This session will provide participants with a strategic understanding of the emerging trend toward social audit equivalency. We will explore its benefits, limitations, and operational considerations—equipping brands and retailers with the knowledge required to responsibly integrate this practice into their broader due diligence systems.

Like many industries, AI will be a fundamental part of every due diligence, responsible sourcing, or social compliance program in the future. With budgetary cuts and uncertainty, AI could be the shot in the arm programs need to improve and expand their reach.

For nearly 30 years, billions have been spent on social compliance, yet many suppliers still can't meet basic legal standards. Audits come and go, but workers' conditions remain poor -- a simple reality that has fueled a complex web of regulations that will rightfully disrupt the status quo...

Join us for a webinar with HAP Int’l - experts in assisting companies with detention order response and strategy - where we will explore:
-CBP enforcement priorities and trends based on actual experience and observations
-Detention order response mechanics. What are the steps needed to properly respond to a detention?
-And more..

In Part Two, we will discuss in more detail the roles and responsibilities that different actors will need to  play in reversing this shocking trend. This includes processes and procedures that brands, certification schemes, audit firms, APSCA, auditors, and factories will need to implement in order to restore independence and credibility.

Bribery and integrity issues are rampant in the social compliance space and regulators are watching. This webinar will provide important tips on how to navigate and improve your supplier auditing strategy and meet new mHRDD laws and the expectations of US Customs. 

Social compliance programs and reporting that don’t prompt, support, and drive action on the ground have limited value, making corrective action management and...

Brands with Codes of Conduct (CoC) and commercial factory monitoring programs often operate in isolation and struggle to support the in-country government institutions and...

While the world of social auditing continues to be scrutinized for its shortcomings, the social audit industry continues to grow as European and North American regulators...

Like any new relationship, how it starts and is cultivated usually determines the chances for long-term success. Building respectful supplier relationships is even more...

We’re kicking off with Motthida Chin and Cara Chacon for the first in the series: “Serving Your Stakeholders”. You’ll walk away with actionable and practical tips on...