Introduction:
Social compliance, a part of
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR),
is ahead increasing adhesive friction world-over, especially with global brands
proactively sponsoring responsible sourcing, enforcing sustainability
practices, and setting up programs to contribute to their communities. The threat for most reputed global brands:
Of course, there are organizations
that adopt a reactive approach to social compliance. However, this is risky as
Non-Governmental Organizations as well as the media and Internet are
increasingly bringing to light unpleasant and unethical working conditions in
some of the most reputed global brands.
