We are pleased to inform you that registrations are now open for the training session on “Sustainable Productivity” which is scheduled to take place on November 30th – December 1st, 2023 at the CGTI venue.
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EU co-legislators have agreed to extend the application timeline of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
With over 20 years of experience to support companies in improving working conditions, amfori has consistently demonstrated high audit standards and a commitment to strengthening the quality and integrity of its audit process. As companies face increasing expectations to exercise Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) due diligence, amfori aims to enhance the credibility and reliability of the amfori audit process, ensuring that audit quality and integrity are maintained and continuously improved.
The amfori Multi-Tier Supply Chain Mapping Feature was launched in late 2023 as part of the amfori Sustainability Platform to enhance supply chain visualisation and transparency. Staying true to amfori's collaborative approach, this project is being developed in close partnership with our members to ensure it delivers tailored solutions that effectively address their needs.
In a world increasingly aware of the impact of corporate actions on society and the environment, this year has been the make or break moment for the EU when it comes to the adoption of Due Diligence legislation. The EU's due diligence legislation is not just a regional initiative; it has the potential to influence global standards and drive a move towards more responsible corporate practices on a global scale. Companies that adapt early will not only comply with regulations but also gain a competitive edge in an increasingly demanding market.Here’s a closer look at the key changes and why they matter.
Launched in the first quarter of 2022, the amfori Quality Management Initiative (amfori QMI) has achieved remarkable success in helping companies improve the quality of supply chain and trade more responsibly. By focusing on enhancing the internal systems of business partners, amfori QMI enables members to address critical governance issues in a cost effective and integral manner. Similar with other ESG tools and services, amfori QMI has taken reference to the framework so as to ensure that amfori QMI assessments meet the highest standards of transparency, integrity and accountability. In the longer run, amfori QMI will fully incorporate the guidance of AAP framework after rolling out to more countries and regions.
More than 100 senior management and sustainability professionals from businesses in the Greater Bay Area of China joined the online webinar on 10 October 2024 organised by the Hong Kong Productivity Council in collaboration with amfori. The webinar titled “Supply Chain’s ESG Risk Management and Practical Tools” focused on the strategies and practical approaches to managing ESG risks within supply chains.
Buyer-supplier partnerships in the garment and footwear sector have improved significantly since last year, according to research published today by Better Buying Institute.
The Microfibre Consortium has developed a series of e-learning modules based on the Preliminary Guidelines 'Control of Microfibres in Wastewater’. The e-learning is now hosted on the ZDHC Academy,
Employers can increase payroll efficiency and save production time through wage digitalization.Wage digitalization coupled with financial capability training increases financial inclusion and improves financial health for workers.It is vital to consider gender norms during wage digitalization so that both women and men benefit – even when 80% of workers are women.
More than 70% of Better Buying’s 22 repeat subscriber companies have improved their overall purchasing practices score in this year’s Better Buying Purchasing Practices IndexTM (BBPPI).
Better Buying’s President and Co-Founder, Dr. Marsha Dickson, argues for a new language, and a new concept, to secure human rights for workers
The Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong and Macao, amfori, and GlobeScan co-organised the seminar "Building a Sustainable Future: Enhancing Responsible Business Conduct in the APAC Region" on 22 October 2024. This joint industry seminar brought together over 30 senior executives, trade professionals, and sustainability experts, who participated both in person and online. In light of “Responsible Business Conduct Abroad: Canada’s Strategy for The Future”, a five-year strategy by the Canadian Government, the seminar discuss key issues surrounding Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) for Canadian companies in Asia-Pacific region.
Effective quality management is an integral part of good governance practices. It ensures that products not only meet high quality standards, but was also made with respect for people and environment. Launched in 2022, amfori Quality Management Initiative (amfori QMI) was launched in collaboration with amfori members and industry experts. Designed specifically for non-food sector where such standards are lacking, amfori QMI is a fast scanning tool that simplifies the quality assessment process and provides a quick and efficient method to identify gaps in quality management. It also serves as an important element supporting ESG risk management in the supply chain.
Dialogue, men’s involvement, good legislation and time. A new report from ILO identifies these and other ingredients of successful actions to eliminate gender inequality in Asia’s garment sector.
Sáng kiến CMI triển khai tại Việt nam trong 2021-2022 với 187 nhà máy tham gia là kết quả của sự hợp tác giữa dự án GIZ FABRIC Asia và các nhãn hàng thời trang như Fast Retailing, Lululemon, H&M, Decathlon, PUMA, VFC, New Balance, Columbia Sports... và Hiệp hội VITAS, LEFASO. Chuỗi hội thảo nhằm đáp ứng yêu cầu nâng cao kiến thức sát thực tế, các case studies trên các vấn đề mới và cấp thiết cho các nhà máy ngành dệt may, da giày trong lộ trình nâng cao năng lực bảo vệ môi trường.
Co-organized by amfori and China Sustainability Tribune, the 30th Sino-European CSR Roundtable Forum was successfully held on 13 June 2024 at the Beijing Shangri-La Hotel. With the theme of “Intelligent Supply Chain for an All-Win Future”, the Forum brought together over 270,000 viewers from China and across the globe online and offline.
The Business and Human Rights in Asia (B+HR Asia) project, an EU-UNDP joint action, launched the Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) Training Facilitation Guide and Human Rights Self-Assessment Training Tool to help businesses prevent, mitigate, and account for potential human rights abuses in their operations and supply chains.
Dialogue, men’s involvement, good legislation and time. A new report from ILO identifies these and other ingredients of successful actions to eliminate gender inequality in Asia’s garment sector.
A new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) highlights trends in employment, wages and productivity the Asian garment, footwear and textiles industry.
Clear procedures with strong messages from leadership can help reduce harassment and make workers feel safer.
The Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative (STTI), which is led by the STAR Network, the International Apparel Federation and Better Buying Institute and supported by GIZ FABRIC, has published a White Paper on the core principles manufacturers want the garment and apparel companies who buy from them to comply with.
On October 1st, the Better Buying Institute will launch its Partnership Index, a versatile new tool enabling buyers and retailers to take a rapid temperature check of their supplier relationships across multiple industries, regions and tiers.
Garment brands and retailers who were already engaged with Better Buying when Covid-19 struck continued to improve some areas of their purchasing practices and treatment of suppliers throughout the pandemic, according to early analysis of this year’s supplier ratings.
