AMG at the American Apparel and Footwear Association's Social Responsibility Committee
Andrew Mack spoke alongside industry leaders at the AAFA Social Responsibility Committee meeting this past Thursday – November 20th. Andrew highlighted a “Beyond Auditing” approach to CSR, helping to inform Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy for over 40 of America’s most integral apparel companies. Andrew advised a proactive, partnership based approach to optimise operations in the developing world while spreading sustainability and opportunity.

No More "Own Goals": The Case for Expanded CSR in Brazil
For four weeks this summer, no one could take their eyes off Brazil. The FIFA World Cup, previously a catalyst for mass protests against the government, attracted billions of viewers and enhanced Brazil’s reputation worldwide as a modern, thriving nation. As a Brazilian, it was an extraordinary experience to see my country mobilized and engaged with people from all over the globe. Sadly, by most accounts my country underachieved on the field. But – and it’s hard to say this a
JobTree
The Big Idea: Youth and young adult employment remains one of the most important and intractable problems facing most countries in the developing world. Young adults — especially young women and members of minority groups — often find it difficult to learn about available jobs, and have few ways outside of schooling to build job skills. JobTree would create franchised locations where job seekers could find community, build skills, gain credentials and ultimately find jobs. Jo