FTA is the leading business association of European and international commerce that promotes the values of free trade and sustainable supply chains. FTA represents over 1,500 retailers, importers and brand manufacturers to promote and defend free trade and supports their international business by providing information and practical solutions towards sustainability in the international supply chain.
History
In 1977, FTA was created in Brussels, capital of the European Union, by a handful of companies to represent the foreign trade interests of European retailers, brands and importerstowards European and international institutions. Since its beginning, a central aim of FTA has been to support members to advance their international trade.
Over time, the scope of FTA has evolved to respond to the increasing expectations of all stakeholders that companies assume their responsibilities towards society. In particular, to inspire confidence that goods coming from factories and farms worldwide are sourced from supply chains where workers and the environment are respected.
In 2003, FTA created the Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) to provide companies with a practical and efficient system to improve social compliance in global supply chains. In 2011, in light of the success of BSCI, FTA adopted a new governance structure and integrates sustainability into its core business. In 2014, FTA developed the Business Environmental Performance Initiative (BEPI) to support companies committed to improving environmental performance in their supply chain. Today, FTA unites more than 1,500 member companies. These members reflect the diversity of the commercial sector in terms of consumer goods, turnover and country of origin. By working together and taking a common approach, our members have a greater impact than acting alone.
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