Member News

Building a Sustainable Future: Enhancing Responsible Business Conduct in the APAC Region
Oct 28, 2024

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.

3 Reasons Why Your Company Needs a Robust ESG Due Diligence Process
Sep 13, 2024

Customer expectations, legal obligations, investor demands, reputational risks… There are now more incentives than ever for companies to enhance their sustainability practices. However, conducting responsible business in global supply chains can be quite challenging without the appropriate process in place.

amfori Speaks at the 12th Global Footwear Sustainability Summit 2024
Sep 04, 2024

The 12th Global Footwear Sustainability Summit 2024 was successfully held on 29-30 August at the Sheraton Dongguan, China. With the theme of "Sustainability in Action: Transforming the World Footwear with Sustainability & Circularity," the Summit gathers nearly a hundred C-level executives and sustainability leaders from the footwear industry to exchange views and discuss sustainable practices in action.

Financial Empowerment in Cambodia: Unveiling the Benefits of Responsible Wage Digitalization in the Garment Industry
Aug 09, 2024

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.

Two new professional trainings to promote Gender Equality and prevent violence and harassment in the workplace
Jul 18, 2024

Nowadays, an average of 35% of women in the globe fall victim to direct violence at the workplace. At amfori, we are dedicated to support our members to improve their policy related to Gender Equality. That is why, we are proud to announce the launch of two new trainings on this crucial topic: Gender Equality and Zero-violence for Violence and Harassment in the workplace. The first one is an e-learning designed for our members’ business partners and the second is a learning video created specifically for factory workers. While we are encouraging amfori business partners to review and update their Social Management Policies, we empower factory workers to know their human rights connected to this topic.