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Join our CEO, Carmel Giblin at Reuters Responsible Business Europe next month!

2022-05-20

8-9 June | Hilton Tower Bridge, London, UK

Join 400+ CEOs and senior-level executives from business, finance, and government to build the networks, collaborations and learning that will make 2022 the decisive year, in the decisive decade.

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The Ethical Toy Program Announces New Assessment Module to Support Companies Achieve Their Environmental Ambitions

2022-05-16

IETP’s Environmental Assessment (EA) is a quick and cost-effective solution companies can use to gain oversight of the positive and negative environmental impacts of their business operations and those of their suppliers.

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ICTI Ethical Toy Program Offers Tips to Measure Environmental Sustainability in Supply Chains | Featured: The Toy Association

2022-04-22

Toy News Tuesday (TNT) editors chatted with Carmel Giblin, president & CEO of IETP about simple adjustments toymakers can implement to make their global supply chain more environmentally sustainable and how to get started.

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The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: How could this affect my business? | Featured: Toy World

2022-04-06

In this exclusive piece, Todd Merton, head of Business Development at the not-for-profit organisation IETP, outlines how the EU Due Diligence Act will impact toy companies.

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IETP x Reuters Events: Responsible Business Asia 2022

2022-03-30

22-23 June 2022 | Online

No region feels the consequences of climate change as much as Asia – Pacific. In the aftermath of mass disruption to global supply chains and economies, it has become clear that decisive action in the region is vital to counter the impacts of climate change.

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Join IETP's CEO Sharing Industry Insights with the Germany Toy Association

2022-03-26

13th April, 09:30 CEST | Virtual Event

Carmel Giblin is sitting down with the German Toy Association for a DVSI-Member-Exclusive virtual coffee break where she will share industry insights, lessons learned over the pandemic, and how she expects companies will be affected by the EU's proposed sustainability due diligence directive.

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Updates to the IETP Certification Program

2022-03-18

The ICTI Ethical Toy Program (IETP) will be introducing two updates to its Social Certification Program from 1st April 2022.

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Social Impact Assessment Program expands to 45 countries and new sectors endorsing beyond the toy industry

2022-03-03

How do you use a social impact assessment? What are the benefits? Who should do a social impact assessment? Program lead, Áine McCarthy, shares the impacts and achievements of the program two years on.

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Q&A with Geoffrey Greenberg, Co-President at Just Play LLC

2022-03-02

IETP spoke with Geoffrey Greenberg, Co-President at Just Play LLC, about his interetsting journey in the toy industry, as well as his views working with the IETP team

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3 Insights to Take from Sustainability Live 2022

2022-02-28

Speaker & Panellist from different organizations & industries are united by one issue - actions to create a positive impact on people, planet & profit! Aoife highlights a few key learnings as she participated Sustainability Live Conference

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Webinar: Improve Supply Chain Transparency Through Worker Insights

2022-02-24

23 March 2022 | Online

Supply Chain Transparency is crucial to your responsible sourcing strategy, join us to learn the insights from the helpline and analytics tools available

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IETP x Risk & Resilience Conference

2022-02-23

27-28 April | Hybrid

Join us at the Risk & Resilience Conference - The must-attend conference for procurement and supply chain leaders.

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IETP x Sustainability Live 2022

2022-02-23

23-24 February 2022 | Hybrid

Join us at Sustainability LIVE 2022 - The world’s largest companies will come together to showcase their ESG strategies

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Features: How to Find Ethical Suppliers? And Suppliers That Align with My ESG Strategy? | Featured: aNb Media, Inc.

2022-02-16

Supplier management and your ESG strategy are interconnected as both play critical roles in your business’ ecosystem. Selecting the right suppliers not only ensures product quality and improves supply chain stability, but also shows responsible investors that your company has the competence to manage various supply chain challenges and ensure business continuity.

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Johnny Kong Promoted to COO of IETP, new General Manager Appointed

2022-02-16

IETP, The specialist responsible sourcing program, is pleased to announce several promotions within the organization. These promotions reflect their significant contributions to the organization.

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IETP x Reuters Events: Responsible Business Europe 2022

2022-01-24

8-9 Jun | Hilton Tower Bridge, London UK

Balancing the Need for Action with Sustainable Commercial Success

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IETP x Reuters Events: Responsible Business USA 2022

2022-01-14

19-20 April, 2022 | New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge | #RBUSA

Delivering THE Business Strategy for a Commercially Successful Transition

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IETP x Reuters NEXT

2021-12-01

1-3 December | Digital Conference

No country, company or community can tackle the future alone. To build a better world, thinkers and doers must come together to share ideas, collaborate and act. REUTERS NEXT a gathering global leaders and forward thinkers to reimagine solutions to the challenges the new year brings.

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IETP x Reuters Events: Sustainable Finance & Reporting Europe 2021

2021-11-25

25-26 November | Digital Conference

Dawn of a New Reporting Era: Regulation | Transparency | Harmonisation #SFRE2021

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ICTI Ethical Toy Program Releases Impact Report On Latest Family-Friendly Spaces in the Ethical Supply Chain

2021-11-23

IETP release the impact report of its Family-Friendly Spaces Program, a win-win social initiative designed to improve the lives of manufacturing workers while producing measurable business benefits for manufacturing businesses and their partners.

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Reuters Events: Responsible Business USA 2021

2021-11-16

It will convene 4,000+ business, policy, investment and sustainability leaders who are driving change to share new strategies and solutions on HOW business can innovation, invest and collaborate to lead a new business future. Join us on November 16-18 as we ensure greater action and leadership in 2022 and beyond.

