Monitoring systems allow companies to track performance of their operations and suppliers relative to their supply chain goals and other market, legal, or regulatory obligations. This information enables external reporting to demonstrate progress to buyers, investors, civil society, and other stakeholders. Monitoring also informs a company’s own decision-making and continuous improvement.
All companies need to collect information on the environmental and human rights performance of farms, plantations, or forests where commodities are produced. However, monitoring approaches used will differ based on a company’s position in the supply chain.
The Framework’s Core Principle 11 and related guidance can support your company in developing monitoring systems that are tailored to its supply chain position and level of traceability.
The Framework also provides guidance on effective verification of supply chain performance and compliance. It provides criteria and good practices for credibility, rigor, and independence of verification processes.
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Summaries of key issues
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Selecting a monitoring tool
The Accountability Framework can help your company select monitoring tools that are technically sound, fit for purpose, and aligned with good practice. Learn more about key commonly used monitoring tools.