Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP)

WRAP’s Senior Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement, Mark Jaeger, wrote an article titled “Textile Recycling and Responsible Business Conduct: The Role of Social Compliance” for the Reverse Logistics Association’s 134th edition of their Reverse Logistics Magazine featuring cover art by WRAP’s Selin Boybeyi. The article discusses the increase in textile recycling, the rise of extended producer responsibility laws and considers the application of social compliance programs like WRAP to the textile recycling industry. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eVcgBpmS #sustainability #socialcompliance #mHRDD #supplychains

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐑𝐀𝐏 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭! Ready to make your business practices more ethical and sustainable? Don’t miss this chance to dive into the world of 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐖𝐑𝐀𝐏) and learn how it can help promote safe, legal, and ethical manufacturing. Hosted by EuroCham's 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐇𝐮𝐛 (𝐑𝐁𝐇), this online event will cover everything you need to know about WRAP certification and how it aligns with global standards for responsible production. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞: 🔹 Introduction to WRAP’s mission and impact 🔹 How WRAP supports global due-diligence efforts 🔹 A step-by-step look at the WRAP certification process 🔹 Comparison with other industry certification programs 🔹 A closer look at WRAP’s 12 Principles 🔹 Interactive Q&A session for all your questions This is the perfect opportunity to understand how WRAP can help you 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 and become a leader in 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠. Don’t miss out! Register now and be part of the conversation for a more sustainable and ethical future. 🌱 🎟 Reserve your spot here: https://lnkd.in/grFrKyUg For more info, reach out to Samuel Schleipman at rbh@eurocham-cambodia.org Samuel Schleipman Martin Brisson Massimiliano Tropeano GIZ Cambodia Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP)

I'm pleased to share that Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) successfully conducted a seminar in Kolkata on March 8th, 2025, in collaboration with the ILPA Indian Leather Products Association. The seminar brought together leading exporters of leather goods and key ILPA - Infrastructure Development Foundation officials. My sincere appreciation to Mr. Tapan Nandi, President of ILPA, and his team for their invaluable support in making this event a success. Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) is dedicated to promoting sustainable business practices within the leather industry through our comprehensive certification model, addressing social, environmental, customs compliance, and security aspects. I would join Subburaja Ayyasamy and K.T. Ramakrishnan to express our sincere gratitude to all the entrepreneurs who took the time to attend. Additionally, I was grateful for the opportunity to meet with Mr. P K Dey from M/s Raj Lakshmi Cotton Mills during our visit. WRAP remains committed to supporting Indian industries by providing solutions that alleviate audit fatigue, upgrade standards, and ensure compliance with international due diligence expectations. We believe in fostering a sustainable and responsible fashion industry in India.

Pleased to share that Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) completed a successful half-day conference on social compliance laws and buyer expectations with Indonesian footwear exporters in enchanting Surabaya, Indonesia yesterday. The event was co-hosted by our monitoring partner ALGI led by gusnadi fitrianto and by Asosiasi Pengusaha Indonesia (APINDO) and APRISINDO. Thanks to my colleagues Khoa Nguyen and Neni Triani, Neni moderated and provided translation support. Appreciate the valuable insights from our panelists Mrs Rany Riniwati, Amalia F. , Mr Sutanto, Mr Elvin Muharam and gusnadi fitrianto . The prospects for growing Indonesian footwear exports are bright and WRAP can help.

A productive three days in beautiful and warm, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with my Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) colleagues Khoa Nguyen and Neni Triani. WRAP and our partner Control Union hosted a half-day conference on ethical business practices. Thank you to panelists Supon Nigamuni, Managing Director Control Union Malaysia, Mr. Benny Ishmael, Senior Manager, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd., and Mr. Shahrulmiza, Deputy Director Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE). Thanks as well to our friends at the Malaysian Rubber Council for helping organize the event. Already looking forward to a return visit.

WRAP is proud to be co-hosting a joint seminar on February 26 with the United States Fashion Industry Association and the Canadian Apparel Federation. Our President and CEO, Avedis Seferian, will be speaking on the status of Bangladesh after the recent political shifts both there and in the U.S. To register, click here: https://lnkd.in/dKVT7ngQ #sourcing #responsiblesourcing #apparel #footwear

We, Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) are delighted to have partnered with IAL Middle East Certifications LLC to deliver a successful WRAP Awareness Program at the Amman Chamber of Industry, Jordan on January 18th, 2025. We appreciate the coordination and support provided by The Jordan Garments, Accessories & Textiles Exporter’s Association ( JGATE ). Our sincere gratitude goes to Mr. Sanal Kumar, CMD of Classic Fashion Apparel Industry Ltd. Co. Group, Jordan, for his invaluable support. We also extend our thanks to Ms. Husna Auckburally Beeharry and Mr.Abdulla Shifin of International Associates Limited for their contributions to the program, as well as Mr. SREENATH KP of REDEFINE Management Services™ for facilitating the event. Mr. Ramakrishnan KT and myself were honoured to share insights on WRAP certification and its benefits for Jordanian exporters. We are grateful for the enthusiastic participation of leading apparel factories in Jordan! #WRAP