--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG (59) description: Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (59) --- [![White AIAG Logo - Uniting Minds.Elevating Standards.](https://blog.aiag.org/hs-fs/hubfs/White%20AIAG%20Logo%20-%20Uniting%20Minds.Elevating%20Standards..png?width=254&height=76&name=White%20AIAG%20Logo%20-%20Uniting%20Minds.Elevating%20Standards..png)](http://www.aiag.org/) ## [The Supply Chain \[R\]Evolution: Meeting Tomorrow’s Opportunities Today](https://blog.aiag.org/register-today-for-this-years-supply-chain-trade-compliance-summit?hsLang=en-us) Aug 04, 2022 [![port](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/import%20export-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/register-today-for-this-years-supply-chain-trade-compliance-summit?hsLang=en-us) It’s time to reframe our outlook on the future of supply chain management. While absolutely necessary, an incredible amount of time and energy has already been devoted to navigating today’s complex supply chain landscape – but what about tomorrow? [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/register-today-for-this-years-supply-chain-trade-compliance-summit?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Chris Lewis: ‘We’re Focused on Helping the Suppliers Who Need Our Support’](https://blog.aiag.org/chris-lewis-were-focused-on-helping-the-suppliers-who-need-our-support?hsLang=en-us) Aug 04, 2022 [![puzzle](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/puzzle%20pieces%20in%20hands%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/chris-lewis-were-focused-on-helping-the-suppliers-who-need-our-support?hsLang=en-us) Chris Lewis joined AIAG in May as vice president of outreach and engagement. With extensive experience leading organizations, including those in the nonprofit and education sectors, Lewis’s passion lies in implementing initiatives that promote business growth, diversity, and inclusion. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/chris-lewis-were-focused-on-helping-the-suppliers-who-need-our-support?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [2022 In-Person and Virtual IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference](https://blog.aiag.org/2022-in-person-and-virtual-imds-product-chemical-compliance-conference?hsLang=en-us) Jul 27, 2022 [![car parts](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/car%20parts%20on%20wood%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/2022-in-person-and-virtual-imds-product-chemical-compliance-conference?hsLang=en-us)   Plans are heating up for the 2022 IMDS & Product Compliance Conference — and we’re excited to announce you can attend virtually or in person. Scheduled for October 11–12, 2022, attendees will convene at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan.   [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/2022-in-person-and-virtual-imds-product-chemical-compliance-conference?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [New and FREE! Automotive Industry Guiding Principles to Enhance Sustainability Performance in the Supply Chain Plus Practical Guidance](https://blog.aiag.org/new-and-free-automotive-industry-guiding-principles-to-enhance-sustainability-performance-in-the-supply-chain-plus-practical-guidance?hsLang=en-us) Jul 27, 2022 [![guiding principles](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/Pages%20from%20Automotive%20Sustainability%20Guiding%20Principles%204.0v2%20-%20blog.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/new-and-free-automotive-industry-guiding-principles-to-enhance-sustainability-performance-in-the-supply-chain-plus-practical-guidance?hsLang=en-us)   The Guiding Principles are based on fundamental principles of social, environmental, and governance responsibility consistent with applicable laws and international standards. They outline the expectations of automotive companies towards suppliers on issues related to sustainability. With additional sections on circularity, carbon neutrality, animal welfare, biodiversity, land use, and deforestation, the newly revised [Guiding Principles](https://www.aiag.org/corporate-responsibility/environmental-social-governance) aim to address the latest trends and industry expectations for supply chain sustainability.   [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/new-and-free-automotive-industry-guiding-principles-to-enhance-sustainability-performance-in-the-supply-chain-plus-practical-guidance?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Two ESG Webinars Available Now](https://blog.aiag.org/two-esg-webinars-available-now?hsLang=en-us) Jul 26, 2022 [![webinar](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/webinar%20laptop%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/two-esg-webinars-available-now?hsLang=en-us) **How ESG Research Firms Evaluate Supply Chain Sustainability** Publicly traded companies are increasingly inundated with requests to publish environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data. The most influential requests are coming from organizations that directly participate in financial markets. An influential piece of this ESG Ecosystem is the organizations that develop and promote ESG disclosure guidance, frameworks, and/or standards. These organizations are sometimes referenced by the financial markets, governments, stock exchanges, or companies. Institutional customer demand for ESG information is rippling through entire supply chains, thereby impacting suppliers that are both publicly traded or privately held. In this webinar, learn the information various ESG firms are expecting companies to provide to demonstrate sustainable supply chain practices. