Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 71.36
Liaison Michael Chapman
Submission Date Sept. 20, 2023

STARS v2.2

Nova Scotia Community College
EN-15: Trademark Licensing

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Anna Jessop
Sustainable Development Coordinator
Facilities and Engineering
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Is the institution a member of the Worker Rights Consortium (WRC)?:
Yes

Is the institution currently a member of the Fair Labor Association (FLA)? :
No

For institutions outside the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. only:

Is the institution currently a member of an equivalent independent monitoring and verification organization approved by AASHE?:
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A brief description of the independent monitoring and verification organization:
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If institution is not a member of a monitoring and verification organization:

Has the institution adopted a labor rights code of conduct in its licensing agreements with the licensees who produce its logo apparel?:
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A copy of the labor rights code of conduct for licensees:
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The labor rights code of conduct for licensees:
NSCC Works with Fundy Textiles for most of its branded apparel, they follow standards and guides as indicated by the federal government on ethical behaviour for procurement and labor standards.


NSCC maintains a contract for promotional product with Nova Trophy. Nova Trophy as members of the Promotional Products Professionals of Canada, their association promotes standards for fair labour conditions. Products made within Canada are all companies and brands that meet Canadian Labour codes. Most of their key suppliers: Adidas, Reebok, Cutter & Buck, New Balance, Gildan, and many others belong to the International Fair Labour Association, as can be seen in this link: http://www.fairlabor.org/affiliates/participating-companies

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Optional Fields 

Website URL where information about the institution’s trademark licensing initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The mission of Nova Scotia Community College is "Building Nova Scotia's economy and quality of life through education and innovation." This Procurement Policy has been established as a means to aid the College in attaining its mission. Obtaining the "best overall value" for the College, while being committed to Ethical and Legislated Procurement Policies and Practices, is of the upmost importance; therefore, it is imperative that Procurement Policy, and respective Procurement Procedures, be adhered to. NSCC’s Procurement Policy can be found at www.nscc.ca/sustainability.

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