IV. Implementation The principles set out in the amfori BSCI Code of Conduct represent the aspirational goals and minimum expectations that amfori BSCI Participants have with regard to their supply chains’ social conduct. Even though the aspirations will remain unchanged, the minimum expectations of the amfori BSCI Code of Conduct, which are translated into verifiable social standards, may change in line with changes in society. amfori BSCI Participants commit to use reasonable endeavors to achieve the goals set out in the amfori BSCI Code of Conduct . While they cannot guarantee full observance of all their business partners at all times, amfori BSCI Participants commit to take reasonable measures to abide by the principles of the amfori BSCI Code of Conduct, particularly in those regions and or sectors where higher risks of non-observance of the amfori BSCI Code of Conduct exist. Needless to say, full observance is a process that takes considerable time, resources and effort; and gaps, shortcomings, failures and unpredictable occurrences will always remain a possibility. Nonetheless, amfori BSCI Participants commit strongly to the early detection, monitoring and remediation of all such failures in their supply chains and remain open to constructive engagement with stakeholders who are genuinely concerned with social compliance. Code Observance Obeying domestic laws is the first obligation of business enterprises. In countries where domestic laws and regulations are in conflict with, or set a different standard of protection than the amfori BSCI Code of Conduct, business enterprises should seek ways to abide by the principles that provide the highest protection to the workers and environment. Supply Chain Management and Cascade Effect amfori BSCI Participants acknowledge their capacity to influence social changes in their supply chains through their purchasing activities. They manage their relationships with all business partners in a responsible way and expect the same in return. This requires a co-operative approach where every business enterprise, (a) involves its respective business partners; (b) takes all reasonable and appropriate measures in its sphere of influence, needed to implement the amfori BSCI Code of Conduct and (c) exchanges information to timely identify any challenge that requires mitigation. amfori BSCI Participants and their business partners strive to further detail the root causes of any such adverse impact in human rights, particularly when sourcing from high-risk regions or sectors. So as to embed this responsibility, business enterprises should act with due diligence and develop the necessary management systems, policies and processes to a reasonable extent as well as effectively prevent and address any adverse human rights impacts that may be detected in the supply chain. © Copyright amfori 2017 amfori BSCI Code of Conduct - Public Document V. 1/2017
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