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Sedex AGM
& Members’ Forum
2013
Programme Sponsor
Making an impact:
Why we do what we do
14 March 2013
Glaziers Hall, 9 Montague
Close, London SE1 9DD
Principle
Event Sponsor
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WHY DOES SGS HAVE
THE RIGHT ANSWERS FOR YOU?
SGS HAS BEEN PERFORMING SOCIAL
AUDITS SINCE 1996
WE ARE A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE
SEDEX ASSOCIATE AUDITOR GROUP
SGS HAS OVER 500 AUDITORS AROUND
THE WORLD
SGS AUDITORS MEET THE SMETA
AUDITOR COMPETENCIES
WE ARE ACCREDITED BY EICC, ICS, BSCI,
FLA, ICTI, SA 8000, WRAP AND OTHERS
SGS HAS COMPLETED THE EQUIVALENCE
PROCESS FOR THE GSCP AUDITING
COMPETENCE REFERENCE TOOL.
SGS
KNOWS
HOW
OUR TRAINERS CAN OFFER SUPPORT
WITH CODES AND REQUIREMENTS
For more information please visit
www.sgs.com/socialresponsibility
or contact us at
socialresponsibility@sgs.com.
SGS Social Responsibility Services are just one part of the SGS Sustainability service portfolio,
which also includes Ecodesign and Restricted Substances Management Services.
SGS IS THE WORLD’S LEADING INSPECTION, VERIFICATION, TESTING AND CERTIFICATION COMPANY.
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SMETA Audit
Clients CoC Audit
Environmental Audit
Supply Chain Security Audit
Surveillance & Investigation Audit
Global Strategy Management Technology Co., Limited is a young and energetic professional third party social accountability
assessment service provider. SMT-Global established in July 2003 and headquarters in Hong Kong and local offices are in Shenzhen
and Shanghai of China, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India. Our people are dedicated to providing value-added services to all customers
in supporting their global success in the marketplace. At SMT-Global, we are committed to performing social compliance audit in an
independent, objective and professional manner and delivering our services through impartiality, integrity, confidentiality and due
diligence.
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Welcome to
the Sedex AGM
& Members’ Forum 2013
The Sedex Board of Directors and Management team are pleased to welcome you
to the 2013 Sedex Annual General Meeting and Members’ Forum, sponsored by
Global Strategy Management Technology Co., Limited.
In 2011/12 Sedex continued to grow and we now have over 28,000 members
worldwide, reinforcing our position as the largest collaborative platform for
managing ethical supply chain information.
Looking ahead to our 10 year anniversary in 2014, this year’s Members Forum
will examine the collaborative impact of responsible sourcing and how companies
and individuals will shape the future. Our keynote speaker, Ed Gillespie from
sustainability communications agency Futerra will set the scene for the day by
exploring the importance and impact of our actions, and examining how we can
take even greater steps to improve standards in global supply chains.
During the day you will get the chance to share your views and ideas in interactive
breakout sessions facilitated by members of the Sedex team. As a membership
organisation your views are vitally important to us so we encourage you to think
about your objectives in the longer term, your emerging needs, the changing
environment you operate in and what you will need from Sedex in the coming years.
The event will finish with a closing plenary from Adrian Gilpin, an expert on
human development and Chairman of the Institute of Human Development, who
will motivate and inspire you to continue your vital work in improving working
conditions for millions of people.
During refreshment breaks and lunch you will have the opportunity to learn more
about Sedex and a range of other organisations in the exhibition area. Don’t forget
to stop by the Sedex stand; our team will be on hand to provide information on
how Sedex and our new sister organisation Sedex Solutions can support your
responsible sourcing programme. You will find a full list of sponsors and exhibitors
on pages 9, 10 and 12 of this programme.
After the main event we will be holding a short drinks reception to celebrate the
launch of the ‘Sustainable Sourcing of Agricultural Raw Materials – A Practitioner’s
Guide’. This will also provide some time for attendees to meet fellow Sedex
members in an informal setting. Please do join us for this if you can.
Thank you for
your attendance
and your continued
support of Sedex
– we hope you
enjoy the day.
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Agenda
Morning
Session
Speaker
Room
Foyer
08:45–09:15
Registration
09:15–09:25
Welcome and Introduction
Carmel Giblin | CEO
Sedex
Banqueting Hall
09:25–09:55
AGM Formal Business & Elections
Chris Start | Non Executive Chair
Sedex
Banqueting Hall
09:55–10:40
Keynote: Sizzling Sustainability
Ed Gillespie | Co-Founder
Futerra
Banqueting Hall
River Room
& Court Room
10:40–11:00
Coffee Break
11:00–11:55
Panel session:Why do we need
‘Labour Standards’?
