Social Accountability International's Newsletter - January 2012

The latest news and events on CSR and supply chain management from Social Accountability International
Jan 31, 2012 7:55 PM ET
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SAI President Recognized as one of 2012's Top Thought Leaders in Trustworthy Business Behavior 

For the second year in a row, Alice Tepper Marlin was chosen by Trust Across America™, after a competitive selection period

Social Fingerprint® at Timberland's Global Summit 

The first Social Fingerprint® Trainer Certification Course conducted for Timberland's Assessors to help improve suppliers’ capacity
 
RAGS Project in India: Supplier Communications

SAI Communications Manager Joleen Ong joined SAI's team in India to promote the RAGS Project & supplier communications  
 
Corporate Member Spotlight: Gucci  

Gucci enhances its SA8000® path through CSR initiatives, and achieves Responsible Jewellery Council certification
 
China: Exploring CSR Strategies for the Electronic Industry

At a seminar hosted by CESA, strategies were explored to promote social responsibility in the booming electronics/IT sector    
 
SAI Board of Directors Welcomes Joe Iarocci

After serving on SAI's Advisory Board for almost a decade, Mr. Iarocci also joins SAI's governing Board of Directors
 
Enroll in Global SA8000® Auditor Training Courses

2012 Training Schedule - International Locations & Online Courses Available
 
SAI Team Expands in New York

Please join us in welcoming the latest additions to SAI's team: Stephanie Wilson, Roshana Nabi and Yuting Zhu


New Statistics: SA8000® Around the World

Over 1.6 Million Workers are Employed in SA8000® Certified Facilities
 
Highlights & Announcements

2nd Annual Garment Sector Roundtable – SAI Presents at Wellesley College’s Albright Institute – Social Fingerprint® & SA8000® Training Seminar in Shenzhen – Social Fingerprint Webinar for the Middle East – Public Comment Period: UN Women Gender Equity Standard – ASHCA Workshop: Implications of Public Policy and Corporate Practice
 
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