Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) verification

DNV's SLCP verification service provides independent assessments to help businesses streamline social audits, ensure compliance, and enhance transparency while reducing audit duplication and costs.

The Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) is a global initiative that aims to create a standardized and effective assessment framework for social audits. It replaces multiple overlapping audits with a single verified assessment that brands, retailers, and manufacturers can use to meet compliance requirements.

As an approved Verifier Body, DNV provides independent verification to ensure that SLCP assessments are conducted accurately and efficiently. By partnering with us, companies can enhance compliance, reduce audit fatigue, and improve operational transparency.

Benefits of the service

SLCP verification through DNV helps businesses:

Reduce audit duplication by eliminating redundant assessments.
Improve efficiency with a unified approach to social and labour compliance.
Ensure data reliability through independent verification.
Enhance brand reputation by demonstrating commitment to ethical and responsible business practices.

Our service offering

DNV offers a comprehensive range of social and ethical verification services, including:

SLCP verification – Ensuring assessments align with the SLCP framework.
Social & ethical audits – Independent evaluations of working conditions and labour practices.
Data validation & reporting – Ensuring accuracy and integrity in compliance reporting.
Guidance & training – Helping companies understand and implement SLCP requirements effectively.

Our approach

Our structured approach begins with data collection and review, where self-assessment data is evaluated for completeness and accuracy. If required, an on-site verification is conducted, involving physical inspections to validate the reported data. Following this, assessment validation takes place, ensuring that compliance findings align with SLCP protocols. Finally, a verification statement is issued, which can be shared across the supply chain to demonstrate adherence to SLCP standards.

Your independent partner

With decades of experience in social and ethical auditing, DNV is a trusted partner for organizations seeking transparent, credible, and efficient SLCP verification. Our APSCA-certified auditors and global presence ensure we provide localized expertise while maintaining international best practices.