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Promoting Corporate Due Diligence in Turkey
FTA held a multi-stakeholder roundtable in Oxford in an effort to enhance the human rights and security of Syrian refugees in Turkish supply chains.
FTA Gathers Regional Sustainability Leaders in Sri Lanka
In early October, FTA held the Asia Sustainability Symposium in Colombo to promote responsible business practices in Asian supply chains.
FTA Cautions Against Quick Fixes for Complex Sustainability Issues
FTA issued a joint-statement urging the EU institutions and Member States, to take measured steps when going forward on the issue of trade and sustainable development in EU preferential trade agreements.
Zero Tolerance: Eradicating Forced Labour
Read the new zero tolerance success story on forced labour and learn more about the benefits of collaborating to address critical findings in supply chains.
FTA Calls for Focus on UN Guiding Principles
FTA signed a joint-statement that reiterates the need for the international community to focus its efforts on the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Talking Chemicals with UN Environment
FTA attended a key stakeholder workshop organised by the UN Environment Programme to advocate for an innovative solution to trace chemicals in products in global supply chains.
New NCG Chairs Elected in Finland and Denmark
Marja Aho and Pia Westergreen received a warm welcome at the most recent National Contact Groups in their respective countries.
El Corte Inglés Supports Sustainable Wine and Tourism
The company developed a Sustainable Wine Route promoting sustainable management in the wine and tourism sector in Spain.
BEPI Supports Members Following Increased Enforcement of Environmental Law in China
Following tightened environmental law in China, increased monitoring and inspections have led to a widespread closure of Chinese factories.
Leading the Way in Sustainability
FTA Board Member, Lea Rankinen, is listed as one of the 2017 top 20 responsible leaders in Northern Europe by the Nordic Business Forum.
Largest US Retailer Walmart Joins FTA
The multinational retailing corporation joined FTA under its new affiliate membership category and selected BSCI as a third-party approved programme.
New Tools to Enhance Responsible Recruitment Practices in Supply Chains
The new BSCI module includes guidelines and trainings for BSCI participants and their producers to actively embed the BSCI 2.0 principles into their practices.
Embedding SDGs in Global Business
FTA leads inspiring talks on how businesses can fulfil Sustainable Development Goals through good communication and collaborating together at this year’s CSR Asia Summit in Bangkok.
Promoting Corporate Due Diligence in Turkey
FTA held a multi-stakeholder roundtable in Oxford in an effort to enhance the human rights and security of Syrian refugees in Turkish supply chains.
BEPI Brings Training Support to Bangladesh
Providing on the ground support, BEPI will expand its training opportunities for producers this autumn to Dhaka. Ask your producer to register now for a workshop on how to manage the environmental impact of their factory.
Addressing the Impact of Protectionism on Sustainability
FTA Director General Christian Ewert advocated for open and sustainable supply chains at this year’s World Trade Organisation’s Public Forum in Geneva.
Promoting Progress on SDGs
FTA joined the Global Goals Week campaign to drive efforts on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Increased Leverage with New Affiliate Membership Category
FTA has now extended its offer to provide services to new types of companies, thus increasing its leverage towards sustainable supply chains.
FTA Launches Project with the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand
A stakeholder forum organised by FTA in collaboration with the Thai Ministry of Commerce, marks the start of a joint project to promote responsible business behavior in the country.
FTA Continues Efforts to Protect Syrian Worker Rights in Turkey
Read more about FTA’s most recent activities to protect the rights of Syrians in Turkey and sign up for a roundtable on business responsibility to develop recommendations to improve decent and fair work in Turkish supply chains.
Deepening Global Collaborations For Responsible ICT Value Chain
FTA Director General Christian Ewert met with local organisations in Beijing to advance responsible manufacturing and sustainable value chain management.
Chinese Government Switching Gears on Environmental Law
This is why so many Chinese factories are closing suddenly. Register now for our next webinar with a local expert providing insights from the ground.
FTA Encouraged by European Commission President’s Focus on Trade
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker noted the high importance of trade policy for the EU and the promotion of standards in this year’s State of the Union address.