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FTA Partners with CESA to Build Responsible & Sustainable ICT Value Chains in China
Both organisations will roll out a series of capacity building and improvement programmes to drive CSR in the ICT industry.FTA to Speak at ILO Workshop on Sustainable Development Goal 8.7
On 14-15 September, FTA will participate in the Sub-Regional Consultation Workshop ‘SDG Alliance 8.7 – Joining forces globally to end forced labour, modern slavery, human trafficking and child labour’ organised by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Bangkok, Thailand.Joint Statement: EU Customs – Making a Difference in Modern Trade?
On 7 September 2016, FTA joined six leading trade associations at a special conference held at the World Customs Organisation in Brussels.Joint Statement: Business Groups Express Their Continued Support For TTIP Negotiations
FTA co-signed a joint statement reiterating the firm and continued support of European businesses from various sectors to the successful conclusion of the TTIP talks.FTA South East Asian Regional Sustainability Symposium Postponed to 2017
A notification will be sent out in due course and we look forward to the participation from a wide spectrum of members and stakeholders at this important event.
FTA Welcomes Slovak Presidency’s Ambitious Priorities for Trade and Sustainability
On 1 July 2016, the Slovak Government officially took over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the second half of 2016.
Li & Fung Joins FTA
The global leader in consumer goods design, development, sourcing and logistics has joined the association, opting for its Trade Policy and BSCI services.Introduction of Retroactive Duties: A Step Backwards
On 4 August, the Commission imposed definitive anti-dumping measures on Chinese and Russian cold rolled flat steel for the next five years.
FTA Marks 10 Years of Participation in the UN Global Compact
FTA has reaffirmed its support to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) by submitting its Communication on Engagement (COE). This action demonstrates FTA’s commitment towards sustainable and responsible business practices and policies.
Catch Up on FTA’s Thought Leadership Webinar Series
Including ‘How Much Sustainability is in the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement’, ‘Migrant Workers in Turkey’, and ‘Untangling the Web of Chemical Legislation’
BSCI Participants Now Eligible For Positive Impact Loans in The Netherlands
The best performing 25% of Dutch BSCI participants will now be able to qualify for the special ‘impact loan’ jointly launched by Rabobank and the European Investment Bank (EIB).Is the Commission's Solution to the 'China MES' Problem Really a Solution?
FTA’s statement following EU Commission’s announcement on China Market Economy Status (MES).Trade Deals Deliver: Five Years of EU-South Korea Free Trade Agreement
otal trade between EU and South Korea has been growing constantly since 2011, and reached a record level of over €90 billion in 2015 (from €68 billion in 2011).
FTA Attends UN Expert Group Meeting on Combatting Human Trafficking in Supply Chains
The meeting provided an opportunity to identify good practices and challenges, exchange lessons learned across sectors and initiatives, reinforce efforts and collaborate in addressing trafficking in persons.
Forética and FTA Joint Event: Launch of New National Contact Group in Spain
On 12 July 2016, Forética and FTA hosted an event on the importance of transparency and integrity in the supply chain. This meeting also marked the launch of the newest National Contact Group in Spain.
FTA Supports a Prompt and Constructive Decision on MES for China
The EU-China annual summit held in Beijing on 12 and 13 July should have served to find a way out of the crisis related to the granting of Market Economy Status (MES) to China.
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.
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.
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 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.