Banqueting Hall
Charles Li | Managing Director
Global Stategy Management Technology Co., Limited
Stephen Kenzie | Head of UNGC Network Secretariat
UN Global Compact UK Network
John Morrison | Executive Director
Institute of Human Rights and Business
11:55–12:45
Panel session:
Collaborating for change
Justin Bettey | EU Director
Level Works
Banqueting Hall
Anil Kariwala | Managing Director
Kariwala Industries
Christel Costagli | Head of Procurement Sustainability
Trinity Procurement GmbH
12:45-13:45
Lunch
River Room
& Court Room
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Afternoon
Session
Speaker
Room
13:45–14:00
The Future of Sedex
Carmel Giblin | CEO
Sedex
Banqueting Hall
Breakout
groups
(refer to page 8)
14:00–15:10
What next for Sedex?
Meeting your future needs
Associate Auditor Group (AAG)
Muriel Johnson | AAG Project Manager
Sedex
Sedex Solutions
José Copovi-King | Head of Programme Delivery
Sedex
Product Development
Charlotte Robinson | Head of Product Development
Sedex
Our work with stakeholders
Jo Webb | Head of Stakeholder Relations
Sedex
15:10–16:00
Leaders of change: Realising
your potential
Adrian Gilpin | Chairman
Institute of Human Development
Banqueting Hall
16:00–16:05
Closing
Chris Start | Non Executive Chair
Sedex
Banqueting Hall
16:05–16:50
Drinks reception and launch of the ‘Sustainable Sourcing
of Agricultural Raw Materials – A Practitioner’s Guide’
River Room
& Court Room
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Venue Information
Ground Floor
Reception & Registration
Banqueting Hall
AGM and Members’ Forum plenary and panel
sessions will take place here
Cloakroom
WC facilities
First Floor
Court Room & River Room
Coffee breaks & Lunch; Drinks reception;
Exhibition; Breakout Sessions
Library
Breakout sessions
Breakout Sessions
This year Sedex is introducing an interactive breakout session that will provide
members with an opportunity to feed into Sedex’s development. Delegates will be
divided into four groups. Your group will be indicated by a coloured sticker on your
name badge. You will be asked to make your way to a breakout room, details of
room allocations are provided below:
R ed group
Banqueting Hall
Blue group
Library
Yellow group
River Room
Green group
River Room
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Sponsors
Sedex would like to thank our sponsors, for their support
in holding the 2013 AGM & Members’ Forum.
Principle Event Sponsor
Global Strategy Management Technology Co. Limited.
Global Strategy Management Technology Co., Limited
(SMT-Global) is a young and energetic professional third
party social accountability assessment service provider.
Established in July 2003, the company is headquartered
in Hong Kong with local offices in Shenzhen and Shanghai
of China, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India. SMT-Global is
committed to performing social compliance audit in
an independent, objective and professional manner and
delivering services through impartiality, integrity, confidentiality,
and due diligence. Visit SMT-Global at their stand in the River Room.
www.smt-global.com
Programme Sponsor
SGS
Besides being the world’s leading inspection, verification,
testing and certification company, SGS has been involved
in social accountability since its inception and has been
performing social audits since 1996. Thanks to our network
of more than 500 auditors with social accountability expertise
and our technical capability, adaptability and flexibility we can
also deliver a wide range of services including training and
support services.
Find out more about SGS at their stand in the Court Room.
www.sgs.com
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Sedex
Exhibition
epitype
epitype is an ethical future company.
We build communities, create better businesses
and enable social change through the power of design.
We help our clients understand their values and
purpose and use this as a catalyst for positive change.
www.epitype.co.uk
INFACT
INFACT Global Partners Limited is a China based consultancy
that works with Chinese factories to help them better position
their businesses to meet the social and environmental
requirements of US and European retailers and brands.
Our approach is to implement supplier social performance
programs that achieve a responsible balance between
maximizing financial return and meeting supplier responsibility
requirements.
www.infactory-solutions.com
Intertek
Intertek is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions
serving a wide range of industries around the world.
