Challenge
In the wake of stakeholder criticism, longer supply chains, and access to global markets, two global brands needed to redesign their compliance approaches to create a defensible social sustainability system.
Solution
- Determine materiality of stakeholder needs and map against the business objectives of the company
- Re-design and implement audit/oversight system based on risk
- Re-design compliance team and work flows to increase productivity
- Collect meaningful data and communicate progress with stakeholders
Measurable results
- Reduce repeat findings in audits
- Improve responsiveness of supply chain to business requirements
- Increase trust with stakeholders through ability to communicate progress or highlight risks