377-2 FLA Workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Benchmarks

Summary

The FLA’s Workplace Code of Conduct (COC) defines labor standards that aim to achieve decent and humane working conditions in the supply chain of affiliated companies. The COC is based on International Labor Organization standards and internationally accepted good labor practices. All companies affiliated with the FLA are expected to comply with all relevant and applicable laws and regulations of the country in which workers are employed, and to implement the COC in their applicable facilities. When differences or conflicts in standards arise, affiliated companies are expected to apply the highest standard and the one most favorable to workers.

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Issuer

Fair Labor Association (FLA)

Year

2015

Region

International

Issuer (type)

Fair Labor Association (FLA) (International)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Main industries targeted

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Manufacturing
Administrative, Support, Waste Management
Retail trade

Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions