SEMINAR ON NEW EU POLICIES FOR FOOTWEAR PRODUCTS 📌 On December 13, 2023, the Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (#Lefaso), in collaboration with the Sustainable Trade Initiative (#IDH), organized a Seminar on new EU policies for footwear products. The aim was to guide businesses in adhering to new regulations on sustainable development and responsible business practices, enhancing competitiveness in the global supply chains of European businesses. 🔶 The workshop enthralled over 100 delegates, representing Vietnamese leather and footwear enterprises, along with experts from reputable organizations in the field of sustainable development. These included Mr. Gerwin Leppink from the Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (#WRAP), Ms. Huyen Nhu Lanh, Business Scout at AHK Vietnam and Project Manager of the Sustainable and Climate Resilient Supply Chains in Vietnam, Mr. Allen Lai, Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (#ASEAN) Footwear Manufacturers, and Mr. Tam Nguyen, Director of Operations and Government Relations in South Asia for Adidas. They presented and discussed updated information and effective implementation guidance on new policies for Vietnamese leather and footwear businesses, considering the mandatory compliance with environmental protection and social responsibility regulations in the EU market. 💡 Representing AHK Vietnam, Ms. Nhu has provided businesses with information on Germany's Supply Chain Act (#LkSG) and the EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (#CSDDD). Key points were highlighted such as that Vietnamese footwear businesses need to consider in adapting to the new standards of the German and EU markets. This includes compliance with new supply chain assessment regulations, actively implementing Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (#HREDD) processes, establishing policies to protect labor rights, and mitigating adverse environmental impacts in business operations. 🤝 AHK Vietnam is honored to accompany and support Vietnamese suppliers through consulting services related to activities revolving around the implementation of #LkSG. For detailed information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ge-7MZBe or contact Ms. Huyen Nhu Lanh | Email: lanh.nhu@vietnam.ahk.de #AHKVietnam #PartnerInVietnam #PartnerForGrowth #LkSG #Sustainability
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