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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.
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.
amfori Supports the Portuguese Presidency’s Programme
This Presidency will be characterised by the responsibility to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.
Too Much Short-Termism in EU Corporate Governance
In July 2020, the European Commission Directorate-General for Justice released an external study on directors’ duties and sustainable corporate governance.
Germany’s EU Council Presidency: Is HRDD Still on the Table?
On 1 July 2020, Germany inaugurated its semester of Presidency at the Council of the European Union.
Agreement Reached on EU Taxonomy Rules for Sustainable Finance
EU negotiators brokered a deal on the EU taxonomy Regulation. This agreement will pave the way for the adoption of an EU-wide general framework on sustainable investments.
Europe’s “Man-on-the Moon-Moment”: EU Green Deal Launched
The European Commission Publishes the Green Deal. A list of 50 milestones for a new EU growth strategy and to make Europe the first climate neutral continent by 2050.
EU Green Deal: amfori supports members to improve performance
A list of 50 milestones for a new EU growth strategy and to make Europe the first climate neutral continent by 2050. New Commission Ready to Get to Work
President-elect Ursula von der Leyen and her Commission take office 1 December
amfori Launches Agenda 2024 for the EU Institutions
Our policy statement outlines our advocacy priorities to advance economic prosperity as well as environmental and social sustainability.
Reflections on Global Goals Week
amfori advances its work to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
amfori and the Sustainable Development Goals
We now take a first step in understanding how our tools and services can help amfori members contribute towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Global Goals Week 2019: Charting Four Years of our Work with the SDGs
Read our statement with our positioning regarding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.Brexit: Take more time
After the UK Parliament voted down the Withdrawal Agreement, amfori outlines the outcome of this decision and the UK’s future relationship with the EU.
EU‐Japan CSR Business Dialogue on SDG‐driven Innovation & Growth
Read the highlights of this year’s conference on responsible global sourcing, which aimed to promote responsible corporate actions in Asian and international supply chains.Every Week Should be Global Goals Week
On 22-29 September we joined a global week of action towards accelerating progress on the sustainability development goals. Here’s what happened.
#globalgoalsweek is here! Let’s Accelerate Progress Together
Once more we are joining global goals week to raise awareness and celebrate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Join our activities and be a part of it!
Achieving Global Goals: An Interview with Caroline Rees
Read our exclusive interview with President and Co-founder of Shift, Caroline Rees, on addressing key challenges in advancing corporate respect for business and human rights.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.
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.
amfori Trade Forum: Calls on All Sides to Contribute to the SDGs
The third amfori Trade Forum brought experts together to discuss sustainability in EU trade policy
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.
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.