"Trade and Sustainability": Workshop and Conference (29-30 August 2024, Mumbai) (Physical)

Save the Date: 'Trade & Sustainability: Decoding ESG Due Diligence' Conference in Mumbai

We are delighted to announce our event in India, a two-day workshop and conference on "Trade & Sustainability" jointly organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and amfori. This event will take place in Mumbai on the 29 and 30 August 2024.

The workshop and conference have been conceived with the purpose of demystifying the various sustainability standards prevalent in the current international market. Through this exercise we aim to raise awareness and understanding of the environmental dimension of sustainable development issues, equip Indian industry with necessary tools for compliance and establish a multi-stakeholder dialogue on trade and sustainability.

Mark your calendars and get ready for this exciting conference!

Event details

• Date:
  29th August 2024 – Workshop: Decoding ESG Due Diligence
  30th August 2024 – Conference on Trade and Sustainability
  
  
• Location: Mumbai, India (Rendezvous, Taj Mahal Palace, Colaba)
• Time: 9:30 IST

Why attend?

This joint conference is set to be a highlight of the year, offering opportunities for:

• Learning: Attend practical workshops led by amfori experts to get practical insights how to conduct social, environmental and governance due diligence.  
• Inspiring keynote speeches and discussion panels: Learn from influential leaders driving change and success.
• Networking: Build valuable connections with industry leaders, professionals and peers.
• Engagement: Participate in interactive discussions on ESG Due Diligence.

Workshop: Decoding ESG Due Diligence
Day 1 – 29th August 2024

• Equip the Indian industry with the knowledge and necessary tools required to comply with
  sustainability standards introduced.
• Interactive sessions specially curated to address the specific needs of the Indian industry related to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) due diligence.
• Sessions with subject matter experts from amfori on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards.
• Sessions will be held on the following topics:
  • Environmental
    This session will dive into the essential, ongoing process of risk assessment, offering insights into its critical role and the challenges it presents. Discover key tools and methodologies to ensure accurate results, and learn why risk assessment is a continuous, indispensable part of responsible business practices.
  • Social
    This session will explore high-quality social audits, best practices, and real-world examples. Enhance your skills in identifying and mitigating labour risks and learn to implement monitoring tools effectively. Engage in collaborative sessions for valuable insights on maintaining audit integrity and driving continuous improvement.
  • Governance
    The session will explore user-friendly products for due diligence and reporting that align with international guidelines and streamline your ESG journey. Transform data into actionable insights and stakeholder reports by integrating with international monitoring measures. Share experiences, tackle due diligence challenges, and learn how to generate comprehensive reports with innovative solutions.

Conference on Trade and Sustainability
Day 2 – 30th August 2024

• Fostering deliberations and discussions on the complexities posed by sustainability standards and regulations within the global market.
• Purpose is to demystify the various sustainability standards prevalent in the current international market.
• Speakers from the International Organisations, Academia & Think Tanks, Indian industry, and Government.
• Themes:
  • Emerging trade disciplines on sustainability, country specific approaches and industry needs
  • Enhancing industrial preparedness on sustainability
  • Free Trade Agreements and Sustainability
• Purpose:
  • Equip Indian industry with necessary tools for compliance
  • Raise awareness and understanding of the environment dimension of sustainable
    development issues
  • To establish a multi-stakeholder dialogue on trade and sustainability
  • Facilitating dialogue for India's Future Free Trade Agreements

Agenda 

Please see the detailed agenda below.

Agenda 29 August 2024

Agenda 30 August 2024

Registration

Registration are now open ! Please, register below before 20 August 2024.

Register

Contact us

For any inquires or additional information, please contact Natasha Majumdar, amfori Network Representative for India, at natasha.majumdar@amfori.org.