WRAP, TEA Sign MoU to Advance Social Compliance and Expand Exports
WRAP is pleased to announce the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tiruppur Exporters’ Association (TEA), India’s largest knitwear manufacturing hub. On January 12, 2026, Avedis Seferian, WRAP President and CEO, and K.M. Subramanian, President of TEA, signed an agreement to deepen collaborative efforts to advance social compliance and expand apparel export opportunities to the U.S. market. Key Areas of Collaboration Tiruppur holds a central position […]
Customs Compliance: A Cornerstone of Global Trade
As the international supply chain adapts to an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, one priority remains constant: customs compliance. For importers and exporters, this is not just a box to check—it’s a critical safeguard against delays, fines, and even the seizure of goods. In a world where products often pass through multiple hands, cross oceans, and traverse […]
Empowering Worker Voice: Why Freedom of Association Matters
Workers thrive when their voices are heard. That’s why Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining stand as a cornerstone of Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP)’s 12 Principles. This fundamental right ensures that workers can organize, express concerns, and negotiate for better conditions—without fear of retaliation. When workers are empowered to speak openly, facilities operate more […]
AAFA Virtual Training: The 2025 Social Compliance Landscape: Key Developments
On November 10, WRAP President and CEO Avedis Seferian and Senior Vice President of Stakeholder Engagement Mark Jaeger sat down with AAFA Executive Vice President, Policy Nate Herman for a timely discussion around the key developments of the 2025 social compliance landscape. Hear from these industry experts as they provide insights into WRAP noncompliance trends […]
WRAP Expands Global Reach with Strategic MoU in Taiwan’s Bicycle Industry
On November 6, a landmark moment unfolded in Taiwan as Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Taiwan Bicycle Association (TBA) and the Bicycling Alliance for Sustainability (BAS). A Shared Commitment to Ethical and Sustainable Manufacturing The MoU reflects a shared vision among the three parties to promote safe, […]
ESCP/WRAP-Webinar: Unterstützung ethischer Produktion in Indien und Bangladesch
Am 15. Oktober 2025 veranstaltete das Ethical Supply Chain Program (ESCP) gemeinsam mit seinen Mitgliedern ein exklusives Webinar, um ihnen die neue Partnerschaft mit WRAP vorzustellen. Das Webinar bot eine Einführung in WRAP und beleuchtete die Dynamik der Fertigungsentwicklung in Indien und Bangladesch mit Schwerpunkt auf:
AAFA Industry Chat zum Thema Beschaffung in Vietnam
Der Senior Vice President of Policy der AAFA und der Präsident und CEO von WRAP diskutieren über die Beschaffung in Vietnam und fassen die Workshops der AAFA zur sozialen Verantwortung zusammen, die in Kambodscha und Indien abgehalten wurden.
