A GC3 Retailer Webinar Series - Green Chemistry & Commerce … · 2016. 4. 1. · February 28, 2013...
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February 28, 2013
Eliminating Restricted Substances in the Apparel and Footwear Supply Chain:
The AFIRM Supplier Toolkit
A GC3 Retailer Webinar Series
Nathaniel Sponsler, Manager-Product Regulations, Gap Inc.
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Webinar Discussion Instructions
• Due to the number of participants on the Webinar, all lines will be muted.
• If you wish to ask a question, please type your question in the Q&A box located in the drop down control panel at the top of the screen
• All questions will be answered at the end of the presentation.
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Introduction to the AFIRM Supplier Toolkit
Nathaniel Sponsler
Gap Inc.
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Who is AFIRM? • Apparel & Footwear International RSL
Management Group • Established in July 2004 • Original Member Companies:
– adidas – C&A – Gap – Levi – Nike – Marks and Spencer
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AFIRM Mission
• To reduce the use and impact of harmful substances in the apparel and footwear supply chain
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Current Members • adidas-Group • BESTSELLER • Carhartt • ESPRIT • Gap, Inc. • Gymboree • H&M • Hugo Boss • J.CREW
• Levi Strauss & Co. • New Balance • Nike • Pentland • PUMA • s.Oliver • Warnaco • Wolverine World Wide • VF Corporation
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What Exactly is the Toolkit?
• Collection of resources to help the
global apparel/footwear supply chain understand and reduce the use and impact of harmful substances
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AFIRM Toolkit History • First version published October 2008
• Supplier Feedback: – Seemed geared toward brands – More technical information and
examples requested – Request for AFIRM combined RSL to
meet all brand requirements
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New 2011 AFIRM Supplier Toolkit
• Published November 2011 • Responds to Supplier Feedback
– Geared toward suppliers – More detailed information on more
chemicals – Improved formatting and internal links
• Available in Chinese & Vietnamese – More languages planned in 2013
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New 2011 AFIRM Supplier Toolkit
• Key Additions – RSL Failures with corrective action
examples in simple format – Detailed Chemical Guidance Document
with full Index
• Resources available for all levels of technical expertise
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Toolkit Table of Contents
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Where are the risks?
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Background on Restricted Substances
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Appendix B - Factory Management Plan
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Appendix D – Best Practices to Avoid RSL Issues
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Appendix E – RSL Corrective Actions
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Appendix E – RSL Corrective Actions
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Appendix E – RSL Corrective Actions
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Appendix F – Detailed Chemical Guidance Document
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Appendix F – Detailed Chemical Guidance Document
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Appendix F – Detailed Chemical Guidance Document
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Appendix G – MSDS Examples and Explanations
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Appendix I – Screen Printing Best & Worst Practices
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Appendix J – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Appendix L – Additional Online Resources
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Toolkit Reception Monthly Toolkit Traffic • July 2012 – 4,615 • August 2012 – 5,559 • September 2012 – 5,269 • October 2012 – 8,087 • November 15, 2012 - HCM City, Vietnam Seminar • November 2012 – 83,583 • December 2012 – 28,926
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Future Toolkit Additions? • Further additions based on Supplier
feedback?
• Additional ideas?
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AFIRM Toolkit Website • http://www.afirm-group.com/supplierrsltool.htm
• Contact: [email protected]
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The audio recording and slides shown during this presentation will be available to GC3 Members on the GC3 Website:
http://www.greenchemistryandcommerce.org
Space is Limited. Register Today!
http://www.greenchemistryandcommerce.
org/events.roundtable.overview.php
Non- GC3 Member Attendees who would like to view these slides please contact Sarah Shields at [email protected]