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CEO Message: New Services to Support Your Forward-Looking Supply Chain Strategy

2021-11-04

IETP's President & CEO Ms.Carmel Giblin shares the new and adapted services the specialist program will offer to the industry as it expands reaches beyond social compliance and supplier certification, introducing solutions that focus on environmental sustainability and gender equality

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IETP Welcomes New Governing Board Member - Ms. Anne-Mette Laursen

2021-11-03

IETP welcomes our new governing board member Anne-Mette, the Global Head of Responsible Sourcing at the LEGO Group

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Hybrid Conference Highlights IETP’s Achievement in Promoting Family Friendly Workplaces

2021-10-29

To provide a platform for participating companies to exchange views and enable those who are interested in joining the program, IETP organized a day conference in October.

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Investment and Growth Opportunities for the Toy Industry in Indonesia

2021-10-27

27 Oct | 4pm SG/HK

ATPA, APMI and the ICTI Ethical Toy Program - Join us to learn more from experts about the opportunities to capitalize on the Indonesian toy industry’s potential, but also to understand some of the challenges that the market may pose

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The ICTI Ethical Toy Program appoints Todd Merton as Head of Business Development

2021-10-26

Todd Merton has joined IETP in the newly created position of Head of Business Development, he is based in the United States. Todd will be delighted to talk with you, learn about your business needs and share with you information about IETP services and how they can help you achieve your objectives. 

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Key Audit Deadlines for Chinese New Year 2022

2021-10-22

IETP will not conduct audits and PVs between 17th Jan 2022 to 13th Feb 2022 at factories located in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

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IETP Launches Upgraded Website with a Brand-New Look & User-Friendly Features

2021-10-20

IETP’s refreshed website brings ESG tips and the latest trends to your fingertips

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Features: The Secret to Achieving Responsible Sourcing & A Larger Supplier Base | Featured: aNb Media, Inc.

2021-10-20

Working with suppliers that meet your responsible sourcing standards will not negatively impact your supplier base. Sourcing responsibly is, indeed, a clear opportunity to achieve greater visibility and diversify your supply chain. We understand you value the trust and long-term relationships you have built with your suppliers and these are important to maintain. To achieve greater visibility, we suggest the following steps.

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IETP Accredited New Auditors into Social Compliance Certification Program

2021-10-20

IETP’s robust factory audit plays an important role to ensure the quality and competency of the third-party auditors. Our Social Compliance Certification Program identifies and remediates risks that may pose disruption in the supply chain, and take further steps to certify suppliers meet the required compliance standards

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Financial Times Live: Future of Manufacturing Series 2021

2021-10-12

12-14 Oct | Digital Conference

The FT’s Future of Manufacturing Series returns in 2021 to consider what has been learned from the crisis, and explore how manufacturers can build resilience to withstand future disruption.

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Exclusive: ICTI Ethical Toy Program: Making a Difference with Social Initiatives | Featured: The Toy Book

2021-10-07

Factory workers are critical to the success of the toy and play industry, and IETP has some corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative recommendations that businesses of all sizes and categories should consider adopting into their value chains.

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Financial Times Live: Investing For Good Asia

2021-09-08

8 September | Digital Conference

08:25-18:00 SGT

Building a Sustainable Post-Pandemic World

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IETP Worker Helpline In Action – Half Year Snapshot

2021-08-27

In the first half of 2021, the Worker Helpline received a total of 753 calls, information and feedback received during calls from factory workers directly reflects and illustrates current workplace conditions; this helps increase supply chain transparency

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Exclusive: How the ICTI Ethical Toy Program provides supply chain stability in unstable times | Featured: Toy World Magazine

2021-08-26

Many in the industry are concerned that their products will not be on the shelves by the Q4 peak selling period. At a time when consumer demand is high, IETP is working hard to ensure poor labor standards do not add to toy companies’ and retailers’ concerns.

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IETP Hosts Complimentary Workplace Safety Training Sessions Empowering 460+ Members of Factory Management

2021-08-26

The sessions aimed to raise awareness on the subject, as well as, empowering the participants to identify and remediate potential risks in their production plants; especially on the subject of electrical, machinery and fire safety

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IETP Hosts Annual Auditor Refresher Training to Assure Robustness of the Certification Program

2021-08-25

Audit quality is at the heart of the IETP, our team is dedicated to providing comprehensive, consistent, and reliable assessments to help businesses evaluate the effectiveness of their social management system in global supply chains

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IETP Welcomes New Governing Board Member

2021-08-24

IETP welcomes our new governing board member, Uli will also be joining other Governing Board members on the IETP Nominating & Governance Committee

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IETP Hosts Writing Competition for the Family Friendly Spaces Program

2021-08-11

To encourage participating factories, teachers, working parents and children to share their unforgettable experiences at the Family Friendly Spaces, IETP hosts the very first Writing Competition this year, take a look of the winning articles!

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IETP Enhances its Social Impact Assessment with a Multifunctional Digital Platform

2021-06-24

Following a successful launch in 2020 involving manufacturers, agents, distributors and licensees based in the UK, USA, Caribbean, Middle East and Mainland Europe, we have further invested to support the growth of SIA with the launch of a digital platform

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Exclusive: IETP’s Sarah Ng on the most trusted responsible sourcing programme for toys | Featured: Toy World Magazine

2021-06-21

In this exclusive piece, Sarah Ng, the organisation’s communications manager, tells Toy World readers why the ICTI Ethical Toy Program remains as vital as it ever was

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IETP Joins the Experts to Explore the Implementation of Family-Friendly Workplaces

2021-06-21

IETP was honored to be invited to participate in the event’s roundtable discussion with experts from different sectors to share views and insights regarding family-friendly workplaces

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Toy Manufacturer - The investment has paid off

2021-06-18

How to build team spirit among the workforce through the worker well-being program? Morning Light, the factory that has continued with the FFS program since 2019 will share with us their journey with the program and the positive impacts it has brought them.

