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Join the ‘Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Activator 2.0' and Play an Active Role in Closing the Gender Gap!
amfori launches the 2nd edition of the Women’s Empowerment Principles Pilot (WEPs) to advance gender equality.
amfori, GIZ and Uzbek Textile Association kick-off Project to Improve Working Conditions in Uzbekistan
amfori, GIZ and Uztextilprom (Uzbek Textile Association) sign an MoU to amplify project’s results.
amfori Annual Report 2020: Now Live
Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic, amfori publishes its Annual Report 2020 focussing on our continued support for businesses to build back better.
Legislation on EU Human Rights & Environmental Due Diligence Is Delayed
The adoption of the European Commission’s proposal on human rights and environmental due diligence is delayed due to a red card by the Commission’s Regulatory Scrutiny Boards.
Joint EU/VN DAG and Forum cancelled
Both events were cancelled following concerns by Vietnam regarding the involvement of civil society in the “domestic advisory groups” (DAGs) foreseen in the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.
Unleash Opportunity 2021 Re-Build! Environmental Due Diligence – Recording available
In case you couldn’t join us, the recording of the event is now available. Catch-up on what our experts had to say about Environmental Due Diligence.
New Governance At amfori: Richard (Dick) Dictus Appointed Interim President
Christian Ewert seven-year tenure as President of amfori came to an end on Wednesday, 9 June 2021. Richard (Dick) Dictus steps in as interim President.
amfori Supports Leading Toy Brand Hape to Empower its Suppliers’ Social Competence
amfori is supporting Hape, a world leading toy brand, in building social compliance competence and implementing amfori BSCI for its internal CSR team and its key finished goods suppliers in China.
Environmental Due Diligence: Key Takeaways from Multistakeholder Workshop
The Environmental Due Diligence (EDD) workshop discussed challenges, opportunities, and differences between EDD vs. Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD).
Unleash Opportunity 2021 Re-Build – Recording available
The Unleash Opportunity 2021 Re-Build series kicked-off on Wednesday, 2 June. In case you weren’t able to join us, the recording of the event is now available. Catch-up with what our experts had to say about Re-Building better together.
amfori and myclimate Announce their Agreement to Advance Climate Action
On the occasion of World Environment Day amfori and myclimate enter into partnership to improve sustainability measures in global supply chains.
Additional Duties on Certain US Products Suspended
Joint agreement between the EU and USA prevents additional duties.
Bangladesh Celebrates 50 Years of Independence - Dramatic progress over half a century but there is room to improve
On 26 March, Bangladesh celebrated 50 years of independence. Through this period its economic progress has been substantial, particularly in the last two decades which has seen its GDP rise from 53Bn€ to 303Bn€, exports of ready-made garments from 2.6Bn€ to 18Bn€, and its poverty head count drop from 50% to 25%.
Spanish Government Supports the 1st Circular Economy Action Plan
The Spanish Government has approved on May 25th the 1st Circular Economy Action Plan (PAEC), with a budget of 1,529 million euros and 116 measures including 8 areas of interest. The measures will be implemented throughout 2021-2023 and will lay the groundwork for a circular and decarbonised circular model.
Recent Events in India and Myanmar Lead to Work Orders Shift to Bangladesh
Recent resurgence of Covid-19 cases in India and the political crisis in Myanmar have prompted export orders to Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s strict handling of the Covid-19 crisis, namely thanks to a nationwide partial transport lockdown and political stability are attracting international retailers and brands during these difficult times.
Switzerland’s Law to Reduce CO2 Faces Public Vote
On 13 June 2021, a referendum will be organised for Swiss voters to vote on the CO2 law.
Sustainability Disclosure Becoming the Norm
With the package of measures released on 21 April, the European Commission is giving further impetus to the instruments that will channel investments towards sustainable economic activities.
Network Roundup May 2021
Read this month’s update on trade and sustainability topics, with on the ground analysis from our international network.
amfori Governance: New and reappointed Network Chairs in Europe
Our Network Chairs offer invaluable support to amfori in many ways.
Take a Look at the Sustainability Platform’s New Features!
New updates and Version 3.0 of the Member handbook are now available.
Your feedback matters: amfori BSCI Code of Conduct (CoC) Update
amfori BSCI CoC Public Consultation is still open for your participation until 31st of May.
Impactful Auditing - amfori Audit Integrity Programme
amfori has at heart to ensure transparent, accurate and reliable audits to guarantee high standards of service. Read the report on our Audit Quality Programme to learn more about our approach and the progress of the programme.