How does SLCP's Converged Assessment Framework work?

The Converged Assessment Framework includes a Data Collection Tool, a Verification Protocol and Verifier Guidance. Facilities complete the questions in the Data Collection Tool through a self-assessment (on their own) or a joint-assessment (with external support). This FAQ explains the type of data that is collected via the Data Collection Tool. An SLCP approved Verifier then verifies every answer provided by the facility in the self-assessment and provides corrected answers where necessary. The Verifier does not pass judgement on the data – they do not conclude if the data is good or bad, or if the facility has passed or failed. The outcome of the verification process is a high-quality verified standard agnostic data set.

SLCP works with a Verification Oversight Organization which oversees the quality and integrity of the verification process and conducts a series of quality assurance activities. SLCP enables the facility to share their verified data set via the SLCP Gateway and a network of Accredited Hosts platforms. The facility selects an Accredited Host platform to use for the assessment and verification process. Brands/other stakeholders select which Accredited Host platform they want to use to access the verified data. The Accredited Hosts all provide additional services to help brands and other stakeholders use the data (e.g. scoring/mapping to a Code of Conduct/identifying issues to build a remediation plan).