From auditing and inspection, to testing, quality assurance
and certification, with a network of over 33,000 people in
more than 100 countries, Intertek helps its clients to meet end
users’ expectations across increasingly diverse quality, health,
environmental, safety and social accountability aspects.
www.intertek.com
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Elevating
Working
Conditions
World Wide
Audits & Assessments
Supplier Improvement
Programmes
Vendor Assessment &
Support Services
Obtaining
Transparency
Worker Surveys &
Engagement
Level Works challenges the idea that there exists a
‘one size fits all’ supplier monitoring solution
Level Works was created with the goal of providing result-driven services to
companies that are sincerely trying to have a positive impact on the working
conditions within their supply chain. Our smart, talented and experienced team
has come together to shape services that address the limitations of traditional
code of conduct (COC) programmes – which in most cases offer poor value, drive
supplier problems underground and fail to mitigate risk.
Level Works challenges the idea that there exists a ‘one size fits all’ monitoring
solution. In contrast to most companies, through refined auditing and
assessment techniques, country specific supplier improvement programmes and
specialised projects, we offer a truly tailor made and result driven partnership.
Level Works UK
www.level-works.com
jbettey@level-works.com cstrachan@level-works.com
T:+44 (0) 20 7993 5277 M:+44 (0) 7969955301
Country & Issue
Reports
Integrated supply
chain solutions
Analysis of 160+ global risks and issues
for all countries worldwide: political,
legal, ethics, human rights, environment
• Indices, maps, atlases,
scorecards and reports
• Integrated supply chain
risk calculators
• Horizon scanning of
factories and suppliers
• Resilience and
continuity mapping
• In-depth analysis of
commodities /categories
Political Risk Atlas 2013
Country-by-country risk analysis and mapping
Human Rights Risk Atlas 2013
Country-by-country risk analysis and mapping
For further details visit www.maplecroft.com
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Sedex
Meet the Sedex team and find out more about Sedex training,
member services and the latest SMETA developments.
www.sedexglobal.com
Sedex
Solutions
Sedex Solutions provides a range of bespoke services to help
organisations scale up their responsible sourcing programmes
and drive transparency through the supply chain. We use our
extensive knowledge and expertise to help companies deliver
their objectives efficiently and effectively.
www.sedexsolutions.com
Sustainable
Sourcing of
Agricultural
Raw Materials
– A Practitioner’s
Guide
Transparency
International
The Guide was developed to provide practical guidance to
practitioners on how to develop and implement sustainable
procurement strategies.
It is the result of collaboration between IMD’s Corporate
Sustainability Management Platform (CSM), the International
Trade Centre (ITC), the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI)
Platform and the Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH), with
support from Business Social Responsibility (BSR), Sedex
Information Exchange and the Sustainable Food Laboratory (SFL).
Transparency International UK (TI-UK) is the country’s
leading anti-corruption organisation and part of the global
Transparency International (TI) movement. With colleagues
working in more than 100 countries, TI has unparalleled
global understanding and expertise.
www.transparency.org
United
Nations Global
Compact UK
Network
The UK Network of the UN Global Compact is the focal point for
UK-based signatories to the UN’s corporate citizenship initiative.
Through a programme of knowledge-sharing events and
international outreach, the Network helps members maximise
the benefits of their engagement with the UNGC.
www.unglobalcompact.org.uk
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Sedex&AGM
& Members’
Forum
13| 13
SEDEX AGM
MEMBERS’
FORUM
2013
‘‘
INSANITY IS DOING THE SAME
THING, OVER AND OVER AGAIN,
BUT EXPECTING DIFFERENT
RESULTS.
- Albert Einstein
’’
Finding it diffcult to manage social risk in your
supply chain?
2000 Solution
2005 Solution
2010 Solution
2015...
Audit factory, develp
corrective action plan
Audit factory, develp
corrective action plan
Audit factory, develp
corrective action plan
More of the same?
Result:
Non-compliance
Result:
Non-compliance
Result:
Non-compliance
Result...?
It’s time to do something different!
Why not try solving the problem?
Through the use of innovative and proprietary tools,
INFACT can break the cycle of insanity.
We help customers implement business and
social performance solutions.
INFACT
social performance solutions
www.infactory-solutions.com
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Biographies
Welcome & Introduction
Carmel Giblin | CEO
Sedex
Carmel Giblin is the CEO of Sedex and has been with the organisation since April 2010.
Sedex seeks to be the global provider of choice for responsible supply chain
solutions and is proud to work with companies that are committed to being real
leaders in sustainability. Many of the world’s largest brands and retailers along with
their suppliers are members of Sedex.
Before joining Sedex, Carmel was Head of Corporate Responsibility & Accessibility
at Sky, where she developed the organisation’s Responsibility Strategy. Prior to
Sky, Carmel worked as a Buyer at retailers Somerfield, Waitrose and Exxon Mobil
and in supplier organisations Britvic Soft Drinks and Allied Domecq in roles that
included customer management, risk management and organisational design and
effectiveness reviews.
