Improvements featuring in the new Responsible Stone Program
TFT and WGDN have gained extensive experience while working for several years in the supply chains of natural stone. Both organisations went down to the factoties and the quarries. And jointly drew conclusions about an effective and pragmatic approach. RSP therefore has important new features.
An international initiative
RSP will actively acquire members in even more European countries, and international stakeholders will sit on the Steering Committee of the program
Involvement supplying countries
Southern companies and other stakeholders can participate in the governance of the program
Code of Conduct
Three levels in the code allow for a more transparent step-by-step approach to improvement
Market claims
Different claims to compliance with the standards offer htrustworthy and transparent marketing tools
Membership option for suppliers
Trading companies in supplier countries can opt for membership, in the same fashion as European importers
Sustainable public procurement
RSP makes it possible for uppliers to comply with the requirements of public buyers. RSP will be tuned to the specific “sustainability” requirements of various Eurpean countries
For more information about the program, see the TFT Responsible Stone Website