In the promoter pillar, we bring transparency to our actions by relying on audits and certifi cations. At Solo, we believe that together we are truly stronger, which is why we are committed to several international associations that unite the key players in the industry.
FAIR WEAR
Social responsibility is not an option nor a favour granted to garment workers, this is why Solo Paris has been a member of THE FAIR WEAR FOUNDATION since 2014. The Fair Wear Foundation is an independent multi-stakeholder organisation that works with 140 garment brands, NGOs, trade unions representing garment workers and governments. It aims at seeing a world where the garment industry supports workers in realising their rights to safe, dignified, properly paid employment. To do this, the FAIR WEAR FOUNDATION has developed a code of conduct based on 8 labour standards that all partners undertake to comply with: To ensure factories comply with this code of conduct, local audit teams assess them through on-site and off-site interviews with workers, document inspections and health and safety inspections. They then share their findings and recommendations for improvement with the brand and factory management. The brand and factory management create a concrete action plan with a clear implementation schedule to address all issues raised. Several audits are then carried out to ensure that this implementation is effective and that all code of conduct standards are fully complied with.
Amfori
In the global marketplace, supply chains are becoming increasingly complex. It is more necessary than ever for companies to improve their production visibility and make improvements to their entire supply chains. Solo Paris is a member of amfori, the leading international business association that supports open and sustainable trade. We are improving the social performance of our supply chain through amfori BSCI. For more information, please visit www.amfori.org
Cascale
Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition - SAC) brings together 300 members from across the value chain (brands, production plants, trade unions, NGOs, etc.) operating in the textile and consumer goods sectors. Founded in 2009 under the joint impetus of Walmart and Patagonia, it aims to catalyse collective action with 3 objectives: to combat global warming, to guarantee decent work for all and to ensure a future that respects nature. With this in mind, Cascale has developed the Higg Index, a series of tools to measure the environmental and social impacts of brands and manufacturers, as well as the environmental impact of products. At Solo Paris we believe that by joining forces in a coalition, we can tackle urgent and systemic challenges that are impossible to tackle alone, which is why we were the only French player in the promotional textile sector to join Cascale back in 2015, an active contributor to bringing about positive change in practices.
AWARE
In 2023, we wanted to make our offer even more transparent, so that everyone can have access to all the information about the garment they are wearing. So we're starting a programme with AWARE. Thanks to an innovative tracer process incorporated into the fibre, we can access all the information about the origin and manufacture of the garment. The principle is to create a digital passport completed at each stage of manufacture. It contains all the information needed to keep users fully informed. It can be accessed using a unique QRCode. For more information: www.wearaware.co