Webinar: Compliance 101 – Forced Labour & Due Diligence Regulation
This session provides a practical, business focused overview of the expanding sustainability, forced labour and due diligence requirements shaping global supply chains.
Understand how emerging obligations such as Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and Forced Labour Regulations will impact UK fashion and textile businesses trading internationally.
What’s Included?
- CSRD Overview. What the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive requires, who is in scope, and how supply chain data feeds into reporting obligations.
- CSDDD Explained. Key expectations under the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, including human rights, environmental due diligence, and enforcement mechanisms.
- Forced Labour Regulations. Overview of current and upcoming forced labour bans across global markets, and what brands need to demonstrate.
- How to structure due diligence processes inline with the regulations.
- UKFT Support. Resources, templates, and guidance to help members navigate reporting and due diligence requirements.
The webinar is only accessible to UKFT Members and will be recorded and sent to all those who registered.
COMPLIANCE 101
Welcome to UKFT’s Compliance 101 Series. We are excited to introduce this series, designed to support and guide businesses in the UK fashion and textile industry through the landscape of regulatory requirements. This series includes webinars, accompanied by detailed guides and resources, aimed at helping you understand and navigate the standards and regulations affecting our sector.
Each webinar session will outline the topic, provide practical insights and offer actionable steps to help you implement these practices within your business. The webinars will include an open Q&A session, allowing you to engage with UKFT and industry experts to get your specific questions answered. Alongside the webinars, we will provide guides and resources that provide detail about the regulations. These materials will cover regulatory standards, explain the regulations impacting the UK fashion and textile industry and offer guidance on the obligations for your business, including what you need to comply with and when. Additionally, we will provide practical advice to help you implement compliance measures effectively.
Our goal is to offer practical support that facilitates the implementation of compliance strategies. The accompanying guides and resources are designed to ensure UKFT members have the tools and information needed to meet regulatory requirements. Throughout the series, we will feature organisations that provide services to support or manage compliance with regulations. These organisations will be recommended for their expertise and may also participate as speakers, sharing their insights and offering advice.
