VANOC has banned six factories from making 2010 products for not meeting social standards.
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VANOC is taking a tough stand when it comes to the standards of factories manufacturing 2010 Olympic merchandise. VANOC has banned six overseas factories from making 2010 products, for not meeting social standards.
A ’sustainability report’ released today shows the steps that have already been taken. Ann Duffy with VANOC says they’re working with those factories, to ensure the merchandise that people buy over the next two years is environmentally and socially accceptable. “One of the bid committments for VANOC in terms of hosting the Games was to use our influence to create social, economic and environmental benefits in our supply chain. That included developing the Buy Smart program since we’re going to be purchasing a lot of stuff and a lot of services, we’re looking at our work with our suppliers and our licensees as an opportunity to bring value there as well.”
The 27 page report released today also shows that of 80 audits VANOC demanded of its licensees, corrective action plans were issued for 74. Duffy says they are working with suppliers and licensees to ensure standards are met. “It might be things like their documentation system of how they’re tracking this needing to be improved , or how they’re communicating health and safety tips to employees.”