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/two-esg-webinars-available-now?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Communicate Your Positive and Negative Impacts](https://blog.aiag.org/communicate-your-positive-and-negative-impacts?hsLang=en-us) Jul 26, 2022 [![Encanto](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/Encanto%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/communicate-your-positive-and-negative-impacts?hsLang=en-us) In this article, Andrea Pradilla, the director of GRI’s regional office for Hispanic America explores the theme in the movie of ignoring difficult news — and why facing up to both positive and negative impacts is necessary for a balanced sustainability report. As she highlights in this article on *Medium*, it also improves stakeholder relationships. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/communicate-your-positive-and-negative-impacts?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Spots are Still Available for August and September Training Courses](https://blog.aiag.org/spots-are-still-available-for-august-and-september-training-courses?hsLang=en-us) Jul 21, 2022 [![register now](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/register%20now%20notebook%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/spots-are-still-available-for-august-and-september-training-courses?hsLang=en-us) Here's a quick look at what's up next on our Quality training schedule at AIAG – simply click the linked titles below to learn more! [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/spots-are-still-available-for-august-and-september-training-courses?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Don’t Miss Out on Early Bird Registration – Sign up for our 2022 Quality Summit Today!](https://blog.aiag.org/dont-miss-out-on-early-bird-registration-sign-up-for-our-2022-quality-summit-today-1?hsLang=en-us) Jul 21, 2022 [![development lab](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/development%20lab%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/dont-miss-out-on-early-bird-registration-sign-up-for-our-2022-quality-summit-today-1?hsLang=en-us) With just a few weeks to go until early registration ends for this year’s [Quality Summit](https://www.aiag.org/store/events/details?EventCode=E22QUALITY) – held once again at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi – now’s the time to explore event details and secure your spot! [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/dont-miss-out-on-early-bird-registration-sign-up-for-our-2022-quality-summit-today-1?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Get the Core Tools Software Developed by the Industry for the Industry](https://blog.aiag.org/now-free-for-2-years-get-the-core-tools-software-developed-by-the-industry-for-the-industry?hsLang=en-us) Jul 20, 2022 [![robotic arm](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/robotic%20arm%20with%20tablet-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/now-free-for-2-years-get-the-core-tools-software-developed-by-the-industry-for-the-industry?hsLang=en-us) **Problem:** FMEA/Control Plan is the top contributor to Quality issues. **Solution:** AIAG’s Core Tools Support™ (CTS) Software was developed by your customers to alleviate those issues. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/now-free-for-2-years-get-the-core-tools-software-developed-by-the-industry-for-the-industry?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RELEASES UPDATED GUIDING PRINCIPLES TO ENHANCE SUPPLY CHAIN SUSTAINABILITY](https://blog.aiag.org/automotive-industry-releases-updated-guiding-principles-to-enhance-supply-chain-sustainability?hsLang=en-us) Jul 05, 2022 [![guiding principles](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/Pages%20from%20Automotive%20Sustainability%20Guiding%20Principles%204.0v2%20-%20blog.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/automotive-industry-releases-updated-guiding-principles-to-enhance-supply-chain-sustainability?hsLang=en-us) The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and Drive Sustainability has released the updated version of the “[Automotive Industry Guiding Principles to Enhance Sustainability Performance in the Supply Chain](https://go.aiag.org/globalguidingprinciples?hsLang=en-us),” the reference document for suppliers that aims to address the latest trends and industry expectations on supply chain sustainability. 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