Do you want to know how your supply chain can be managed more ethically to prevent your organisation becoming the next victim of costly product recalls and negative headline-grabbing news?

Ethical Supply Chain Summit Asia 2008
29-31 October 2008, Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Investing in Supply Chain Management for Ethical & Sustainable Business

This is the first corporate-focused summit in Asia to bring you the latest initiatives and techniques in ethical supply chain management - get ahead of the game by learning from leading multinationals who have established CSR codes that are proven to result in ethical, responsible and sustainable supply-chain practices.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear realistic and practical guidance from the companies who have already done it on how you can do the same...

Working with Suppliers:

Of particular interest to you, will be the Case Study given by BT Asia Pacific. Peter Beaudoin will look ahead to 2020 to set the scene as to why carbon measurement is an essential part of your CSR policy and how BT has created communication systems that have truly worked in promoting BT's climate message to suppliers.

Working with Competitors!

You will also hear from Brill Lanco of Levi Strauss on how you should and can work with your competitors as an industry group to promote transparency in the supply chain. Learn how to set industry benchmarks that you can all work with to ensure standards are maintained across the board creating overall advantages for the industry.

Industry-Wide Responsible Sourcing:

What impact can you have on multiple suppliers to ensure responsible sourcing? Find out from William Lee of GAP as to how the implementation of codes of practice and voluntary initiatives have encouraged suppliers to work together to bring about more ethical sourcing practices.

Lin Wong will then take this a step further by highlighting how IKEA have developed a programme of education, ownership and reward for compliant suppliers.. find out how this has worked in practice...

You will also hear:

• Starbuck's experience of establishing ethical standards that has a positive impact on the supply chain
• The challenges PUMA have faced in complying with environmental regulations.. and their solutions
• How Siemens China have developed anti-corruption policies that effectively deal with breaches in the supply chain

Plus much more! Please see the programme for further highlights.

15% discount on the registration fee is offered to ISMHK members. Please quote "BH505xEB1_ISMHK" when registering.

To register, simply call our Customer Service hotline on +852 2219 0111, email us at info@BeaconEvents.com or visit the website at www.EthicalSupply.com.

Kind regards,

Rosalind Wade
General Manager & Project Director
Beacon Events

P.S. David Mason, Sales Director for North Asia, Supply Chain Consulting offers a framework for carbon footprint management and reduction across the extended supply chain. Download your copy of their thought leadership document "Introduction to Carbon Management" by clicking here.