Technical Seminar 19: A future without modern slavery: EU-legislation and upcoming requirements for the textiles sector

With the European Commission's proposal for a regulation to prohibit products made with forced labour on the EU market, the EU plans to ban all products made under such conditions for domestic consumption, export and import. The regulation will have wide-ranging impact as it covers all companies and products, regardless of size or sector in which they operate. In this session we will hence look at the potential impact of this forced labour ban on the textile sector and how companies can begin to prepare for the upcoming obligations in their supply chains.
  • Technical Seminar 19: A future without modern slavery: EU-legislation and upcoming requirements for the textiles sector
  • 2024-02-28T16:00:00+07:00
  • 2024-02-28T17:20:00+07:00
  • With the European Commission's proposal for a regulation to prohibit products made with forced labour on the EU market, the EU plans to ban all products made under such conditions for domestic consumption, export and import. The regulation will have wide-ranging impact as it covers all companies and products, regardless of size or sector in which they operate. In this session we will hence look at the potential impact of this forced labour ban on the textile sector and how companies can begin to prepare for the upcoming obligations in their supply chains.

Join us for a pivotal discussion on "EU Regulation on Forced Labor and its Impact on the Textile Sector". Delve into the proposed ban's impact and strategies for textile companies.

Our webinar aims to dissect the EU Regulation's implications within the textile sector, offering insights into preparing supply chains for compliance and ethical practices. Anticipate an exploration of the regulation's scope, strategies to identify labor risks, and models promoting ethical sourcing. Gain actionable insights crucial for navigating forthcoming obligations.

Speakers

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Anna Cavazzini

Member of the European Parliament, Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance

Anna Cavazzini is from Germany and has been a Member of the European Parliament for The Greens/EFA since 2019. Before becoming an MEP, she herself worked in the European Parliament, for the Federal Foreign Office and the UNO and was an advisor to various NGOs. She fights for a sustainable EU internal market and fair globalization. Since November 2020, she has been Chair of the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection.

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Libby Annat

Partner at Due Diligence Design

Due Diligence Design prepares business for existing and emerging responsible business conduct legislation and international due diligence standards. Libby Annat has over 20 years’ experience working on responsible business conduct issues for international business across multiple sectors. She supports business to design and implement effective responses to human rights, labour, and environmental risk within clear business frameworks.

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Clémence Aron

Programme Director at the Mekong Club

Clémence is responsible for developing practical tools and solutions for members to address modern slavery in their networks and supply chains. Before the Mekong Club, she worked as a consultant at the International Labour Organization (ILO) and in the private sector. Clémence is experienced in managing cross-functional projects involving a diverse range of stakeholders, such as private companies, NGOs, chambers of commerce, governments, and international organisations.

Moderators

Magali Minet  

Expert moderator and host 

Nasya Quintanilla  

Textile Sustainability Consultant 

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