All BSCI participants are invited to shape and further develop the BSCI system through the different governance bodies. BSCI also works closely with stakeholders through the BSCI Stakeholder Council in Europe and BSCI Round tables in producer countries. Click on the links below to find out more information.
The FTA is ruled by the General Assembly (GA) of members, which is composed of all ordinary members and associate members of the FTA. The GA takes, with simple majority, decisions on the following issues, approval of annual accounts, appoint the statutory auditor and discharge of directors
The FTA is run by a Board of maximum ten directors, representing members´ interests from different countries and businesses. Two directors also serve on the BSCI Steering Committee. The BoD is a collegial body, voting with simple majority; each director has one vote, and serves in their position for a three-year term. The BoD is vested with all powers necessary for achieving the Association's purpose, in addition to the powers of management and administration. Their responsibilities include, developing the strategy of the FTA association, running the association, allocating the budget, monitoring of budget expenditures;and appointing or dismissing the Managing Director.
See the FTA Board of Directors here
The BSCI Steering Committee is composed of nine representatives of companies participating in the BSCI participants plus one representative of the Stakeholder Council with consultative rights. The BSCI Steering Committee is commissioned to deal with all BSCI issues as far as can be delegated by the FTA Board. Among its main responsibilities include; running the BSCI activities, selecting the BSCI Managing Directors, cooperating with other organisations and stakeholders, deciding on issues related to the implementation of the BSCI Code of Conduct. The members of the BSCI Steering Committee are appointed by the FTA Board of Directors for a three year term, aligned with the term of the FTA Board. The Steering Committee convenes at least twice a year. The members of the Steering Committee are:
- Dr Sibyl Anwander (COOP)
- Mr. Bernardo Cruza (El Corte Inglés)
- Ms. Anita Falkenek (Axstores, Ahléns)
- Ms. Anja Grote Westrick (ALDI Süd)
- Ms. Pirjo Heiskanen (Tuko Logistics)
- Mr. Hans Jürgen Matern (Metro Group)
- Mr. Herman Poelmann (Pole Group)
- Mrs. Lea Rankinen (SOK)
European level
The Stakeholder Council initiates, approves and advises on policy and systemic questions of the BSCI except issues related to the budget and internal organisational questions. It convenes twice a year. The Stakeholder Council may be made up of 12 members representing the following stakeholder groups: representatives of trade unions (as designated by their respective trade union structures), NGO’s, representatives of suppliers, import and export business associations, Government representatives, representatives of international organisations (e.g. UN) and BSCI members. The members of the Stakeholder Council are:
- Marieke Weerdesteijn (Solidaridad): Chair of the Stakeholder Council
- Alice Tepper Marlin (Social Accountability International): Vice Chair
- Mattias Forsberg (Save the Children)
- Elisabeth Åberg (Unionen)
- Stefan Hoejmøse (University of Bath School of Management)
- Luc van Liedekerke (European Business Ethics Network)
- Simon Pickard (EABIS)
- Daria Cibrario (European Federation of Food Agriculture and Tourism Trade Unions - EFFAT)
- Christian Rousseau (Test-achats)
- Fabrice Warneck (UNI Europa Commerce)
- Susan Bird / Thomas Dodd - observers (European Commission)
Producer country level
BSCI aims to support companies' accountability for social compliance in producer countries. As it is the main responsibility of local stakeholders such as government authorities, business organisations, trade unions and NGOs to implement existing national and international legislation, the BSCI’s goal is to promote an environment where these organisations fulfill their tasks and responsibilities. In order to enhance this process Round Tables have been established in producer countries.
Participants at the Round Tables are representatives of government authorities, business organisations, trade unions, NGOs, academia, auditors and other organisations with an interest and in the topic of CSR and social standards monitoring.
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