Corporate Social Responsibility

WORLDWIDE RESPONSIBLE APPAREL PRODUCTION

(WRAP)
Submitted By :
Aditi Chakraborty(1)
Shaik Areef(18)

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Hyderabad

Who is WRAP ?
WRAP is an independent, objective,

non-profit team of global social

compliance experts dedicated to
promoting safe, lawful, humane, and
ethical manufacturing around the
world through certification and
education.
The primary activity of WRAP is its
factory certification program, which
is the largest of its kind in the world
mainly focused on the apparel,
footwear, and sewn products sectors.

About WRAP
Established

1998

Sponsor

American Apparel and Footwear Association

Players in

The apparel manufacturing community, human

rights groups, public interest groups,
development agencies and the licensing
community.

development

Target audience

Apparel manufacturing companies

History
WRAP was formed out of the desire to create an independent and

objective body to help apparel and footwear factories around the world
verify that they are operating in compliance with local laws and
internationally-accepted standards of ethical workplace practices.
Today, WRAP has grown to become a global leader in social

compliance and a trusted independent supply chain partner for dozens

of companies around the world.
In 2013 alone, over 2300 facilities from 50 countries participated, and

there are currently around 1900 WRAP-certified facilities, found

throughout the world, employing over 1.65 million workers.

Example of a WRAP certificate

PURPOSE of Certification
The objective of the Apparel Certification Program is to

independently monitor and certify compliance with the

following standards, ensuring that a given factory produces
sewn goods under lawful, humane, and ethical conditions.

WRAP's 12 Principles
The WRAP Principles are based on generally accepted

international workplace standards, local laws and

workplace regulations which encompass human resources
management, health and safety, environmental practices,
and legal compliance including import/export and customs
compliance and security standards.

 1. Compliance with Laws and Workplace Regulations

Facilities will comply with laws and regulations in all locations where
they conduct business.
2. Prohibition of Forced Labour
Facilities will not use involuntary, forced or trafficked labor.
3. Prohibition of Child Labour
Facilities will not hire any employee under the age of 14 or under the
minimum age established by law for employment, whichever is
greater, or any employee whose employment would interfere with
compulsory schooling.

 4. Prohibition of Harassment or Abuse

Facilities will provide a work environment free of supervisory or coworker harassment or abuse, and free of corporal punishment in any
form.
5. Compensation and Benefits

Facilities will pay at least the minimum total compensation required by

local law, including all mandated wages, allowances & benefits.
6. Hours of Work

Hours worked each day, and days worked each week, shall not exceed
the limitations of the countrys law. Facilities will provide at least one
day off in every seven-day period, except as required to meet urgent
business needs.

 7. Prohibition of Discrimination

Facilities will employ, pay, promote, and terminate workers on the

basis of their ability to do the job, rather than on the basis of personal
characteristics or beliefs.
8. Health and Safety

Facilities will provide a safe and healthy work environment. Where

residential housing is provided for workers, facilities will provide safe
and healthy housing.
9. Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining

Facilities will recognize and respect the right of employees to exercise

their lawful rights of free association and collective bargaining.

 10. Environment

Facilities will comply with environmental rules, regulations and

standards applicable to their operations, and will observe
environmentally conscious practices in all locations where they
operate.
11. Customs Compliance

Facilities will comply with applicable customs laws, and in particular,

will establish and maintain programs to comply with customs laws
regarding illegal transhipment of finished products.
12. Security

Facilities will maintain facility security procedures to guard against the

introduction of non-manifested cargo into outbound shipments (i.e.
drugs, explosives biohazards andor other contraband).

Implementation Procedure
Participating companies voluntarily agree that their

production and that of their contractors will be certified by

the WRAP Certification Programme complying with the
WRAP Principles.

WRAP Certification Program

It is a five-step process:
1. Application: The factory sends a completed application form and

fee to WRAP.
2. Self Assessment: The factory must apply and be registered in the

WRAP Certification Program. Factory management performs the selfassessment of its facility with the WRAP Self-Assessment and
Monitoring Handbook to determine if their facility complies with the
WRAP Principles.

 3. Independent Monitoring: WRAP authorizes factory management

to hire an independent monitor from a list of monitoring companies

and civil society organizations that regularly perform audits for
compliance with policies and procedures required by third partiesin
this case, WRAP.
4. Evaluation: The WRAP staffer evaluates the factor and either

informs the factory that it needs to correct certain procedures and have
the monitor make an additional inspection and report or recommends
to the Certification Board that the factory be certified.
5. Certification: The Certification Board studies the recommendation

of the staff, including the monitors report, and votes to award or

withhold certification.

WRAP Certification
Manufacturers who pass the audit are issued a certificate

by WRAP, which is valid for 6 months (Silver), 1 year

(Gold) to 2 years (Platinum).
Platinum Certificate

Awarded to a facility that has demonstrated full

compliance with all WRAP principles for three
consecutive years, and has successfully passed each
audit with no corrective actions and have best practices in
place beyond Level A.

 Gold Certificate

A one-year certificate is awarded to a facility that has

demonstrated full compliance with all WRAP principles
during the first audit, or in subsequent audits.
Silver Certificate
A six-month certificate will be issued to facilities that
demonstrate substantial compliance with the WRAP
principles, but have minor non-compliances in policies,
procedures or training that need to be addressed.

Where is WRAP located?

Headquarters are located in Arlington, Virginia, USA just

outside of Washington, DC.

It also has branch offices in Hong Kong, China, and
Dhaka, Bangladesh, and additional representation in India
and Southeast Asia (Thailand).

 Contact information

Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production, 2200 Wilson Boulevard

Suite 601,Arlington, VA 22201,
United States.
Tel: 703-243-0970
Fax: 703-243-8247
E-mail : INFO@Wrapapparel.org

Web site : http://www.wrapapparel.org

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