Gender Equality in Global Supply Chains

Women are present throughout value chains as producers, business owners, executives, employees, distributors, and consumers.
However, they face significant barriers and are underrepresented in leadership roles.
This session gives an insight into the new amfori BSCI Code of Conduct and its integrated gender-lens and how it helps businesses to integrate gender equality into their due diligence strategy.
In addition, participants will learn from the practical experience of businesses that have started adopting a gender-sensitive due diligence approach. Challenges and opportunities will be discussed with the participants.
Agenda
Welcome and introduction - Franzis Wimmer, Stakeholder Engagement Advisor, amfori
Empowering Women in Business - Sharing learning from the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Activator Pilot - Katja Freiwald, Regional Head for 'WeEmpowerAsia', UN Women
Memmber to share lessons - Lena Schweighöfer, Specialist Corporate Responsibility/Quality  Assurance International, ALDI Einkauf SE & Co. oHG
Member to share lessons - Rebecka Sancho, CSR Manager, Hunkemöller International BV
Producer to share lessons Caroline Briggert, Head of Sustainability, Hop Lun
Q&A
The way ahead! Franzis Wimmer, Stakeholder Engagement Advisor, amfori