Decent work, transparency & traceability in the garment sector
Event Information
About this event
ZOOM LINK TO ACCESS ONLINE EVENT
On 1st February 2021, please connect to online event by clicking on this link: https://intracen.zoom.us/j/96268526887
DESCRIPTION OF THE SESSION
Join industry insiders, campaigners and policy specialists for 90 mins of discussion about transparency and traceability in the garment sector. What can the sector do better, differently, or not do at all? How can that change come about? And how can the sector build back better post-COVID? This side session at the OECD Due Diligence Forum 2021 aims to review progress made under the ITC-UNECE joint initiative for ‘Enhancing Transparency and Traceability of Sustainable Value Chains in Garment and Footwear’, with funding from the European Union.
OBJECTIVES
- Provide a unique opportunity to discuss challenges and prospects in collective approaches to enhance traceability in the garment sector
- Identify pros and cons of tools and methodologies for private-public partnerships arising from the promotion of transparency in global value chains
- Provide real-life examples of innovative initiatives and industry platforms
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
OPENING REMARKS
- Cecile Billaux, Head of Unit C4, European Commission, DG DEVCO
PANEL DISCUSSION AND PUBLIC DEBATE
- How can we leverage opportunities and overcome challenges to scale existing initiatives?
- What can be achieved through cooperation between all stakeholders involved?
MODERATOR
- Cyril Sayag, Policy officer, European Commission, DG DEVCO
PANELLISTS
- Joseph Wozniak, Head, Trade for Sustainable Development – T4SD, ITC
- Maria Teresa Pisani, Project manager, Economic Cooperation and Trade Division, UNECE
- Carole Hommey, General manager, Initiative for Compliance and Sustainability, ICS
- Janet Mensink, Executive Director, Social Labour Convergence Program, SLCP
- Heinz Zeller, Head of Sustainability & Logistics at HUGO BOSS Ticino SA
- Paul Roeland, Transparency Lead, Clean Clothes Campaign
ACCESS TO ADDITIONAL RESSOURCES
Organizer ITC & UNECE
Organizer of Decent work, transparency & traceability in the garment sector
The International Trade Centre (ITC) is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations. Our aim is for businesses in developing countries to become more competitive in global markets, speeding economic development and contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development.
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) is one of the five regional commissions under the jurisdiction of the United Nations Economic and Social Council. It was established in order to promote economic cooperation and integrations among its member states.
