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Sumerra was created to meet the needs of Brands, Factories and Licensees who are striving to improve working conditions and reduce risks throughout the world. Sumerra's knowledge, expertise and experience is unmatched. Our foundation is the belief that every worker in every factory should be allowed to work in safe conditions and that the surrounding environment and communities should be kept clean and healthy. We strongly believe that this can, and should, be accomplished while increasing profitability and production. Safe Factories are productive Factories. Factories that manage their environmental and social risks also manage production risks at a higher level. Factories that can manage compliance well generally manage cost, quality and delivery at an equally high level. Sumerra assists Factories in becoming high performing Factories. It is Sumerra's goal to increase the management that promotes the fair treatment of workers, worker health and safety, and environmental stewardship through education, accountability and collaboration. We are defined by our commitment to knowledge, client relationships and sustainable performance improvement. We pride Ourselves on learning your business and customizing effective programs to ensure maximum return on investment while reducing liability and risk.

Location: New City Garden Hotel 1 Shishan Road, Suzhou New District, Jiangsu Province 215011 P.R.China, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

Summary: For Manufacturing Brands and their respective Suppliers to come together, collaborate and share best practices

Event Date & Time:

September 12, 2012	\| -
September 13, 2012	\| -

Overview

Description:

The 2012 Global Compliance Summit offers a unique opportunity for Manufacturing Brands and their respective Suppliers to come together, collaborate and share best practices. With the participation of more than 40 Multi National Brands, the 4th Annual Global Compliance Summit is the premier training and collaboration gathering, focused entirely on supplier advancement.

The summit will take place on September 12th and 13th at the New City Garden Hotel in Suzhou, China.

DAY 1: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSION PANEL FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS Day 1 of the summit will consist of presentations and discussion panels from industry leaders representing corporate, government and non-governmental organizations. Learn about the latest best practices, future vision and strategies from some of the most sought after experts in the Social, Environment, Health & Safety fields.

DAY 2: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

HANDS-ON PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION TRAINING Day 2 of the summit will consist of multiple education courses focused on implementation strategies. Learn from some of the best educators in the industry about how to create programs that work, implement best practices, and how to ensure that your risks are minimized. Five courses elections will be offered, allowing you to choose which subject best suites your interest and needs. You will take away practical solutions to complex problems.

AS A FACTORY/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE, THE SUMMIT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY TO:

- Learn about the latest Social compliance & EHS developments - Network with Brands, Suppliers, NGO’s & Government Agencies - Share Best Practices with your Peers - Meet one on one with Brand and Sourcing Staff (Contact your Brand representative for ‘Break-Out’ meeting details) - Receive hands-on practical implementation training

AS A BRAND REPRESENTATIVE, THE SUMMIT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY TO:

- Encourage your Suppliers to continue the evolution towards a self-governance model and to take ownership of individual supplier responsibilities - Meet with other Brand Representatives, NGO’s, and Government agencies to stay advised of current and future trends in compliance activities - Meet one on one with your Suppliers to share critical Brand requirements, strategy and expectations. (Contact Summitopportunities@Sumerra.com to secure your Brand Break Out Space) - Listen to presentations from some of leading organizations across multiple industries

Don’t miss the concurrent 2012 Global Compliance Vendor Expo! An opportunity to preview a number of Compliance related products and services from some of the world’s leaders in consulting, risk management, analytical and product safety stewardship.

INCLUDED ON EACH DAY OF EVENT

- Western and Chinese lunch buffet - Morning and afternoon break with coffee, tea & snack - Complimentary Simultaneous translation service and equipment (English to Mandarin / Mandarin to English)

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