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IETP Welcomes New Governing Board Members

2021-06-15

ICTI Ethical Toy Program (IETP) is delighted to announce the appointment of two new Governing Board members - Mr. Ivan Ting and Ms. Pamela Gill-Alabaster

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4 Steps to Join Forces on the Elimination of Child Labor by 2025

2021-06-14

ILO announces 2021 is the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labor, businesses and partners will be provided with opportunities to address the challenges posed by COVID-19 and to accelerate progress towards the goal set by SDG Target 8.7 to end child labor in all its forms by 2025. IETP utilizes its expertise to share steps that businesses could take to join forces and prevent child labor in their supply chains.

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Reuters Events: Responsible Business Europe 2021

2021-06-01

1-3 June, 2021, Online & On Demand #RB2021

Reuters Events: Responsible Business will convene leading C-Suite executives to share and discuss the business-critical agenda tackling all the most important areas key for a sustainable transition

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Reuters Events: Transform USA 2021

2021-05-04

4-5 May, Virtual

Reuters Events: Transform USA 2021 (May 4-5) will provide the forum for leaders to come together and share how they are delivering the sustainability transition

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Financial Times Live: Moral Money Summit 2021

2021-04-27

27 April | Digital Conference

09:20 - 17:40 BST

The integration between E, S and G has never been more important post-Covid. As leaders try to balance budgets and purpose, can they prove it is good business to be a good business?

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Exclusive: ICTI Ethical Toy Program: Helping Businesses Stay Strong | Featured: The Toy Book

2021-04-23

IETP is a resource to help businesses navigate through the complexity of the global supply chain, supporting them with real-time reporting and helping them achieve their ESG (environment, social, and governance) objectives throughout the sourcing and product development process

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IETP expands Worker Helpline to support frontline workers in Vietnam

2021-04-15

IETP Worker Helpline is already available to over 1.5 million workers at nearly 2,000 factory members, in China and over the last decade it has provided direct support to over 18,000 workers through free, confidential counseling and advice. In 2021, we're expanding its service to frontline worker in Vietnam

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Message from the Chair of the Governing Board

2021-04-15

On the back of our first Governance Board meeting for 2021, I am delighted to have the opportunity to share a few of my thoughts in this issue of our newsletter.

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Communicating your responsible sourcing commitments to your customers

2021-04-14

IETP wants to support more brands and retailers to help get this message across and meet their regulatory obligations to publish a slavery and human trafficking statement

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IETP to kick start 2021 Family-Friendly Programs

2021-04-13

IETP is getting ready for an exciting summer, we'll welcome around 800 children of migrant workers for the Family-friendly Program, as well as leverage the success of the current social initiatives to develop a Family-Friendly Curriculum for the global manufacturing industry

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To Ensure the Quality of Our Certification Program, IETP Regularly Performs KPI Reviews of Accredited Audit Firms

2021-04-12

IETP conducts regular Key Performance Indicators (KPI) reviews of all our accredited audit firms to monitor their performance and highlight areas that require improvement

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Supply Chain Diversity - Introduction to the business environment and opportunities in Vietnam

2021-03-23

Sourcing and procurement professionals would have heard of Vietnam will become one of the major countries in the global supply chain. The question is, do you know enough to make the decision? We are honored to invite experts from the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) Vietnam, President from Vietnam-Singapore Business Council, and other experts to share thoughts and insights that would help you navigate through the business environment and opportunities there

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Introducing New Interface and Functions on Connect Platform

2021-03-15

New platform enhancements aim to provide users with a more effective and user-friendly interface to sort information needed, understand suppliers’ status and recognize progress in the IETP program at a glance.

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Top lessons on how to Engage Suppliers and Build Supply Chain Partnerships

2021-03-12

Stakeholder engagement is key to creating synergies, since many businesses have diversified their global supply chains in recent years, the need to look for effective methods to build sustainable relationships with their suppliers is more important than ever. IETP shares best practices on how to build sustainable relationships with suppliers

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IETP to Speak at Australian Toy Hobby and Licensing Fair

2021-03-04

Ethical Toy Program's CEO will speak at the Australian Toy Hobby and Licensing Fair - register now

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India Series Webinar 3: Spotlight on State Capability & Capacity – Tamil Nadu, Gujarat & Uttar Pradesh

2021-02-23

IETP, ATPA and Invest India continue our collaboration which is helping companies access important information and support for doing business in India. In this 2nd of a series of Spotlight webinars we will be focusing on the manufacturing capability and capacity of 3 states: Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh.

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Expanding our services beyond Certification: Introducing Social Impact Assessment

2021-02-01

The Social Impact Assessment from IETP is a new tool for companies to use to measure and improve the effectiveness of management systems in place to protect workers’ rights and ensure safe workplace conditions

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IETP partners to create the world’s first virtual supply chain monitoring platform

2021-02-01

COVID-19 has disrupted the day-to-day operations of many organizations whilst the necessity for labor standards oversight has never been higher, this new platform will ensure IETP always able to provide our buyers with trusted data and business-critical assurance.

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Impacts of Family-Friendly Factories program and how they’re supporting workers through the COVID-19 pandemic

2021-01-29

Our worker well-being programs have become an integral part of our operations. We have made great progress in creating Family Friendly Factories, developing and implementing tailor-made programs in direct response to the identified needs of workers and management.

