Sara Blain
Network Chair UK & Ireland
Household Goods
Local network UK & Ireland
Connect, learn, and collaborate locally in the UK & Ireland
Our local presence in the UK & Ireland offers members practical guidance and regular opportunities to engage through meetings and workshops. These sessions allow members to share experiences and explore ways to strengthen sustainability across their supply chains.
The local network also facilitates engagement with local stakeholders and provides context-specific advice tailored to national challenges and priorities.
The UK and Ireland have evolved from early ethical trade efforts to robust due diligence frameworks. In the UK, initiatives like the Ethical Trading Initiative (1998) and Modern Slavery Act 2015 laid the foundation for transparency in supply chains, with leading companies now aligning with the OECD Guidelines.
In Ireland, the movement grew from fair-trade campaigns to structured business commitments like the Responsible Business Pledge (2012). Legal milestones include the Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Acts and the 2024 Corporate Sustainability Reporting Regulations, which mandate audited ESG and supply chain disclosures.
Key benefits
We organise quarterly “Network Connect” meetings with members to help you:
Build connections with peers
Network with fellow members.
Share and learn
Exchange knowledge and discover best practices from peers.
Stay updated on ESG trends
Gain insights into local and global sustainability developments and legislation from our designated experts.
Get guidance on amfori solutions
Learn how to make the most of amfori’s tools through demonstrations and advice from our sustainability experts.
Collaborate on solutions
Discuss challenges, propose solutions, and influence amfori’s strategic direction.
Meet the UK & Ireland Network
Network committees are an integral part of amfori’s governance structure, reflecting the growing importance of our local networks. Made up of member representatives, these committees bring together individuals who share our vision of advancing sustainable trade and are committed to supporting amfori’s activities in their region.
Abigail Balicao
amfori MAC Representative
Kingfisher PLC
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