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Events and Deadlines
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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 Training Available: CA Transparency in Supply Chains Act
The California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 will go into effect on January 1, 2012. The law requires retailers and manufacturers that have gross sales over $100 million and operate in the state to disclose their efforts to eradicate slavery and human trafficking in their supply chains. Two trainings are available on the EICC website:
- Free: Click here for free training.
- Fee Based: Click here for more comprehensive fee-based training (demo--full version available Sept 1, 2011). Click here for more info.
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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 Learning & Capability Building (L&CB) Work Group is updating the EICC 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. |
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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. 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
The next EICC/GeSI Labor & Ethics Lead Auditor Course will be held in 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. Click here to register. |
| Be sure to check here weekly 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 is available.
Important Dates:
- EICC-ON will be available in Mid-September
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 that was presented at the Summer Membership Meeting.
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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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