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Spielwarenmesse® BRAND NEW

2021-01-25

The digital product preview for the toy, licensing and games sectors - 2021

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India Series Webinar 2: Spotlight on State Capability & Capacity – Karnataka, Telangana & Maharashtra

2021-01-21

IETP, ATPA and Invest India continue our collaboration which is helping companies access important information and support for doing business in India. In this 1st of a series of Spotlight webinars we will be focusing on the manufacturing capability and capacity of 3 states: Karnataka, Telangana & Maharashtra. 

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IETP to Speak at a panel discussion “Challenges and Responses to COVID-19 in China’s Manufacturing Industry”

2021-01-13

The virtual event will bring together representatives from the business community (brands, retailers, factories, and partners)

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ICTI Ethical Toy Program – statement in response to China Labor Watch, Solidar Suisse, ActionAid France & CI Romero Report

2020-12-18

Download the statement

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IETP to Speak at a panel discussion exploring the impacts of COVID-19 on business and approaches towards building more resilient supply chains

2020-12-15

The virtual event will bring together representatives from the business community (brands, retailers, factories, and partners)

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Exclusive: The Ethical Toy Program looks back on 2020 | Featured: Toy World Magazine

2020-12-10

This issue features a special year-end review from our CEO Carmel Giblin details how we support businesses despite the challenge of COVID, and the work we have done to enrich the lives of factory workers and their children. Click to read the last issue of 2020!

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IETP to Speak at UK Sustainable Investment Association London Conference

2020-11-26

Ethical Toy Program will join Vigeo Eiris, Liontrust Asset Management PLC, and other Socially Responsible Investment experts at the UK Sustainable Investment Association London Conference to share thoughts on responsible supply chain

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IETP to Speak at World Toilet Summit

2020-11-18

Ethical Toy Program's CEO will be the keynote speaker at the World Toilet Summit on 18 Nov 2020

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Toy Manufacturer - If we don't continue FFS, it'll impact the employee turnover rate

2020-11-12

Even during the pandemic, Best Top decided to continue with the program during the summer months. What motivates this factory to continue running the FFS? And when the summer holiday is over, how can the factory make good use of the space so that parents need not worry about childcare when they work longer hours or on weekends?

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Exclusive: the ICTI Ethical Toy Program on the success of Family Friendly Spaces | Featured: Toy World Magazine

2020-11-06

Family Friendly Spaces program has been running for five years and has benefited nearly 3,000 children. IETP shares with Toy World readers how the CSR program is helping factory workers and their children. 

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Key Audit Deadlines for Chinese New Year 2021

2020-10-30

IETP will not conduct audits and PVs between Feb 1st and Feb 28th 2020 at factories located in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

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Family-Friendly Spaces Sharing Conference 2020

2020-10-22

2019 was our largest FFS program to date, although the size of this year’s program had reduced due to COVID-19, we are confident and expect to reach new heights in 2021, join us to learn more!

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Ethical Toy Program - Interview with Carmel Giblin | Featured: Spielwarenmesse

2020-10-14

The protection of workers in the toy industry and the introduction of ethical product standards is an important issue that ICTI's Ethical Toy Program has set itself. But how can companies become a member of the programme and what benefits does it bring? Carmel Giblin, CEO & President at Ethical Toy Program, explain this and much more in an interview with Spielwarenmesse.

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Exclusive: Made in India – The opportunities & challenges behind the label | Featured: Toy World Magazine

2020-10-09

IETP recently hosted a webinar together with Invest India, the National Investment Promotion & Facilitation Agency of India, and the Asia Toy & Play Association. This webinar was in response to growing requests for support and information on the market opportunities and challenges presented by this amazing country.

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Toy Manufacturer - There are Always More Solutions than Difficulties

2020-10-05

Even during the tumultuous year of COVID-19, Golden Cup continued to run the center, providing relief to parents while giving children the chance to spend more time with their parents in a fun environment

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Webinar: "Made in India" – The New Game Changer

2020-09-09

ICTI Ethical Toy Program, in collaboration with ATPA and Invest India, invites you to join our virtual meeting focusing on sourcing from India.

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IETP launches new Remediation Program – leveraging expertise to provide bespoke solutions for factories to achieve supply chain excellence

2020-08-28

The 9 and 12-month Remediation Program offers targeted capability building solutions to suppliers who are currently in the 12-month Probation Program

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Exclusive benefits for IETP members at Reuters Events Responsible Business Europe 2020

2020-08-17

22-23 October 2020, Online

Exclusive benefits for IETP members to get £100 off

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Exclusive benefits for IETP members at ASEAN Forum 2020

2020-08-17

2 September 2020

Limited complimentary tickets available for IETP members

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Exclusive benefits for IETP members at Children-Baby-Maternity EXPO (CBME) China

2020-08-12

10-12 October 2020
IETP x CBME China: Receive free accomodations & more

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IETP launches new E-learning module to raise suppliers’ awareness of Modern Slavery

2020-07-31

Building on the success of the new e-learning platform, IETP is launching the second module designed to raise factory members’ awareness of Modern Slavery and Involuntary Work

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10 Factories Opening Family-Friendly Spaces this Summer to Support Parent Workers

2020-07-08

Despite the challenges of COVID-19, 10 Chinese factories in the IETP Program are implementing the Family-friendly Spaces (FFS) program this summer

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Webinar: Introduction to Child Rights and Business in Supply Chains

2020-07-02

In this webinar, the Ethical Toy Program, Save the Children and the Centre for Child Rights and Corporate Social Responsibility (CCR CSR) explore child rights and business.