AGM Formal Business & Election
Chris Start | Chairman of the Board
Sedex
Chris Start joined Sedex as Chairman of the Board in October 2011. Chris is a
former Vice President at Procter & Gamble who now works as an independent
non-executive director, consultant, executive coach and business school lecturer.
Chris has extensive international business, general management and strategic
planning experience. Today he works with a wide variety of organisations across
Europe and beyond, in both the business and non-profit sectors.
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Keynote: Sizzling Sustainability
Ed Gillespie | Co-Founder
Futerra
Ed Gillespie is Co-Founder of Futerra Sustainability Communications, one of the
world’s only communications consultancies to specialise solely in sustainable
development and corporate social responsibility. Ed has driven the creative
direction of Futerra’s work since its foundation and holds Masters degrees in
both Marine Biology and Sustainable Development. Aside from writing regularly
for the Guardian, Ed is a highly sought after public speaker with a passion for low
carbon travel. He is also a London Sustainable Development Commissioner and is
a Director of both the carbon emissions campaigning organisation Sandbag and
European Rail Business Loco2. Follow Ed on Twitter @frucool Why do we need ‘Labour Standards’?
Stephen Kenzie | Head of the UNGC UK Network Secretariat
and IBLF Programme Director
Stephen joined the International Business Leaders Forum in May 2006 and has
led or contributed to projects across a wide range of thematic issues including
environmental sustainability, human rights, anti-corruption and inclusive business.
Prior to joining IBLF, Stephen was the founder and Managing Director of a
successful retail sports equipment business in Canada.
He has managed the Secretariat of the UN Global Compact UK Network
since 2008, providing support for UK-based endorsers of the UN’s corporate
responsibility framework. During his tenure, the UK Network has come to be
recognised as a model for Global Compact local networks because of its genuinely
business led governance structures and innovative programmes.
Charles Li | Managing Director
Global Strategy Management Technology Co., Limited
Mr Charles Li is currently working for Global Strategy Management
Technology Co., Limited as Managing Director and is responsible for the company
operations, sales and marketing globally. Charles led SMT-Global as the first
organization globally to finish the GSCP Equivalence Process in June of 2012.
In the past Charles worked for a number of international organizations with
responsibility for offering global compliance solutions as well as global business
strategic development.
Charles has an MBA degree and he lives in Shenzhen, China with his family.
Charles is also a certified SA8000 auditor and licensed global trainer for Sedex.
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John Morrison | Executive Director
Institute for Human Rights and Business
John Morrison has been Executive Director of the Institute for Human Rights
and Business (www.ihrb.org) since its foundation in 2009. The Institute is a global
‘think and do’ tank on human rights policy and practice working closely with
governments, businesss, civil society and trade unions. In this capacity, John
has acted as a formal adviser to two EU Presidencies and is currently advising
the UK Government during its G8 Presidency. Previously, John was Director of
the Business Leaders Initiative on Human Rights 2003-2009 (www.blihr.org) and
before that Head of Global Campaigns and Community Affairs for The Body Shop
International plc. Collaborating for change
Justin Bettey | EU Director
Level Works
Level Works specialises in providing supply chain monitoring and support services,
believing that that there isn’t a “one size fits all” solution for companies, vendors
and suppliers who want to make a positive impact on working conditions.
From our experience we know that dialogue up and down the supply chain on
realistic expectations, incremental improvement and the business case is critical
if real and sustainable change is to occur.
Various roles have allowed me to experience at first hand the poor and often
dangerous working conditions in sourcing countries and the impact caused
to people, communities and economies.
Christel Costagli | Head of Procurement Sustainability
Trinity Procurement GmbH
Christel Costagli is Head of Procurement Sustainability for the SABMiller Global
Procurement Organisation (Trinity Procurement GmbH) based in Zug, Switzerland.
She has over 15 years’ experience working in procurement operations and supply
chain in Asia and Europe. Previously Christel was Head of Supply Chain and
Logistics for the Global Sourcing organisation of Kingfisher Plc. based in Hong Kong.
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Anil Kariwala | Managing Director
Kariwala Industries
Anil has a very simple objective, to be remembered as a human who made a
positive difference to those around him and beyond. As the Managing Director of
Kariwala Industries, Anil has built a successful, responsible business that today
employs over 700 people and exports to 46 countries around the world. Anil is
dedicated to his objective and is a trustee of the Bimala Kariwala Foundation,
which provides healthcare to those living in the community around Kariwala Industries.
