Northern Arizona University
EN-15: Trademark Licensing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Dayna
McKay Data Analyst Office of Sustainability |
Is the institution a member of the Worker Rights Consortium (WRC)?:
Is the institution currently a member of the Fair Labor Association (FLA)? :
Is the institution currently a member of an equivalent independent monitoring and verification organization approved by AASHE?:
A brief description of the independent monitoring and verification organization:
In 2023, Northern Arizona University (NAU) joined the Worker Rights Consortium (WRC), an independent labor rights monitoring organization. The WRC investigates global factory working conditions, combats sweatshop practices, and protects worker rights in the apparel industry. This partnership allows NAU to enforce binding labor standards, ensuring the ethical production of university-branded apparel and goods. WRC's extensive global network conducts worker-centered investigations, supports workers, and advocates for enforceable private agreements with multinational corporations to improve labor conditions. Founded in 2000, the WRC collaborates with universities, students, and government entities to uphold human rights standards.
Has the institution adopted a labor rights code of conduct in its licensing agreements with the licensees who produce its logo apparel?:
A copy of the labor rights code of conduct for licensees:
The labor rights code of conduct for licensees:
Website URL where information about the institution’s trademark licensing initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Information provided by: dayna.cook@nau.edu, aholcomb@arizona.edu, and laura.little@nau.edu
Information provided by: dayna.cook@nau.edu, aholcomb@arizona.edu, and laura.little@nau.edu
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