The Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA) is now accepting applications from footwear companies, brands, and factories to award FDRAs Recognized Responsible Footwear Manufacturer designation to the top footwear factories around the globe.

 

The recognition is part of FDRA's Responsible Factory Program (RFP), which is focused on enhancing social compliance standards industry wide by raising awareness, and promoting factories that make social compliance a core component of their business. Last year six factories were granted this special designation.  

 

Any company or brand wishing to recognize a factory they feel has worked continuously on compliance improvement can visit the RFP webpage to download the form and submit it to FDRA by September 30th.

Factory applications will be measured on a range of compliance issues.  Those deemed to have followed the zero tolerance standards in FDRA's Code of Conduct (see document below) and are working towards continuous improvement in other areas will be finalists for consideration.  

  

FDRA's Factory Enhancement & Sourcing Committee will review applications and award the recognition to the 2016 recipients later this year.  Please see the current list of recipients below. 

 

Please get involved by nominating your factories today! 

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  From working hours and overtime to structural safety and transparency, the FDRA Footwear Production Code of Conduct is a comprehensive guide that ensures any factories that adhere to its standards are compliant with industry expectations.  

Click here to download the FDRA Code of Conduct

Click here to download the FDRA Code of Conduct in Chinese so you can distribute to your factories

Current Recognized Responsible Footwear Manufacturers: