1-April: Code revision period when revisions and supporting documents will be incorporated.
Proposals are currently being accepted. All proposals must be submitted online, using the web form that is available here. Click here for more information. |
| Worker-Management Communication Training Materials
The L&CB Work Group presented its new training modules at the EICC Summer Membership Meeting. Worker-Management Communication training materials are available for final review by EICC members. The materials were developed by the L&CB Worker-Management Communication Task Force in collaboration with INFACT/FLA. They incorporated changes that were suggested after the materials were used in a pilot in April.
This will be the last chance to review the materials before they are translated into Chinese and launched this Fall. The materials include a facilitator's guide, participant handouts, and PowerPoint slides. Contact Jessica Davis Pluess to offer suggestions or for more information. The deadline for feedback is Friday, August 5, 2011. |
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Conflict Minerals Reporting Template
The Extractives Work Group has launched the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template tool, developed to facilitate disclosure and communication of information regarding smelters that provide material to company supply chains. The template can assist companies in their due diligence processes by tracking information in their supply chains that is related to conflict minerals.
The template includes questions on company conflict-free policies, engagement with direct suppliers, and a list of smelters companies and their suppliers use. The template provides written instructions and recorded training on use of the tool, and is available in English, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Japanese.
Additionally, a "dashboard" is available for aggregating multiple templates from suppliers. The dashboard enables data analysis and supports the preparation of consolidated information from multiple suppliers. The dashboard is available in English.
EICC members, along with non-member participants of the Extractives Work Group, can access the due diligence reporting tools and training materials here, beginning July 20. The template and dashboard will be released to non-members in early August. Contact Jay Celorie or Kirsty Stevenson for more information. Request a SharePoint account by contacting Ben Bruno. |
| Changes to the VAP
The following changes have been made to improve the Validated Audit Process (VAP):
- Easier way to invite your suppliers into the VAP: Complete and send this form to your supplier and copy the Audit Program Manager (APM).
- The entire process is managed by one organization rather than two. New contact for the Audit Program Manager: audits@vectra-intl.com.
- Invoicing and collection handled by the EICC administrator. Contact Carrie Hoffman.
- Easier contracting process.
- APM fee has been reduced by US $200 per audit.
- All VAP audits are tracked and posted weekly on EICC Member SharePoint here.
Additional improvements are coming. Contact the APM for assistance. |
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EICC/GeSI Labor & Ethics Lead Auditor Course
Verité has announced upcoming sessions of the EICC-GeSI Labor & Ethics Lead Auditor Course, including classes in Bangkok (July 18-22), Barcelona (August 1-5) and Sao Paulo (August 8-12). The course helps participants learn to perform EICC-GeSI Labor & Ethics VAP audits successfully and fulfills the training requirement for IRCA certification as an EICC-GeSI Labor & Ethics Lead Auditor. The highly interactive five-day workshop covers social systems auditing, investigative skills, management systems, validation and reporting, and the EICC-GeSI Audit Process.
Click here for more information regarding the sessions. Click here to register. |
| This section of the Bulletin is dedicated to EICC-ON activities. Please be sure to check here for all EICC-ON updates.
Action Items:
- Register your company administrator here. Administrators will be responsible for setting up their company users, deactivating users, adding subsidiaries, and SAQ submissions. Training will be provided.
Important Dates:
- EICC-ON will be available in Mid-August
- EICC-ON demonstration to be presented in Shenzhen on July 27
Latest News:
- See the dedicated SharePoint Page for EICC-ON information:
- New FAQs
- User Acceptance Testing Webinar
- 5 UATs now available
- Click here to access the EICC-ON demonstration given at the Membership Meeting in Shenzhen
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Need Help?
Contact AMS at 202-962-0167
Programs: Brad Cameron
Operations: John Flatley
Membership Services: Carrie Hoffman
WG Coordinator: Grant Feichtinger
Membership Assistant: Ben Bruno
Membership Compliance: Anne Vogel-Marr
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