How does Liz Claiborne Inc. enforce its Standards of Engagement?
At Liz Claiborne Inc., we know that high standards are only the beginning. It requires a serious commitment in order to make meaningful progress in the effort to improve working conditions. That’s why we use a wide variety of enforcement mechanisms, including the following: As a company, and now that we have an exclusive purchasing agency agreement with Li and Fung, partner with them to enforce our Standards through the following mechanisms: Spot Inspection – Quality Assurance Field Associates and Sourcing Associates support our compliance effort. Both Li and Fung and Liz Claiborne Inc. associates conduct both scheduled and unscheduled spot inspections of contractors’ factories. Training – Because a successful inspection depends upon knowing where and what to look for, our internal compliance auditors that conduct on-site visits must attend training in how to identify workplace problems. Human Rights Questionnaire – Liz Claiborne Inc. internal auditors fill out a comprehensive human ri