Anil is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
and Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, and shares his knowledge
and expertise with others through his role as guest lecturer at the Indian
Institute of Foreign Trade and Federation of Indian Export Organizations
as well as representing global suppliers on the Sedex Board of Directors.
Leaders of change: realising your potential
Adrian Gilpin | Chairman
Institute of Human Development
Adrian Gilpin, Chairman of the Institute of Human Development and author
of bestselling book ‘Unstoppable – The Pathway to Living an Inspired Life’, is best
known for working with Chief Executives and their Senior Management Teams
on their personal leadership qualities, and on finding new and effective ways of
leading their organisation through times of unprecedented change and uncertainty.
Adrian’s current focus is on harnessing the power of social media and video to tap
into the most ancient and potent form of communication: storytelling. The stories
circulating in an organisation are contagious, and they prophesy the future.
We need to learn to craft our stories better than we do - personally and collectively.
Adrian helps his clients to design highly effective and sustainable change
programmes through storytelling.
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Event Sessions
Morning
Keynote: Sizzling Sustainability (9:55–10:40)
Your actions have delivered real progress in working conditions around
the world. We are all involved in a revolutionary, generational shift. Ed will explore
and celebrate why sustainability in all its forms is the most dynamic, exciting
and cutting edge, indeed the only, game in town
Panel session: Why do we need ‘Labour Standards’? (11:00–11:55)
What do we mean by ‘labour standards’ and why are they important? In this panel
session we will explore the importance of labour standards, looking specifically
at initiatives such as the Ruggie Guiding Principles, why they were set up and the
difference it can make for people in the supply chain. We will also look at what
people need to take away from the Ruggie Guiding Principles and other initiatives
in order to make practical improvements at their own sites and those of their suppliers.
Panel session: Collaborating for change (11:55–12:45)
While a lot has been achieved in the area of ethical trade, there is a lot more that
still needs to be done. Engagement both up and down the supply chain is key
to improving standards. In this session, panellists from a variety of sectors will
discuss the best ways of working in partnership with suppliers and customers
to achieve positive outcomes.
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Afternoon
The Future of Sedex (13:45–14:00)
Carmel Giblin will update members on the work Sedex has done over the past
year and introduce four key areas of Sedex’s work. This will lead into an interactive
breakout session where you will find out more about these key areas and also have
the opportunity to tell us what you think of Sedex and how we can develop to best
meet your future needs.
What next for Sedex? Meeting your future needs (14:00–15:10)
An interactive session where you get to tell us what you want from Sedex
and ask the team about our latest activities and future direction. You will be
given an allocated time at each ‘station’.
Leaders of change: realising your potential (15:10–16:00)
Adrian Gilpin is an expert on human development and in this final session
will explore the potential of individuals to drive change and make an impact.
Using the ideas generated in this session we hope that you will leave the
event motivated and inspired to go even further in your efforts to drive lasting
improvements that benefit people and businesses throughout the supply chain.
Plenary: Drinks Reception (16:05–16:50)
We’d like to invite you to join us for a drinks reception as we celebrate the launch
of the “Sustainable Sourcing of Agricultural Raw Materials – A Practitioner’s Guide.”
The guide was developed to provide practical guidance to practitioners on how
to develop and implement sustainable procurement strategies.
It is the result of collaboration between IMD’s Corporate Sustainability
Management Platform (CSM), the International Trade Centre (ITC), the Sustainable
Agriculture Initiative (SAI) Platform and the Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH), with
support from Business Social Responsibility (BSR), Sedex Information Exchange
and the Sustainable Food Laboratory (SFL).
Peter Erik Ywema, General Manager of SAI Platform will briefly introduce
the guide at the Drinks Reception.
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The Sedex Board
of Directors
Non Executive Chair
Chris Start
A Members
Giles Bolton | Head of Ethical Trading Tesco
Louise Nicholls | Head of Responsible Sourcing Marks & Spencer
(standing for re-election at the Sedex AGM)
George Padelopoulos | Ethical Trading Manager B&Q
AB Members
Annette Hansen | Director of Sustainability Danisco
Naomi Pendleton | Head of CSR MM (UK) Group
(standing for re-election at the Sedex AGM)
John Scott | Senior Director – Strategic Supply Management PepsiCo
B Members
Anil Kariwala | Managing Director Kariwala Industries
Audrey Mealia | Head of Ethics and Product Safety Paladone Products
Elangovan Viswanathan | Managing Director SNQS Internationals
(standing for re-election at the Sedex AGM)