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Supporting workers for 10 years – New Impact Report from the IETP Worker Helpline

2020-06-26

IETP Worker Helpline has been made available to over 792,110 workers and provided counseling and advice to 17,776 workers

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IETP launches first-of-its-kind E-learning platform for suppliers to build capability and raise standards about responsible sourcing

2020-06-12

IETP aims to build factory knowledge and capability on responsible sourcing, supporting factories to make improvements, and helping them to get the most from the Ethical Toy Program

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IETP Annual Review 2018 & 2019 now available

2020-06-09

Find out what we have been up to over the past two years as we celebrate significant growth and development at IETP

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Webinar: Sourcing in South East Asia - Opportunities & Support

2020-06-03

ICTI Ethical Toy Program, in collaboration with the Southeast Asia Toy Association (SEATA), invites you to join our virtual meeting focusing on sourcing from Southeast Asia.

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Toy World: Lifting the lockdown – Carmel Giblin on the current status of Chinese toy factories

2020-05-06

While China slowly returns to something resembling normality, much of the rest of the world is still under lockdown conditions. IETP President & CEO Carmel Giblin caught up with Toy World to share what effect this is having on Chinese toy manufacturers, and what we are doing to help.

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‘Stop the Pandemic’ ­– Tips for Factories on World Day for Safety and Health at Work

2020-04-28

'Stop the Pandemic' – On the World Day for Safety and Health at Work #worldWHSday2020, IETP shares ideas of preventive measures factories can take to curb COVID-19 at the workspaces and communal areas

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Supporting Migrant Workers through COVID-19

2020-04-28

Migrant parent workers are particularly impacted by COVID-19. IETP is offering various programs to support migrant parent workers and their left-behind children through the crisis and recovery phases. 

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Purchasing Practices Guidance for COVID-19

2020-04-17

Purchasing and procurement best practices to help you manage risks, protect workers and secure mutually beneficial business partnerships with your manufacturers during these difficult times

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IETP Checklist Version 2.2 Effective on 13 April 2020

2020-04-13

The latest checklist removed content relevant to the grace period since it has ended and provides clearer instructions in the guidance text

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Exclusive – IETP’s Carmel Giblin calls for the toy industry to work together | Featured: Toy World Magazine

2020-04-08

Worrying reports of cancelled orders and changed payments terms have emerged which are having a serious impact on Chinese toy manufacturers, writes the Ethical Toy Program’s CEO & president

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Update on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

2020-04-02

Regular updates from ICTI Ethical Toy Program on the actions we are taking to respond to COVID-19 #toyindustry

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Responsible Recruitment Guidance to help factories navigate worker shortages caused by COVID-19

2020-03-09

IETP’s practical Recruitment Practices Briefing helps factories avoid recruitment pitfalls as they respond to potential labour shortages related to COVID-19

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New York Toy Fair Seminar - Responsible Toy Sourcing: Maximising Global Opportunities

2020-02-24

Join our upcoming educational seminar Responsible Toy Sourcing Seminar: maximizing global opportunities at Toy Fair 2020 in New York.

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Latest Update on Audit Arrangements for Mainland China

2020-02-04

In response to the government's call to strengthen the prevention and control of the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, ICTI Ethical Toy Program (IETP) understands that accredited audit firms and factories may need to implement special work arrangements and some businesses may resume operation later than planned, therefore, it may affect the progress of their certification.

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Update on Coronavirus and potential impacts on the toy industry

2020-01-30

As China continues with its efforts to control the spread of the current coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak originating in Wuhan, the government has officially extended the Chinese New Year holiday.

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Exclusive benefits for IETP members at Hong Kong Toys and Games Fair

2020-01-06

06 January 2019
HK Toy Fair x IETP: Receive up to $230 travel incentive, discounted airfare & more 

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Reminder: Grace Period for 2018 Audit Checklist Has Ended

2020-01-01

The grace period ran for over a year and ended on 31 December 2019. All checkpoints are in the IETP Audit Checklist are now effective from 1 January 2020

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Find certified suppliers at the 2020 Toy Fairs

2019-12-19

We are introducing new services to help buyers who are committed to responsible sourcing to find IETP certified suppliers at the Hong Kong Toy and Games Fair 2020 and Spielwarenmesse 2020

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Reporting back: Family Friendly Spaces Sharing Conference

2019-12-18

Powerful testimonials from Family-Friendly Program sponsors and participants

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Would you like your factory to be included in a free promotional campaign at international toy fairs?

2019-12-13

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Worker Well-Being Webinar: Family-Friendly Spaces Impacts, Achievements and Opportunities

2019-12-12

Join the Ethical Toy Program and CCR CSR for a complementary webinar sharing highlights and impacts from this summer’s Family-Friendly Spaces program, find out how your company can participate in the program in 2020.

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Building Factory Capability: Lean Manufacturing

2019-12-09

IETP organized free training on lean manufacturing for factories in the program

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CCR CSR and ICTI Ethical Toy Program Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

2019-11-28

As delegates from around the world gathered at the General Assembly on November 20th to mark the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), we too at the Center for Child Rights & Corporate Social Responsibility (CCR CSR) and ICTI Ethical Toy Program (IETP) reflected on the positive impact that our four year partnership has had on the lives of children. 

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Businesses Executives' tips to expand international business opportunities

2019-11-08

Over 60 guests gathered in Shanghai for a multi-stakeholder dialogue

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Key Audit Deadlines for Chinese New Year 2020

2019-11-05

IETP will not conduct audits and PVs between Jan 13th 2020 and Feb 16th 2020 at factories located in Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

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Family-Friendly Spaces Sharing Conference 2019

2019-10-22

The sharing conference on 22 Oct 2019 will gather together participating factories and supporting brands from this year’s FFS program to reflect on impacts and achievements.

