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Network Roundup November 2020
In this edition, we bring you perspectives from the US, Spain and India.
Guidance for amfori’s New Sustainability Platform and amfori BSCI
We have put together a holistic guidance document.
EU Climate Pact Launch to Build Greener Europe
The EU launches their EU Climate Pact on Wednesday 16 December.
Event Roundup: The 23rd Sino-European CSR Roundtable
amfori and the China Sustainability Tribune co-hosted the 23rd Sino-European CSR Roundtable Forum.
amfori’s Updated COVID-19 Audit Guidance
High-level member guidance on how amfori BSCI audits can be used to monitor the impact of COVID-19 in supply chains.
amfori and UN Women Advance Women’s Empowerment in India
amfori and UN Women organised a webinar in India on the Women Empowerment Principles.
Trend: Roundup of Sustainability News in 2020
As everyone can agree, 2020 has been a dramatic year.
Hunger and Debt in Apparel Supply Chain According to New Report
In November, the Worker Rights Consortium released the report.
Webinar Roundup: Corporate Leverage Key for Human Rights Due Diligence
How can companies generate more leverage in order to exercise their human rights due diligence duties better and which obstacles exist in this context?
amfori Accepted as Member of EU-Vietnam Domestic Advisory Group
Membership will allow amfori to advise the Commission on TSD implementation.
amfori is Moving Offices in 2021
As of 1 January 2021, the amfori main office will be relocating to a new address
amfori Weighs in on UNGPs 10+ Project
In June 2021, the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) will turn 10.
Update: When will Your Company be Migrated to the amfori Sustainability Platform?
The migration of amfori members will continue into 2021.
No New Auditing Companies in 2021
amfori BSCI will not accept any new auditing companies in 2021
amfori Contributes to EU Compendium on Human Rights Due Diligence
The Business and Human Rights Resource Center has published a collection of short papers from key actors representing different sectors Update: amfori’s Position on Remote Audits
amfori has re-evaluated its position on remote audits
Trend: Carbon Taxes – Are They an Effective Tool to Reduce Emissions?
Around the world, people are waking up to the urgency of the climate crisis.
Unleash Opportunity Welcomes More Participants Than Ever
In 2020, amfori transformed its conference into a completely digital experience.
amfori Sustainability Platform – Training Materials Available
The amfori Sustainability Platform is now live, available at platform.amfori.org
The Momentum for Environmental Policies
An overview of the EU environmental policy news in the past few weeks.
The EU Chemical Strategy for Sustainability
This strategy is setting a new roadmap on chemical policies.
UN Women Publish Gender-Responsive Procurement Guidance
The Guidance Note helps companies implement the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs).