All Fair Labor Association articles

  • Salomon Impact Report
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    Salomon publishes 2023 Impact Report: The key highlights

    10 October 2024

    The French ski and outdoor brand’s latest impact report shows substantial progress in eco-design, community initiatives and a strong focus on reducing its carbon footprint.

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    Fair Labor Association seeks new CEO

    15 June 2023

    The Fair Labor Association (FLA) announced that Sharon Waxman, President and CEO, has informed the board of directors of her intention to step down from her position after more than seven years at the helm of the organization. The board responded by appointing a search committee – Karen Tramontono (Global ...

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    New standards for cotton sourcing released to tackle forced labor issues

    27 September 2022

    The Yarn Ethically & Sustainably Sourced Standard (YESS) initiative, established by the Responsible Sourcing Network in 2019, has published two new standards for cotton spinning mills, referring to input from stakeholders after the first edition of the standard released in the first year of the project and the associated 2021-2022 ...

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    Peak Performance sustainability report 2021 published

    1 August 2022

    The Amer Sports brand Peak Performance has published its sustainability report 2021. The comprehensive paper highlights the main actions taken during the year and delivers a full list of Tier 1 and 2 suppliers and material info. Besides the successes made, the long-term circularity goals are defined for product longevity, ...

  • YESS
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    YESS pilot project: Yarn and fabric manufacturers strive to end modern slavery

    2 May 2022

    The Responsible Sourcing Network has released the results of the pilot of its flagship initiative YESS (Yarn Ethically & Sustainably Sourced). The pilot, which included virtual training and in-person assessments in India, Pakistan and Malaysia, has shown that manufacturers can track all their cotton through their systems, from the fabric ...

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    Fair Labor Association members will likely not source from and produce in the Xinjiang region

    5 January 2021

    The Fair Labor Association (FLA) has prohibited its member companies from sourcing from and producing in the Xinjiang region, in northwest China, due to growing concerns over human rights and labor violations. The region is home to several ethnic minority groups, including the Uyghur people. Last year, the FLA advised ...

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    Burton receives Fair Labor Association accreditation

    13 August 2020

    The social compliance program at Burton Snowboards has been accredited by the Fair Labor Association (FLA). According to the FLA’s president and chief executive, Sharon Waxman, the American snowboarding and mountaineering company has undergone multiple years of scrutiny and set up suitable systems to detect and remedy unfair labor practices ...