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Exploring Global Business Opportunities at the 18th China International Toy Fair

2019-10-17

Join us for our IETP Seminar at China Toy Expo. We are honored to welcome the President of China Toy & Juvenile Products Association, Ms. May Liang, for opening remarks. Followed by the CEO and President of IETP, Ms. Carmel Giblin, to share how IETP can help you overcome business challenges. We’ll also invite brands, retailers and factory representatives to share their experience with the Ethical Toy Program

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Senior Vice President speaks on panel at CSR Asia in Bangkok

2019-10-02

On 18th – 19th September, Mark Robertson, Senior Vice President at ICTI Ethical Toy Program, attended and spoke on a panel at CSR Asia Summit 2019, which took place in Bangkok, Thailand. The focus of on the two-day event was on strategy for results, supply chain innovation, and effectiveness.

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Ethical Toy Program at UNICEF & UN Global Compact Summits on Family-Friendly Policies

2019-09-12

In July, Ethical Toy Program was invited to present at a high-level UNICEF and UN Global Compact Summit in New York focussed on family-friendly policies in business operations and supply chains.

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Empowering Women in Toy Factories:

2019-09-05

Insights from Our Pilot in India

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Join ICTI Ethical Toy Program at CSR Asia Summit

2019-08-21

Enjoy 15% off to attend the largest CSR conference in Asia

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Family-Friendly Spaces activities updates

2019-08-02

Find out what's going on at our Family-Friendly Spaces this summer

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UNICEF and UN Global Compact Summit on “Family-Friendly Policies: A Deep Dive on Business Action”

2019-07-19

Ethical Toy Program will be presenting at the UN Global Compact’s summit on family-friendly policies in New York on July 19, 2019. 

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This year we are bringing Family-Friendly Spaces to more factories than ever before

2019-07-08

We are opening 31 spaces which will welcome over 1,200 children for the summer. This will mean over 1,500 parent workers will get to spend time with their children during the summer months.

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Download our Peak Season Recruitment Practices Briefing

2019-07-05

Guidance on avoiding peak season hiring pitfalls

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Updated Audit Checklist Version 2.1 effective from 1st September 2019

2019-07-03

Please familiarize yourself with these changes before Audit Checklist V2.1 replaces V2.0 on 1st September 2019

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Exploring manufacturing opportunities in Vietnam

2019-07-01

In June, Ethical Toy Program and the Shenzhen Toy Industry Association (SZTIA) co-hosted a seminar ‘Introduction to Compliance Regulations in Vietnam’.  

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Supporting you across multiple product categories and geographies

2019-06-21

We are committed to further extending IETP Certification to cover new product categories and to reach more factories within China and beyond.

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Shenzhen - Seminar: Introduction to compliance regulations in Vietnam

2019-06-18

18 June 2019
Free Seminar: Introduction to compliance regulations in Vietnam  

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Implementing Employer Pays Principle – Ethical Toy Program Best Practice Case Study from Taipei

2019-06-17

The Employer Pays Principle (EPP) requires that no worker should pay for a job - the costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer. We work to ensure that toy factories adopt responsible recruitment practices which support the EPP, and our audit checklist requirements have long since prohibited the charging of recruitment fees to factory workers.  

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Expanding Ethical Toy Program membership at DISTOY 2019

2019-06-14

In May, the annual toy distributors show DISTOY took place in London, the Ethical Toy Program team spent the week meeting with toy brand and licensor exhibitors to highlight the benefits of ethical manufacturing

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Upcoming Ethical Toy Program Webinar in partnership with Save the Children

2019-04-11

In this webinar, we will introduce how the CRBPs are relevant for the toy and entertainment industry including examples of practical actions in China

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Ethical Toy Program and Save the Children announce partnership and webinar series to advance Child Rights

2019-04-11

Ethical Toy Program and Save the Children today announce a new strategic partnership to strengthen and support child rights and promote the well-being of children.

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Chinese Government strengthens requirements on gender discrimination in employment

2019-04-08

On 21st February 2019, a joint notice was issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the Ministry of Education and other ministries and groups in China to ban gender discrimination in the workplace.  

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Audit reports now updated with APSCA registration information

2019-04-04

All Ethical Toy Program audit reports now include the unique APSCA registration number of the auditor and audit firm who have conducted the audit.

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Ethical Toy Program and Ethical Corporation build on global partnership

2019-04-02

Building on four successful years of collaboration and partnership, Ethical Toy Program and Ethical Corporation are extending their partnership to further share ideas and promote solutions to responsible sourcing challenges in the toy industry and beyond.

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Meet the IETP team at the Guangzhou International Toy & Education Fair

2019-03-12

Make an appointment to discuss your questions with us at the upcoming Guangzhou International Toy & Education Fair (8-10 April) 

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Ethical Toy Program announces new board members, thanks outgoing directors

2019-03-06

Following the January 2019 Governing Board meeting, the ICTI Ethical Toy Program announces the appointment of three new members to its Governing Board.

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Ethical Toy Program publishes new Worker Helpline Briefing

2019-02-27

Download now to learn about the service and the benefits the Worker Helpline delivers to workers, factories, brands and retailers.

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Ethical toy sourcing gathers pace in 2019

2019-02-14

Against a backdrop of new regulation, evolving consumer expectations, and global sustainability initiatives Mark Robertson, SVP at the Ethical Toy Program explains why now is the time to embrace ethical manufacturing.

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Are your Helpline Cards and Posters up to date?

2019-02-11

From March 1 2019 it will be an audit violation if workers are not in possession of the latest Helpline Cards or the latest Helpline Poster is not displayed in the factory

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Opportunities for toy manufacturing in Southeast Asia

2019-02-08

Southeast Asia is a region of opportunity for toy manufacturing, countries such as Indonesia and Vietnam typically have a high volume of workers with the necessary skills to support toy manufacturing.

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Considering supporting our Family Friendly Spaces program in 2019?

2019-02-05

This year, we want to work with the toy industry to extend the reach of our FFS program so can benefit thousands more workers and their and children whilst strengthening resilience and building capability at toy factories.

