The Data Collection Tool is used to collect data on the social and labor conditions of a factory, including all questions that must be answered by the factory through Self Assessment or Joint Assessment. The completed data collection tool is then validated by a validator approved by SLCP. This tool can be filled online on the Accredited Host (AH: Approved Hosting Platform) or downloaded from the AH platform as an Excel file for offline filling.
SLCP uses this data collection tool to collect social labor data, which can be used by all standards and brands for validation and audit projects.
The Data Collection Tool collects all the main topics of social auditing and is divided into nine categories:
The factory can choose to complete Step 1, Step 2, or Step 3 in the tool:
Step 1 covers all social compliance issues (1-7), mainly focusing on national labor laws and international labor standards;
Step 2 includes all social compliance issues (1-7), including common issues in brand code of conduct. In addition, it also includes management system issues (8).
Step 3 contains topics for all tools (1-9), including best practices and community outreach.
The data collection tool is updated every one to two years to ensure that it remains relevant and meets the needs of SLCP stakeholders. At the same time, SLCP strives for the stability of data collection tools to easily compare data over time and minimize implementation costs.
The update may include the following changes:
• Reordering of issues (between steps)
• Add data points or (follow up) questions
• Delete data points or (follow up) issues
• Add new features such as automation to better ensure data quality
• Add or change content in drop-down lists and option lists
This list is not exhaustive. In addition, SLCP may need to make other changes to the toolfrom time to time and after consultation with contracting parties and stakeholders.