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As a member, you have much to contribute, and volunteering on an AIAG committee or work group gives your company a seat at the table and an influential voice in the discussion. The support of thousands of members and industry volunteers working together in a cooperative environment makes it possible for AIAG to create the guidelines and tools that result in streamlined processes and solutions to our industry’s pain points and challenges.

On February 23, 2022, the European Commission released its long-awaited proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (Draft Directive).¹ The directive represents a milestone in the field of corporate sustainability and business and human rights.

Signed into law by President Biden in December 2021, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA, or “the Act”) establishes a rebuttable presumption that all goods manufactured (in whole or in part) in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) are the product of forced labor, and not permitted entry into the United States. This rebuttable presumption will go into effect on June 21, 2022.

There’s still time for significant savings on registration for our 2022 Corporate Responsibility (CR) Summit. simply reserve your spot by the end of the month with code EARTH22 for an additional 22% off our already-low early bird registration rates!

Check out AIAG’s latest FREE webinar recording, “A Review of Scopes 1 & 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions,” with GZA GeoEnvironmental’s Michael Lipowicz.

As our industry continues to evolve and expand, it’s become more critical than ever for companies to establish comprehensive human rights due diligence. Along with a growing, global demand to uncover all human rights abuses within the supply chain, recent and emerging legislation in both the U.S. and EU has also increased – further emphasizing the necessity of identifying and addressing these violations.

Good news: You didn’t miss it! Owning Your Career and Knowing Your Value in a Changing Environment” has been rescheduled from April 13^th to April 27^th.  

Featuring Dana Inc.’s Vice President of Global Quality Lonnie Holmquist — a dedicated, results-oriented professional with more than 25 years of experience in the automotive industry — this webinar will explore being intentional, knowing your value, and owning your career in our ever-changing world.

Focusing on industry challenges and opportunities regarding today’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns, this year’s summit offers both basic awareness for those who are new to these issues, along with in-depth insights for more experienced professionals.

Ready to see what’s on our training schedule for April? Check out the following list for a comprehensive look at what’s coming soon – and be sure to click the course links to learn more!

Interested in IMDS training, but not sure where to start? Here’s a quick look at both our IMDS Basic Concepts and Application course as well as our Advanced IMDS course  – simply click the links below to learn more!