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As the automotive industry continues to contend with the complexities of global supply chains, the need for standardized approaches to manage compliance and uphold human rights has never been more critical. In response, the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) is proud to announce the launch of our new Forced Labor Due Diligence Program, developed in collaboration with leading OEMs, including Ford, GM, Honda, Nissan, Stellantis, and Toyota.

This is part of our series recapping sessions from the 2024 Hybrid IMDS, Product Compliance & Sustainability Conference.

What should you know about product carbon footprint (PCF) today? A session at the 2024 Hybrid IMDS, Product Compliance & Sustainability Conference titled “PCF: Big Picture and Small Steps” covered several key points. Bing Xu, PhD, director of business innovation at iPoint Inc., gave the presentation. Here are some highlights.

AIAG’s collective efforts in corporate responsibility set new benchmarks for sustainability and integrity, building trust from customers and stakeholders globally. As we approach the end of 2024, here’s a look back at five highlights of AIAG’s accomplishments in regard to corporate responsibility.

The Spanish webinar recording of “IMDS as a Compliance Tool” is now available to watch for those who missed it live. Evandro Francischetti, IMDS Mexico trainer from RSJ Technical Consulting, partnered with AIAG to discuss how IMDS, the current automotive tool, is used to track materials contained in our products in a session on April 4, 2024. As a requirement through PPAP, having a proper understanding of and training on IMDS leads to good-quality data submissions.

Across the country, workers are seeing manufacturing industries drastically transform: Where jobs are located, what employment opportunities are available, which skills are needed and how workers gain those skills are all in flux. 

Canada and Mexico should take stronger measures to block the import of goods made with China-based forced labor, a group of U.S. lawmakers said, pointing to risks that importers might be trying to use the two countries to ship illicit merchandise stateside.

The automotive industry is at a pivotal moment. With increasing regulatory demands and a stronger focus on sustainability, companies must ensure they are ahead of the curve in areas such as product compliance, material data management, and carbon footprint reduction. To address these critical challenges, AIAG is proud to host the Hybrid IMDS, Product Compliance & Sustainability Conference from October 15–16, 2024 at Laurel Manor in Livonia, Michigan. Join us in person or online!

Don't miss the Hybrid IMDS, Product Compliance & Sustainability Conference on October 15–16, 2024, at Laurel Manor Banquet & Conference Center in Livonia, Michigan. The theme is "The Role of IMDS in Corporate Responsibility Due Diligence."

AIAG is closing out 2024 with an exciting new article series on everything you need to know about carbon in the automotive industry. Coming up, you can read spotlights on the AIAG Carbon Work Group, reporting 101, and reduction strategies.

This is part of a series in which we recap sessions from the 2023 IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference.

Are you in the know about the latest round of major IMDS enhancements? A session at the 2023 IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference titled “What’s Next: IMDS Release 14.2 & Beyond” shared important insights about where we are now, where we’re going, and what’s coming.