February Newsletter
 

Palma Futuro Team Spotlight

Maria Camila López Navarro and Leyla Patricia Baquero Uribe

From 2019 to 2024, Palma Futuro promoted decent working conditions to address child labor and forced labor in palm oil supply chains in Colombia and Ecuador. Now that the project has come to a close, we are sharing stories that highlight the impact and sustainability of the project.


We spoke with Leyla Patricia Baquero Uribe and Maria Camila López Navarro, who led Palma Futuro’s community engagement efforts in Colombia. Leyla and Maria Camila tell us about their experiences and impactful moments from working closely with 53 communities surrounding the palm oil industry.


Read more about their community engagement work in Colombia.

Moratorium on SA8000 Applications for Accreditation


Due to the introduction of significant changes to SA8000 accreditation and certification requirements, SAI (Social Accountability International, the creator and owner of the SA8000 Standard), has requested SAAS (Social Accountability Accreditation Services, the scheme’s accreditation body) to stop accepting new SA8000 certification body applicants.


SAAS has, therefore, suspended the SA8000 Accreditation Application Process with immediate effect and until such time as the changes are complete and published.  


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The Anker Research Institute

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The Anker Research Institute is the independent research arm of the Global Living Wage Coalition (GLWC) and SAI is the institutional host.

Global Living Wage Coalition

The GLWC recently hosted a public webinar on the topic of measuring progress to close living wage gaps. The discussion brought together GLWC members and special guests to discuss the challenges, lessons learned so far, and paths forward for monitoring progress towards closing living wage gaps and improving outcomes for workers.


Christie Daly (Director of Corporate Programs) and Christopher Lamoureux (Senior Manager, Standards & Impacts) presented information about SAI's living wage work and strategies for companies seeking to improve their living wage processes. Following speaker presentations, there was panel discussion and audience Q&A.


Read more insights from the discussion and view the webinar recording.

Upcoming Trainings

Labor Justice, Freedom of Association & Rapid Response Mechanism 

📍 San Luis Potosi, Mexico | March 13 (Spanish)
Email registromexico@sa-intl.org to register

SA8000 Introduction & Basic Auditor Training Course

📍 Rome, Italy | March 10 - 14 (Italian)

📍 Dhaka, Bangladesh | April 7 - 11 (English)

📍 Manila, Philippines | April 21 - 25 (English)

📍 Ciudad Juarez, Mexico | May 5 - 9 (Spanish)

📍 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | May 5 - 9 (English)

📍 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | May 12 - 16 (English)

📍 Hamburg, Germany | May 19 - 23 (English)

📍 Shenzhen, China | May 26 - 30 (Chinese)

📍 Istanbul, Turkey | May 26 - 30 (English)

📍 Jakarta, Indonesia | June 16 - 20 (English)

📍 New Delhi, India | June 16 - 20 (English)

📍 Montevideo, Uruguay | June 16 - 20 (Spanish)

📍 Medellin, Colombia | August 25 - 29 (Spanish)


SA8000 Advanced Lead Auditor Training Course

📍 Treviso, Italy | April 28 - 30 (Italian)
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