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FTA Signs Statement of Support for the Dutch Garment and Textiles Agreement
The agreement - signed by 55 companies, over 20 of them BSCI participants - seeks to improve both working and environmental conditions within supply chains in key producer countries.
FTA Publishes its Annual Report 2015 - 2016
FTA has launched its Annual Report 2015 – 2016, a publication that showcases the key achievements over the past year for the association.
BSCI Welcomes APSCA’s Executive Director
The Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA), a BSCI partner organisation in the field of audit quality, has appointed Rona Starr as its Executive Director.
BSCI Hosts Panel at European Development Days: ‘How Do Businesses Fight Against Human Trafficking?’
The panel offered tangible advice on actions to take within supply chains to increase transparency and awareness at all levels, as well as insights into the costs of human trafficking.
FTA and Forética Join Forces to Promote Socially and Environmentally Responsible Companies
FTA and the Spanish organisation for social responsibility have communicated their ambitions to join forces to promote the values and principles of social responsibility within companies.FTA and Leading Chinese Business Association CCPIT Discuss Joint Actions
Both associations shared views on current developments in EU-China economic relations, and expressed their support for an ambitious trade and investment negotiations agenda.
FTA Participates in Business Stakeholder Delegation to Serbia
The mission aimed to examine the country’s economic and political developments with regards to its accession process to the European Union, as well as potential business and investment opportunities.
New FTA Corporate Brochure Now Available
This new publication outlines the unique services and resources our members have access to, and also highlights the growth and achievements accomplished by the association.Conflict Minerals: Political Agreement Reached in Line with FTA Demands
On 16 June 2016, the European Commission, member states and the European Parliament reached a political agreement on the framework which prevents the financing of armed groups through trade in conflict minerals.
FTA Signs Key Partnership for Development of CSR Practices in China
On 6 June, FTA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with WTO Tribune and the Zhejiang Province CSR Association to enhance the development of corporate social responsibility in Zhejiang Province.
FTA Director General’s Trip to China Fosters Positive Outlook on EU-China Trade
During this trip, he met with multiple ministries and key sustainability stakeholders in order to strengthen FTA’s relationships in this important sourcing country.
Coated Fine Paper from China – Anti-Dumping and Subsidy Measures Under Expiry Reviews
Anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imports of coated fine paper from China are due to expire on 15 May 2016, are now under expiry reviews by the Commission to determine whether they should be extended or terminated.
FTA Members’ Day and Sustainability Conference Prepare Companies For Ambitious Future Challenges
On 1 and 2 June 2016, FTA hosted its very first Members’ Day and Sustainability Conference under the theme ‘The Power of Collaboration’ in Brussels, Belgium.FTA Welcomes New President and Board of Directors
FTA is pleased to announce the election of the new FTA President and Board of Directors during the FTA General Assembly 2016, which took place on 1 June in Brussels.
Improving Labour Rights and Working Conditions in the Food Supply Chain: Sharing Good Practices and Moving Forward
The International Labour Office (ILO) in partnership with FTA hosted a roundtable event on 26 May 2016 in Bangkok to discuss best practices and the way forward to improving working conditions in the Thai food supply chain.
FTA Launches the Sustainability Intelligence Dashboard
The FTA Sustainability Intelligence Dashboard helps companies tackle the complexity of sustainable supply chain management by illustrating performance with bespoke charts and reports, allowing informed strategic decisions to be made.
BSCI and Sedex in Ground-breaking New Collaboration
BSCI is pleased to announce the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sedex to co-develop projects and programmes that enhance the sustainability efforts of their memberships.
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One week to go until the FTA Sustainability Conference
With just one week left until the FTA Members’ Day and FTA Sustainability Conference on 1 and 2 June, we’d like to remind all FTA members that registrations will remain open until 26 May.FTA calls for closer EU-China relations on trade and investment
On 19 April, FTA published a Position Paper on EU-China economic relations, where it calls for the two sides to conclude negotiations as soon as possible on an Investment Agreement, so that they may start talks on a free trade agreement in order to remove the barriers to trade that exist between the two.BEPI Launches Supply Chain Tools to Improve Chemical Management
Continuing to pursue change in the way factories handle chemicals, the Business Environmental Performance Initiative is pleased to launch the Supply Chain Chemical Management Module (SCCM).FTA Welcomes New India Representative
FTA is delighted to welcome Natasha Mehta Majumdar as the new FTA India Representative through the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC), who will begin her role on 1 June 2016. As FTA's Country Representative, Natasha has a rich sustainability background after having co-funded her own social compliance consultancy in 2013.