Social Accountability International's Newsletter - October 2011

The latest news and events on CSR and supply chain management from Social Accountability International
Oct 27, 2011 5:00 PM ET

SAI Newsletter – October 2011

Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue - "The Genius of SAI"

Reflections from SAI Advisory Board Member, Dr. Morton Winston, on the recent meeting in Florence, Italy

Apparel Industry Call to Action on Sandblasting  

SAI supports the ITGLWF's campaign, and applauds five Corporate Program members that have already signed on to this commitment


The Billabong Group Earns Leader of Change Award


The Billabong Group is the second SAI Corporate Program member to receive this honor for its sustainability efforts


Stakeholder Conference in Zambia Engages Key Members of Cotton Supply Chain


The Cotton made in Africa Initiative and the Competitive African Cotton Initiative (COMPACI) convenes its 5th Stakeholder conference


SAI India Update: PPP Project Supplier Workshops


As part of SAI's joint development project (PPP) in India, SAI leads a series of supplier workshops from September - November


Meet SAI's New Intern: Ayesha Salim


Based in London, Ms. Salim will be supporting SAI remotely on research and communications projects


SAAS Board of Directors Welcomes Disney's Laura Rubbo


Bringing in over a decade of experience in labor standards, Ms. Rubbo will greatly enhance the diverse group of board members


Highlights & Announcements 


Ethical Performance: How to Drive Supplier Social & Environmental Performance - SAI Advisory Board member Joe Iarocci Elected to Board of Citizen Direct - Rapid Results Institute Featured in NY Times:"Making Change Happen, on a Deadline" - New European Commission Strategy on CSR - Better Work Conference 2011
 
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