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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.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.
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.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.
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.
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).
Driving Responsible Supply Chains in China
amfori and the European Union Chamber of Commerce of China signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in EU- China sustainable trade relations.
Last Chance: Enroll your Thai Producers in the Responsible Recruitment Project
amfori’s Responsible Recruitment project in Thailand is in full progress. Invite your producers to sign up now and reserve a spot for workshops this May!
Andy Hall Verdict: Negative Impact on Human Rights Development in Thailand
amfori is concerned about the verdict of Thai court which found Andy Hall guilty of defamation for research on migrant worker rights in the Thai food sector.
Unleash Opportunity Conference 2018: Registrations Open!
Get ready to book your place and Unleash Opportunity in Amsterdam on the 12-13 June
US Tariffs on China: amfori stands against protectionism
Read our reaction to the White House’s latest decision to impose tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium
amfori Joins Call for Cambodian Government to Safeguard Human Rights
amfori has joined five other influential organisations in signing a letter urging the Cambodian government to take immediate action to promote human and labour rights
Targeted Improvement: Customised Starter-Kits for amfori BEPI Producers
Get the new amfori BEPI starter-kits to help producers understand the most important environmental areas within their operations
Get Ready to Unleash Opportunity in Amsterdam
Find out more about amfori’s annual sustainability conference on 12-13 June