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Ethical Toy Program and Freedom Seal announce their partnership at Davos to support the eradication of slavery

2019-01-23

The ICTI Ethical Toy Program and Freedom Seal today announced an MoU at the World Economic Forum in Davos, making a commitment to work together to support the eradication of slavery in global supply chains.

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New Factory Catalogue and Business Matching Service for Hong Kong Toy and Games Fair 2019

2018-12-18

We are introducing new services to help buyers who are committed to responsible sourcing to find IETP certified suppliers at the Hong Kong Toy and Games Fair 2019

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Key Audit Deadlines for Chinese New Year 2019

2018-11-20

IETP will not conduct audits and PVs between Jan 28th 2019 and Feb 24th 2019 at factories located in Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

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Reach more buyers at Hong Kong Toy and Games Fair 2019!

2018-11-16

Join our catalogue of IETP Certified Factories and collect your free IETP logo to display at Toy Fair.

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Reminder for factories in China: update your Worker Helpline cards and Posters

2018-11-08

There is a new number for the IETP Worker Helpline in operation, factories in Mainland China need to make sure they are using the latest helpine cards and posters by the end of February 2019

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New Audit Checklist and Updated Certification Methodology live from 1st November 2018

2018-11-01

The ICTI Ethical Toy Program’s new audit checklist and updated certification methodology, developed in response to industry consultation and feedback, are launching this week.

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Introducing Progress Visits

2018-10-24

The introduction of Progress Visits is an exciting step forward in the levels of guidance, training and support we offer to factories. Different from a traditional audit approach, Progress Visits are announced factory visits to review and discuss progress in maintaining IETP social compliance standards. 

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New Audit Checklist and Certification – Consultation Response

2018-10-18

An overview of changes to the ICTI Ethical Toy Program made in response to consultation feedback and industry engagement is now available along with an advance copy of the new Audit Checklist.

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CRB Conference: 5th India & Sustainability Standards 2018

2018-10-15

International Dialogues and Conference, 14-16 November, New Delhi

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IETP Family-Friendly Spaces Sharing Conference

2018-10-11

We invite participating factories to share the challenges and valuable experience of implementing the program in this conference.

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The LEGO Group joins the Ethical Toy Program

2018-09-28

The LEGO Group has become the latest leading toy company to join the Ethical Toy Program as a Buyer Member. LEGO will use our Connect platform to monitor and manage their suppliers in our program, as well as gaining access to insights and membership support from our expert team.

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4th Modern Slavery & Human Rights in Supply Chain Conference

2018-09-24

The Front Group 4th Modern Slavery & Human Rights in Supply Chain Conference equips businesses with actionable insights and a good understanding of how the issues of forced labor and human rights abuse can be eradicated from their supply chain. The two-day Conference guarantees focussed corporate learning at its best through practical case studies, interactive roundtable discussions, and open Q&As.

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Left-Behind Children program profiled in the Financial Times

2018-09-24

Ethical Toy Pogram Left-Behind Children program profiled in the Financial Times

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CSR Asia Summit 2018

2018-09-18

CSR Asia Summit 2018 Asia’s largest and most thought-provoking conference on corporate social responsibility and sustainability returns to Hong Kong. This year, the Summit focuses on the theme of Transparency. Integrity. Impact. When registering, ICTI Ethical Toy Program members will receive a 15% discount by using the promo code ICTI15.

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IETP audit partners on track to achieve APSCA registration

2018-09-06

From 1st November, the IETP audit report will include the unique APSCA registration number of each auditor, this will clearly confirm that this auditor has met the requirements and expected competence from both IETP and APSCA.

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Toy and games designers can meet the Ethical Toy Program at Mojo Pitch at the Play Creators Festival

2018-09-06

Ethical Toy Program will be at inaugural Toy & Game Design Conference to meet and inspire designers to create the next generation of toys, games and electronics which respect and benefit everyone.  

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Over 750 factory representatives attend program updates training in just two months

2018-08-06

Toy factories are enthusiastic about the new changes to the Ethical Toy Program and eager to learn more, hundreds of factories have joined 10 training sessions since May 2018.

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Family-Friendly Spaces program expands to cover 18 factories in China

2018-08-06

We are delighted to announce that this summer we are operating more FFS than ever before allowing hundreds more families to be reunited for the summer.

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IETP Worker Voice Pilot is underway after a successful kick-off event in Shenzhen

2018-07-30

The worker voice platform will be used to distribute digital education directly to workers to increase workplace safety, knowledge of workers’ rights, and to provide opportunities for personal and professional growth through gamified learning. 

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Support our Left-Behind Children Program

2018-06-15

Our left-behind children program helps to create a toy industry where children’s products are made by workers who are supported in their role as parents thereby ensuring that toys are manufactured in a way that is consistent with the values of the industry.

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New Anti-Slavery Laws are approaching

2018-06-14

Following on from the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act (2010) and U.K. Modern Slavery Act (2015), Australia and Hong Kong SAR are looking to enact stronger anti-slavery laws requiring business to combat modern slavery and human trafficking. Proposed new legislation from Australia and Hong Kong SAR takes the UK Modern Slavery Act as a foundation and adds some additional requirements.  

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Ethical Toy Program launches worker voice technology with MicroBenefits

2018-04-24

Worker Voice Program leverages mobile technology to enable direct feedback from toy factory workers in China

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Mary Beth Goodman joins the ICTI Ethical Toy Program Governing Board

2018-04-20

We are delighted to announce the appointment of a new Non-Executive Director to the ICTI Ethical Toy Program Governing Board.

