Procurement of manufacturing facilities

The requirement

The publisher’s words are shown on request, below the limits.

The publisher’s words

How it is proven

Evidence required

Conformance with this requirement shall be stated in writing, signed by the Chief Executive Officer or other authorised representative of the applicant company/Licence holder. This statement shall be supported by copies or extracts of supply contracts with suppliers of fibre and backing that include requirements for programmes to reduce water and energy use and reduce emissions and to report on these; information on facilities at which fibre and backing materials destined for an ECA-licensed carpet or rug is manufactured, the certification status of their environmental management systems and/or plans or intentions regarding formal management systems and certification; a signed declaration from suppliers confirming commitment to social accountability and avoidance of modern slavery; a copy of the carpet or rug manufacturers procurement programme covering point b; and an annual report to The Trust on the supplier(s) programmes, prepared by the licence holder, or provided by the supplier(s).

Who checks it

Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake

How Klar Cite classifies it

Klar Cite’s reading of the clause, not the scheme’s own claim.

What it asks

Have in place — a plan, procedure or system the applicant must operate

Standing

Required — must be met for the credential

Impact area

Climate Health — the CMF area the clause addresses

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