AAFA & WRAP Release Joint Guidance on Responsible Sourcing in Conflict Zones
The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) and WRAP have released new joint guidance specific to responsible sourcing in conflict zones. Responsible sourcing in conflict-zone areas is challenging due to a variety of reasons, such as government/military intervention, land disputes, transit of workers, transit of materials and finished product, armed militia funding, imposed sanctions, unstable […]
Vì sao chúng ta nhớ đến Rana Plaza?
Ngày 24 tháng 4 đánh dấu kỷ niệm thảm kịch sập tòa nhà Rana Plaza kinh hoàng ở Dhaka, Bangladesh. Tòa nhà thương mại tám tầng này là nơi đặt nhiều cơ sở sản xuất hàng may mặc cho các thương hiệu lớn. Mặc dù các vết nứt bắt đầu xuất hiện và công nhân nghi ngờ về độ vững chắc của tòa nhà, họ vẫn được yêu cầu quay trở lại làm việc. […]
WRAP & HGI công bố báo cáo độc quyền về Bangladesh
WRAP đã hợp tác với Hertzman Global Intelligence (HGI), một nền tảng chuyên về ngành tìm nguồn cung ứng và chuỗi cung ứng, để cung cấp một loạt báo cáo độc quyền điều tra việc tuân thủ các quy định về trách nhiệm xã hội tại các điểm đến tìm nguồn cung ứng quan trọng trên toàn thế giới. Trong báo cáo đầu tiên của chúng tôi, “Bangladesh: Tổng quan về tuân thủ trách nhiệm xã hội”, WRAP xem xét các lĩnh vực chính về tình trạng không tuân thủ đang diễn ra ở Bangladesh, bao gồm […]
WRAP and CAMTEX Sign MoU to Strengthen Social Responsibility in El Salvador
On March 24, 2026, WRAP signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CAMTEX, El Salvador’s leading trade association for the apparel, textile, and industrial park sectors. This partnership marks an important step forward in advancing social responsibility, sustainability, and ethical manufacturing practices across one of Central America’s most important textile and apparel hubs. A […]
WRAP Certification: Building Responsible, Ethical, and Sustainable Workplaces
WRAP certification is more than meeting requirements. It demonstrates a facility’s commitment to running its operations in a responsible, ethical, and sustainable way within the context of the global supply chain. Collaboration is at the heart of WRAP. The organization works directly with facilities to help them build and maintain systems of social compliance for […]
Discrimination Divides. Inclusion Drives Success.
Workplace discrimination remains one of the most persistent barriers to ethical business conduct and sustainable development. At its core, discrimination refers to any distinction, exclusion, or preference based on race, color, sex, religion, political opinion, national extraction, or social origin that undermines equality of opportunity or treatment in employment. When discrimination takes root, it compromises […]
Rethinking Working Hours in Labor-Intensive Industries
High working hours in labor-intensive industries—particularly footwear and apparel—have been debated for decades and remain one of the most persistent challenges in responsible supply chain management. At the heart of this discussion is Principle 6: Hours of Work, a foundational component of WRAP’s 12 Principles, which collectively define WRAP’s approach to ethical, lawful, and humane […]
WRAP, TEA Sign MoU to Advance Social Compliance and Expand Exports
WRAP is pleased to announce the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tiruppur Exporters’ Association (TEA), India’s largest knitwear manufacturing hub. On January 12, 2026, Avedis Seferian, WRAP President and CEO, and K.M. Subramanian, President of TEA, signed an agreement to deepen collaborative efforts to advance social compliance and expand apparel export opportunities to the U.S. market. Key Areas of Collaboration Tiruppur holds a central position […]
Customs Compliance: A Cornerstone of Global Trade
As the international supply chain adapts to an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, one priority remains constant: customs compliance. For importers and exporters, this is not just a box to check—it’s a critical safeguard against delays, fines, and even the seizure of goods. In a world where products often pass through multiple hands, cross oceans, and traverse […]
Empowering Worker Voice: Why Freedom of Association Matters
Workers thrive when their voices are heard. That’s why Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining stand as a cornerstone of Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP)’s 12 Principles. This fundamental right ensures that workers can organize, express concerns, and negotiate for better conditions—without fear of retaliation. When workers are empowered to speak openly, facilities operate more […]
