Latest News & Developments
Bangladesh Raises Legal Minimum Wage
amfori welcomes this decision to raise the wages by 51% as from December. This is the first hike in wages in five years in the country.New System Manual Feature: Updated Zero Tolerance Protocol
Check out the first issue of an article series on the new features in the revised System Manual. Learn what’s new and what your business can do!Every Week Should be Global Goals Week
On 22-29 September we joined a global week of action towards accelerating progress on the sustainability development goals. Here’s what happened.
EU-Vietnam Business Community Pushes for Trade Deal
amfori, along with prominent business organisations from the EU and Vietnam, presented the benefits of the EU-Vietnam Trade Agreement for our members and called for its prompt entry into force.
amfori Promotes Trade with Purpose at the WTO Public Forum
During the World Trade Organisation’s Public Forum 2018 in Geneva, amfori participated in discussions on the organisation’s future work on open trade and sustainable development.Climate Change: The World at 1.5°C
Read the highlights in the IPCC report showing the impact of climate change if the global temperature is limited to 1.5°C and register for the next webinar on climate risk and women in the agricultural sector.
amfori Forum Explores Best Practices in Responsible Sourcing Towards Achieving the SDGs
Following amfori’s Hong Kong Forum in mid-September, we invite you to read the advice on how your business can contribute to the Global Goals.
#globalgoalsweek is here! Let’s Accelerate Progress Together
Once more we are joining global goals week to raise awareness and celebrate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Join our activities and be a part of it!
Achieving Global Goals: An Interview with Caroline Rees
Read our exclusive interview with President and Co-founder of Shift, Caroline Rees, on addressing key challenges in advancing corporate respect for business and human rights.
amfori Women’s Empowerment Programme in Full Swing
Check out our upcoming activities and learn how you can get involved!
Catch Up on New Publications
Browse through our new brochures and reports on our recent activities as well as tools and services available to members.amfori Exceeds 100 Members in North America
This past year amfori has witnessed a tremendous amount of growth in terms of membership. To learn more about our services in North America, sign up for the next Network Connect in Los Angeles this autumn.
New amfori BSCI Brochure: Improving Social Performance
Download this new publication and read the highlights and most recent developments of our amfori BSCI services.
amfori Partners with Confederation of Indian Industry to Promote Sustainable Trade and Global Value Chains
amfori and the Confederation of Indian Industry signed a Memorandum of Understanding in New Dehli agreeing to enhance liaison and cooperation in the areas of open and sustainable trade.amfori Takes a Stance on Legal Minimum Wage in Bangladesh
amfori calls for the Bangladeshi Government and Minimum Wage Board to increase minimum wage and extend the Accord’s mandate.
Building Up Coop’s Environmental Performance
Along every step of the way, from its inception to the working stages, Coop has been a pioneer of the amfori BEPI system.
Encouraging Responsible Recruitment in Food Supply Chains
Read Axfood’s story on how the company initiated cooperation to create a common e-learning software to improve the working conditions in their supply chains.
Building Relationships in the Wine Industry
Read how amfori worked together with members to deliver a training tailored to the South African market.
New amfori BEPI Brochure: Better Environment
Read about how to manage environmental risks and impact in the new amfori brochure and the latest developments of this service.amfori Urges the EU and China to Uphold Open and Sustainable Trade
amfori has published a set of recommendations for EU-China trade and how it can be improved for the benefit of both economies, the citizens and the environment.
Earth Overshoot Day: #MoveTheDate
This year, the Earth Overshoot Day arrives earlier than ever. Find out what is your ecological footprint and how amfori can help.
New amfori Advocacy Brochure: Amplifying your Voice
Read the recap of amfori Advocacy’s recent achievements and activities and download the new brochure explaining the services and benefits.amfori Awards Best Thesis in Trade Policy at the College of Europe
The amfori Award for best thesis aims to bring trade policy practitioners and academia together to provide best advice for EU policy making.Events
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Los Angeles
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Haikou
06-11-2018
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07-11-2018
Aarhus
12-11-2018
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