As the apparel and footwear industry faces a fundamental shift in their global supply chains, social compliance has become increasingly complex and critical to the way we do business. Join the American Apparel & Footwear Association, AAFA, and Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) — AAFA's official Corporate Social Responsibility Partner – as we discuss the current social compliance landscape and regulatory mandates. Walk away with an understanding of the current environment and the tools to help your company address it.
Special Announcement: The virtual program will be presented over three nights with the live Q&A having a country focus specific to Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Cambodia. We expect officials from each country to join us for the Q&A conversation. The presentation is scheduled to accommodate the time zone in Asia. The programs will be presented in English.
Virtual Event Date and Time
To accommodate industry executives in Asia, this event will take place in Cambodia on the morning of November 12, from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM local time and in the U.S. at night on November 11, from 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM ET. Check your local time here.
| Washington, D.C. |
Cambodia |
Wednesday, November 11
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM ET |
Thursday, November 12
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM ICT |
KEY ISSUES TO WATCH
While major social compliance issues like forced labor,
working hours, wages are common among most sourcing destinations,
exactly what those issues are and how they play out vary from country to
country. Learn about the key issues, and the places and manner in which
they manifest themselves.
Nate Herman, Senior Vice President, Policy, AAFA
Beth Hughes, Vice President, Trade and Customs Policy, AAFA
Mark Jaeger, Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement, WRAP
Avedis Seferian, President and CEO, WRAP
FACTORY AUDITING BEST PRACTICES IN COVID-19
Nate Herman, Senior Vice President, Policy, AAFA
Avedis Seferian, President and CEO, WRAP
LIVE CONVERSATION:
Nate Herman, Senior Vice President, Policy, AAFA
Avedis Seferian, President and CEO, WRAP
Ken Loo, Ph.D, Secretary-General, Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia GMAC
