Latest News & Developments
Promoting Sustainable Development with CSR Standards
amfori held the 18th Sino-European CSR Roundtable Forum with the WTO Tribune in Beijing.
New Report: Building our Network
amfori recently published its annual Local Networks Report. Find out more about this year’s highlights and record year of growth!
Getting Your Buyers on Board
Find out how you can involve your buyers with the amfori BSCI system and raise awareness of CSR objectives.The Future of EU Trade Policy and Emerging Economies
amfori held a round table with the European Business Organisations Worldwide Network to discuss the state of EU Trade Policy and its future direction.amfori Joins Business Call in Support of EU-Singapore Trade Agreement
amfori supports a quick ratification as the agreement is a benchmark for other countries in the ASEAN region.Customised Approach to Working With Small Producers
Check out our new tool, the Small Producer Assessment, allowing amfori members to better capture the social performance of small production facilities.
New amfori Annual Report: A Year of Landmark Achievements
Take a look at this year’s record growth, new tools & services as well as governance structure as amfori releases its first annual report.
Progress in the Thai Fisheries Sector
Read more about the Thai Government’s efforts in tackling illegal fishing and collaboration on labour issues.World Refugee Day: Collective Action to Protect Refugees from Labour Abuses
On World Refugee Day we highlight the joint efforts made by businesses to prevent labour abuses and exploitation faced by this vulnerable population.
Members’ Award 2018: amfori Changemakers Take the Stage
amfori members were acknowledged for their company’s achievements expressing the values of the association’s mission: Collaboration, Leadership, and Excellence.
Awarding Thai Local Leaders for Due Diligence
amfori acknowledged three Thai companies for their sustainability efforts at this year’s Unleash Opportunity conference in Amsterdam. Read more about their involvement in this project with the Thai Ministry of Commerce.
‘Unleash Opportunity’ Conference: Building a Sustainable Future Together
amfori hosted Europe’s largest event for sustainable trade in Amsterdam this year. Read the highlights from over 70 inspiring speakers and stay tuned for more updates!Driving Sustainability in the Chinese Chain Store and Franchise Industry
amfori and the China Chain Store & Franchise Association established a collaboration to organise a training programme and share best practices.Swedwatch Publishes Report on Bangladeshi Garment Sector
Read about the status of social dialogue in Bangladesh in a report by a Swedish NGO featuring insights from amfori members.Trump Duties – amfori Reacts
On the morning of 1 June, the US imposed duties on steel and aluminium imports, amfori Director General, Christian Ewert, voiced his concerns.Meet amfori in Italy
amfori will gather Italian members and organisations interested in joining the association in Milan in late May.ESG: What the Financial Sector Wants to Know
Do you understand what environmental, social and governance (ESG) information financial institutions need, or how they process and assess this information? Register for a session at our annual conference to learn more.
Promoting EU-China Cooperation on Trade and Sustainable Development Goals
amfori co-hosted an event in Brussels on EU-China cooperation on Sustainable Development Goals, and the role of trade and investment in achieving them.Identifying Environmental Risks Made Easy
amfori BEPI recently released a new version of the Self-assessment Questionnaire, making it even easier for companies to assess environmental risk across their supply chain.Protecting Human Rights in Cambodia
amfori and the Ethical Trading Initiative share their concerns with EU Commissioner for Trade, Cecilia Malmström on worrying developments in Cambodia in a letter to the Prime Minister of Cambodia.
Join us to Trade with Purpose: amfori Corporate Brochure
Hot off the press! Read the amfori Corporate Brochure to get more familiar with the association’s products and services as well as our global network of amfori Representatives.
Earth Day 2018: Fighting Global Plastic Pollution
Learn more about amfori’s efforts to curb pollution and join us at our annual conference in Amsterdam this summer to hear from inspiring speakers who will address the world's most pressing environmental issues.
Leading the Call for a Prompt Finalisation of the EU-Vietnam Trade Deal
amfori, along with another nine associations representing businesses in Europe and Vietnam, has called on the EU to proceed quickly in ratifying and implementing the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).
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