The amfori Annual Report 2021 is now available

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on everyone. While we strive for a degree of normality, the current Ukraine war not only affects people, lives and livelihoods, but also supply chains and businesses.

What we have learned is the need to prepare for disruptions now and in the future, focusing on business continuity and diversifying supply chains while becoming more agile and sustainable.

amfori’s team and service to our members were also put to the test and we came out stronger. We continue to support our members to improve corporate responsibility in their supply chains. We do this by providing tools and services that align with companies’ social and environmental due diligence obligations.

In 2021, the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act was passed and will come into force on 1 January 2023, affecting companies and their supply chains also outside Europe.

And with more European due diligence legislation to come in addition to sound due diligence process, more emphasis is put on grievance handling, transparency and top-level engagement and responsibility.

In 2021, we focused on the following key topics:

1. Human Rights Due Diligence, we strengthened the amfori BSCI Code of Conduct to ensure that it will meet the expectations of international frameworks, legislations, and stakeholders as well as to provide high-quality service to amfori BSCI members in their due diligence monitoring.

2. Environmental Due Diligence: with amfori BEPI 2.0, we have incorporated identification and mitigation of environmental risks and have begun integrating them into the new amfori Sustainability Platform.

3. Grievance Supply Chain Mechanism: the pilot of our “Speak for Change” programme was launched in Vietnam in cooperation with business partners, stakeholders, and members.

4. Reporting & Insights: in 2021, amfori further improved its data reporting to enable optimal management of members’ supply chain information. This is done via three dashboards: the ‘Know Your Supply Chain’, BSCI, and Sustainability Performance dashboards.

The actions and activities launched in 2021 have laid a solid foundation to be your dedicated partner in driving corporate responsibility in your global supply chain. The entire amfori team is ready to further support you worldwide.

In 2022 we further improve our tools and services to enable our members to carry out their due diligence duties.

In 2022, the entire amfori team will further support you worldwide.