Ethical Supply Chain Summit Asia
29 – 31 October 2008
Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong

The event is the first of this type in Asia. It will showcase the latest best practices of global corporations in establishing ethical supply chain practices in Asia. Representatives from across industry will highlight how they are working with environmental and labour regulations to ensure ethical supply chain management.

There will be pre conference practical workshops on complying with new Labor Contract Law & Crisis Management, as well as case studies from global companies establishing ethical supply chain best practices across Asia.

For more information, please visit: www.EthicalSupply.com

Pre Conference Workshops: 29 October 2008

Drafting contracts that meet legal obligations with the new Labor Contract Law

Crisis Management; Dealing with an Ethical Breach in your supply chain

Day One Thursday 30 October 2008

Analysing how global companies are driving and implementing ethical business practices across Asia

Pinpointing the impact ethical and responsible business practices have on supply chain management

Evaluating the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) pilot program to develop supply chain transparency and sustainable reporting

Assessing the impact of collaboration between competitors to create visibility and transparency in the supply chain

Panel Session: Reviewing ethical standards and their impact on creating responsible sustainable supply chain management

Reviewing the impact initiatives, codes of practice and programs have had on improving responsible sourcing

Extending carbon reduction requirements onto your second tier

Engaging your suppliers in your CSR agenda as the key to success in ensuring an ethically and responsibly managed supply chain

Day Two Friday 31 October 2008

Evaluating the impact of the new Labor Contract Law (LCL) in China   and the impact for both employers and employees

Addressing issues in regard to disclosure and ethical supply chain management

Identifying the benefits and risks of in-house versus external auditors

Complying with environmental regulations: Challenges and solutions

Evaluating the costs in relation to renewable energy sourcing in China

Measuring progress with responsible and with anti-corruption initiatives

Change Management and Corporate Social Responsibility