REFERENCE LIST OF SOCIAL COMPLIANCE CONSULTANTS
In strengthening management systems, modifying labor practices, and improving working conditions, Licensees, Vendors, and Facilities may benefit from the services offered by consulting groups and others that may assist in the identification of underlying causes of compliance issues, suggest sustainable solutions, and/or help implement change. Services offered by suchorganizations may take a variety of forms including, but not limited to:
? A root cause analysis
? An in-depth systems analysis
? Training programs
The list of social compliance consultants included in this appendix may be able to provide these services. This list is neither exhaustive nor exclusive. The services offered by these organizations are not endorsed by Disney, and engaging the services of these or any other social compliance consultant cannot assure you that a Facility will be or remain authorized forDisney branded production. Licensees, Vendors, and Facilities are not required to engage a social compliance consultant. Ifyou, as a Licensee or Vendor, do choose to engage a social compliance consultant, you may choose from the following list, or you may choose any other organization, at your discretion. It is the responsibility of the Licensee, Vendor, and Facilityto identify any appropriate work plan, to negotiate terms with any consultant, and to bear the cost of engaging any such consultant.
Licensees, Vendors, and Facilities may benefit from reviewing the Good Practices for Complying with Licensors’ Social and Environmental Requirements: A Practical Guide for Licensees published by Business for Social Responsibility (“BSR”) and the International Licensing Industry Merchandiser’s Association (“LIMA”) and supported, in part, by Disney. This guide identifies basic requirements for Licensees and Vendors in meeting Licensor expectations.
1. THE CAHN GROUP
Contact Person: Doug Cahn, Principal ([email protected])
Website: www.thecahngroup.com
Headquarters: North America with partners worldwide
2. ELEVATE
Contact Person: Mark Jones, VP, Marketing & Business Development ([email protected])
China Conact: John Yeh, Business Development Associate, China ([email protected])
Website: www.elevatelimited.com
Headquarters: Hong Kong with client management offices in San Francisco, New York, London,
Shenzhen, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and India
3. IMPACTT LIMITED
Contact Person: Rosey Hurst, Founder and Director ([email protected])
Website: www.impacttlimited.com
Headquarters: London with offices in Guangzhou and Bangladesh
4. SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY INTERNATIONAL
Contact Person: Christie Daly, Senior Manager, Corporate Programs ([email protected])
Website: www.sa-intl.org
Headquarters: New York, with offices or representatives in Amsterdam, Bangalore, Boston, Dubai,
Geneva, Istanbul, Sao Paulo, Shenzhen; Quezon City, Philippines and San Jose,
Costa Rica
5. VERITé
Contact Person: Robin Jaffin, Director of Supplier Programs ([email protected])
Website: www.verite.org
Headquarters: New York, with offices or representatives in Amsterdam, Bangalore, Boston, Dubai,
Geneva, stanbul, Sao Paulo, Shenzhen; Quezon City, Philippines and San Jose,
Costa Rica