Compliance & Auditing
Certificates can be a convenient and practical way to ensure transparency is met, but they’re only part of the story.
WBC recognises it has a responsibility beyond legal and regulatory requirements.
We believe that by paying fair prices and looking after the maker, you end up with a product that looks and performs better. And that translates into more sales and happier customers.
Here are some of the auditing methods we use.
For detailed product certification contact support@wbc.co.uk
PEFC
A product that is PEFC certified means the forest-based material within the product comes from a PEFC-certified forest.
A PEFC-certified forest is a forest that is managed in line with the strictest environmental, social and economic requirements.
SA 8000
SA8000 is the leading social certification standard for factories and organizations across the globe. The SA8000 Standard upholds a framework for organizations of all types to conduct business in a way that is fair and decent for workers and demonstrates adherence to the highest social standards.
GOTS
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) was developed by leading standard setters to define world-wide recognised requirements for organic textiles. GOTS is the most widely used and relevant certification of biological origin in the textile sector and requires adherence to a strict set of standards.
Sedex
Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (SEDEX) is an online system that allows suppliers to maintain data on ethical & responsible practices and allows them to share this information with their customers. To be part of the Sedex global network means being able to assess and improve business practices and working conditions in global supply chains.
Achilles Network Silver
The Achilles Network is for global supply chains that meet the international Global Energy standards, NORSOK S006 and IOGP 423, through renewable energy commodity codes and environmental, social, and corporate governance standards (ESG). As a registered silver supplier we are proud to say we adhere to these standards.