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Guidance on new ICTI Ethical Toy Program branding for factories

2018-04-09

A Q&A to provide instructions to help use the new ICTI Ethical Toy Program branding in your communications.  

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Women’s empowerment in the toy supply chain

2018-03-08

On International Women’s Day 2018, the Ethical Toy Program shares an update on its work to promote women’s empowerment in the toy supply chain.

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Ethical Toy Program Launch Reception at New York Toy Fair

2018-02-19

Cheers to the Ethical Toy Program!

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The new Ethical Toy Program website is here

2018-02-19

Our new website brings fresh content, features, and resources for our members, with a dynamic new design to reflect our refreshed Ethical Toy Program branding and our core purpose: delivering better lives for workers.

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ICTI Ethical Toy Program Worker Helpline – new number & extended operating hours

2018-01-24

The Ethical Toy Program is introducing enhancements to the Worker Helpline.

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Factory Announcement: Data collection on Foreign Migrant Workers

2018-01-04

From 5th January 2018, the Ethical Toy Program will add a new form to collect statistics about foreign migrant workers during all upcoming audits.

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Update on proposed changes to the Ethical Toy Program Audit Checklist and Certification

2017-12-22

In September 2017, the Ethical Toy Program ran a public consultation to gather views on two proposed changes to the Audit Checklist and Certification

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Introducing the Ethical Toy Program

2017-12-15

New name. New website. New mission. New Strategy. Coming January 2018

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Ethical Toy Program – Key Audit Deadlines for Chinese New Year 2018

2017-11-16

ETP will not conduct audits between February 1st 2018 and March 4th 2018 at factories located in Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

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Ethical Toy Program and The Toy Association Launch New Strategic Partnership

2017-10-16

A new collaboration to support the continued development of the Ethical Toy Program.

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Consultation on proposed updates to the Ethical Toy Program

2017-09-21

The ICTI Ethical Toy Program, formerly ICTI CARE, is excited to announce two proposed updates to the Ethical Toy Program.

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The families at the heart of the toy supply chain

2017-09-12

Stories from migrant working parents in China supported by our Left-Behind Children Program

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New Ethical Toy Program WeChat Account Strengthens Factory Communications in China

2017-08-07

We're now on WeChat

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Walmart reaffirms commitment to Ethical Toy Program

2017-07-19

Walmart has reaffirmed Ethical Toy Program as one of its approved 3rd party programs for monitoring social compliance. 

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Ethical Toy Program announces new panel of approved third-party audit companies

2017-07-05

We have selected four approved audit firms for the 2017-2019 IETP approved audit panel

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Ethical Toy Program leads the way on audit integrity monitoring

2017-07-04

Our new online auditor assessment tool enables factories to share feedback on auditors’ performance and integrity issues

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Ethical Toy Program Conducts 6th Annual Toy Factory Survey

2017-04-24

This years’ results indicate enhanced auditor professionalism and integrity, reduced audit duplication, comparatively lower working hours, and a diversifying factory base.

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A look at challenges faced by parent workers in Vietnam

2017-04-06

Assessment of child rights challenges in the supply chain in Vietnam

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Tianjin offers subsidies to encourage factories to join certification programs

2017-03-28

Factories which are newly certified by ICTI Ethical Toy Program this year are eligible for the subsidies, and can apply for funding by submitting the required documentation.

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Our General Manager Asia Operations, Johnny Kong reflects on his new role at the ICTI Ethical Toy Program

2017-03-23

My first six weeks at the ICTI Ethical Toy Program have been an eye-opening experience.

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ICTI Ethical Toy Program launches new online Auditor Assessment Function on Connect Platform

2017-03-22

This new, online feedback tool enables toy factories to evaluate, and feedback on, the performance of on-site auditors.

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170 Years to achieve gender parity? How supply chain actions can achieve faster progress

2017-03-08

#InternationalWomensDay2017

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The Dangers of Subcontracting in the Toy Industry: How to Handle Hidden Risks

2017-02-27

Subcontracting at the factory level can pose major risks for any company that manages a global toy supply chain.

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Inspiring the next generation of responsible toy makers

2017-02-20

Tom van Haaren reflects on his visit to the Toy Design class at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York.

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Supply chain solutions to China’s left-behind children problem

2016-11-20

On United Nations Universal Children’s Day, ICTI Ethical Toy Program reports on how it is supporting workers with left-behind children.

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Six Insights to Advance your Corporate Sustainability Strategy

2016-08-17

ICTI Ethical Toy Program speaks at Responsible Business Summit Asia 2016.

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World Day Against Child Labour 2016

2016-06-12

Toy brands and retailers use ICTI Ethical Toy Program to address the risk of child labour in their supply chains.

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A chance to get ethical standards right

2016-04-27

Mark Robertson reflects on India's burgeoning toy manufacturing industry.

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Free Rural-Urban Integration illustrated booklet to support migrant factory workers

2016-03-15

The booklet is full of useful tips and information on how to adapt to city life and workplace culture.

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Modern Day Slavery Act: Government guidance and disclosure requirements explained

2016-02-01

Read our Q&A to learn more about the Modern Slavery Act.

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

2016-01-28

The world’s ultimate to-do list for the next 15 years

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New benchmarking study to develop the ICTI Ethical Toy Program

2016-01-28

We have started work on a major benchmarking study which will compare and contrast our program against other successful responsible sourcing codes and standards.

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ICTI Ethical Toy Program 18 Month ‘Class A Seal’ comes to an end

2015-12-14

18 Month Class A Seal has been discontinued as from 1st of April 2016. 

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Reflections from CSR Asia Summit 2015

2015-11-02

The powerful benefits of collaboration – in this case between buyers, retailers and suppliers working together to tackle sustainability challenges and share best practice for a greater impact - emerged as a key theme from our panel.