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Responsible business conduct & the apparel and footwear industry 2021

Discover expectations for apparel and footwear businesses to conduct operations ethically and respect human rights in supply chains, production and throughout

Business and Human Rights Report April, 2021

Summary

Explore the apparel and footwear industry guide, which outlines expectations on businesses to operate ethically in consideration of human rights.

Responsible business conduct & the apparel and footwear industry 2021

Business and Human Rights
Report

The apparel and footwear industry is one of Vietnam's most important industries, accounting for nearly 20% of all exports and employment for approximately 2.5 million people. As Vietnam capitalises on its promising economic growth and development, many challenges exist to the realisation of rights in the apparel and footwear industry, particularly following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Responsible business conduct and the apparel and footwear industry guidance and accompanying factsheet have been developed during challenging and unprecedented times. The COVID-19 pandemic has significant implications on the realisation of rights globally and further emphasises the need for responsible business conduct. As such, the guidance considers the additional impacts of COVID-19 and potential measures to address such impacts.

Download Guidance PDF (ENGLISH)

(12.05 MB)

Download Guidance DOC (ENGLISH)

(14.75 MB)

Download Guidance PDF (VIETNAMESE)

(11.79 MB)

Download Guidance DOC (VIETNAMESE)

(3.86 MB)

Download Factsheet PDF (ENGLISH)

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Download Factsheet PDF (VIETNAMESE)

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