Businesses that are growing more conscientious about corporate social responsibility (CSR) look to their supply chains to support them in advancing their CSR goals. Members of TRSA’s Industrial/Uniform Committee have testified to this impact on the linen, uniform and facility services industry by reporting that their customers, such as Fortune 500 companies, have asked them to sign documents attesting to their CSR practices. How common is this practice among the industry’s customers worldwide? The United Nations (UN) is urging faster progress.

Introduced 20 years ago, the UN Global Compact established a policy platform and a practical framework for companies committed ...