STR introduces a unique profile of industry best practices: a comprehensive compilation of standards from several globally recognized bodies in the area of social compliance and worker welfare. The profile addresses a gap in the industry – there is no recognized set of universal social compliance standards and laws can vary widely from country to country.

Incorporating ILO and UN Conventions and Declarations on labor and human rights, as well as International Fire and Building Codes, the profile is an excellent resource to help understand how the various standards can complement each other. Additionally, it's an invaluable tool for benchmarking and creating a robust responsible sourcing program.

Based on years of experience in assessing sourcing risks on behalf of international organizations and institutions and Fortune 500 companies, STR has included only the most substantive and practical standards in the International Standards Profile, making it a "must have" tool for any organization that is committed to good sourcing practices.