Intertek Testing Services

4th Annual Social Responsibility Conference

“Understanding the Chain of Compliance: Looking from the Top Down and Bottom Up”

March 10-12, 2004

W Hotel, New York, NY

Registration:

This year’s conference will focus on theme tracks which are specific to individual managerial responsibility within company CSR Programs. Tracks will provide guidance to corporate compliance professionals responsible for developing social and environmental policies and implementation strategies. Theme tracks and workshops will explore current and emerging issues, identify risk and priorities, provide practical guidance, review best practices, and suggest sustainable solutions and alternatives toward implementing effective CSR programs.

Conference Agenda:

Wednesday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Welcoming Reception

Thursday, March 11, 2004 (Full Day)

Morning:

• Opening Keynote Speaker: Lorne Craner, Assistance Deputy of State for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor
  
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• Session 1: Understanding Current Developments in the Convergence of CSR Programs, Practices, and Instruments
  
• Session 2: The Landscape of Regulatory Reform in China
  
• Session 3: Strategies for Effectively Engaging and Involving Stakeholders in Compliance Programs

Afternoon:

• Session 1: Integrating Social Compliance Programs throughout Internal Business Operations
  
  • Workshop A: Sourcing/Merchandizing Department
    
  • Workshop B: Legal / Human Resources / Investor Relations
    
  • Workshop C: Communications/Public Relations Department
• Session 2: Challenges and Solutions in Managing Multiple Policy and Remediation Expectations: Factory Management Representatives
  • Workshop A: China Factory Management Representatives
    
  • Workshop B: Europe and South Africa Factory Management Representatives
    
  • Workshop C: Agent, Vendor and Licensee Representatives

Evening Session:

Using strategies and examples independently presented during afternoon Session 1 workshops, this unique session offers the opportunity for participants to discuss how integration strategies function together.

Friday

Morning:

• Session 1: Creating Sustainable Policy Solutions in Complex Program Areas
  • Workshop A: Building Compliance Program Solutions in Cottage Industries
    
  • Workshop B: Working Hours Regulations: The Origin of the 60-hour Workweek Standard
    
  • Workshop C: Definitions and Measurements for Assessing Basic Needs Wage
• Session 2: Worker perspectives on Compliance Program Effectiveness
  • Workshop A: The Effects of Social Compliance Program Implementation on Factory Employees
    
  • Workshop B: Ten Steps Toward Creating An Effective Social Compliance Program

For more information, please contact [email protected] or see Intertek’s website: www.intertek-labtest.com