• 07 March 23 16:00
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  FSS Due Diligence Webinar Series: Sustainability Certification as a Due Diligence Reporting Tool

FSS Due Diligence Webinar Series: Sustainability Certification as a Due Diligence Reporting Tool

Our third online event on 7th March 2023 will focus on reporting on Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD).Sustainability schemes can play an essential role in translating generic sustainability requirements into sector-specific best-practice and guidance. They need to be recognized for what they are: practice-oriented instruments that enhance sustainability and transparency in global value chains. In this webinar, we will emphasize the question if sustainability certification can be part of the HRDD reporting toolbox and to what extent.
Our Speakers:
Margarita Lysenkova, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
Dr. Christina Weber & Thomas Beutler (Naturland)
Dr. Rafaël Schneider (Food Security Standard)

ONLINE (english)

• 17 January 23 16:00
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  FSS Due Diligence Webinar Series: Preventing and Mitigating Human Rights Risks

FSS Due Diligence Webinar Series: Preventing and Mitigating Human Rights Risks

FSS Due Diligence Webinar Series: Preventing and mitigating human rights risk – a contribution to local social development Our second online event on 17th January 2023 will focus on practical measures for preventing and mitigating adverse impacts on human rights as well as ensure compliance with upcoming due diligence regulations. Many companies source agricultural commodities from politically and socially fragile regions which are often prone to human rights infringements like hunger. This means that human rights at production level might be at risk and within the framework of Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD), companies have the duty to ensure that preventive measures are in place and contribute to local social development. The new obligations for companies from the German Supply Chain Act regarding preventive measures and remedial actions will be introduced by our legal consultants from GvW. Additionally, practical examples like capacity building approaches for local social development and the FOSSEM approach, a step-by-step approach to full Food Security Standard (FSS) certification will be introduced. The event will be held in English. An online registration is required to participate in the event. You will receive the dial-in link after registration via mail. Save the dates for more webinars of the series, registration will start soon: 7th March 2023 - Sustainability certification as a tool to monitor due diligence requirements

ONLINE

• 29 November 22 16:00
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  FSS Due Diligence Webinar Series: Hands-On Risk Assessment

FSS Due Diligence Webinar Series: Hands-On Risk Assessment

The first online event of our FSS Due Diligence Webinar Series on 29th November 2022 explores how the FSS tools can be used to identify human rights risks within a thorough Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) management system. We will also put the FSS context of the upcoming German Due Diligence act under the guidance of a legal consultant. Particular focus is set on potential adverse impacts on food security, how the human right to food relates to other human rights and how to weigh and prioritize risks companies can be confronted with.

ONLINE

• 23 August 22 13:00
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  4C Food Security Add-On Training

4C Food Security Add-On Training

In a joint effort, the Food Security Standard and 4C Services sustainability standard for the coffee sector, developed a deeper integration of foodsecurity into the 4C certification system. This voluntary extension of 4C's basic requirements incorporates all FSS principles, criteria, indicators and tools to create the ▶ 4C Food Security Add-On "This way, companies show sensitivity for local challenges and promote a deeper understanding of the food security situation in the region. Gaps and areas for improvement can be identified and a continuous improvement initiated via certification.” – Dr. Rafaël Schneider, FSS Project and Deputy Director Policy Department at Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e.V. Register now for the first 4C Food Security Add-On Training. The training is free to join for anyone interested but registration is required and binding. Places are limited, so best sign up today!

Online

• 17 November 21 15:00
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  Digital Conference: Human Rights in Agricultural Value Chains

Digital Conference: Human Rights in Agricultural Value Chains

The German Supply Chain Act is here - the EU Due Diligence Directive is upcoming! But what does it mean for global agricultural supply chains? What changes do companies have to prepare for and what effects can be expected as a result? Are laws sufficient to ensure the human rights due diligence of companies and will producers in the Global South eventually benefit from new regulations in sourcing countries? Which instruments are available for companies to address these demands? The event will address potential impacts and challenges in implementing Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) in risk prone supply chains. Practical solutions to contribute to human rights fulfilment in general and the Right to Food of farmers and workers in particular will be presented and discussed.

online via ZOOM

• 24 September 21 13:15
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  German Companies in Latin America – Towards Sustainable Value Chains

German Companies in Latin America – Towards Sustainable Value Chains

In numerous European countries, legislation on corporate responsibility in international value chains has been introduced in recent years. Against this backdrop, representatives from academia, business and civil society will discuss how internationally active companies can meet environmental, social and human rights standards through voluntary and binding activities, and what influence current developments have on value chains between Latin America and European countries.

online

• 17 May 21 18:00
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  The Hunger of Smallholders

The Hunger of Smallholders

Smallholders and agricultural workers are particularly affected by hunger. At the same time, they contribute to a large part of global food security and produce export goods for the world market. The geographer Dr. Rafaël Schneider is the deputy head of the policy department at Welthungerhilfe explains how the Food Security Standard can improve the living conditions of smallholder farmers. Event in german

Haus der Bildung, Mülheimer Platz 1, 53111 Bonn

• 25 September 20 10:00
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  From field to cup: Critical online dialogue on the coffee supply chain

From field to cup: Critical online dialogue on the coffee supply chain

A critical dialogue on different aspects of coffee suppy chains with Nanda Bergstein (Director Corporate Responsibility, Tchibo), Dr. Norbert Schmitz (Managing Director, 4C Services), Dr. Rafaël Schneider (Deputy Head of Policy, Coordinator FSS, Welthungerhilfe) and Dr. Jan Henke (Managing Director, GRAS System).

Online

• 12 February 20 10:00
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  ISCC annual global sustainability conference 2020

ISCC annual global sustainability conference 2020

In the final session of ISCC annual global sustainability conference 2020 on success stories and innovation the Food Security Standard (FSS) was introduced and presented.

Residence Palace, Rue de la Loi 155, 1040 Bruxelles, Belgien