The Role of Sustainability Certifications in Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector
This paper explores key considerations for brands and retailers on the role and implications of using sustainability certifications for their due diligence; it also offers considerations for policy makers. While the paper draws on research and examples from the garment and footwear sector, the paper aims to be of relevance to companies, policy makers and certifications across all sectors.
Certifications provide a third-party attestation that a particular company, product, process, or system fulfils the certification scheme’s requirements.