SHANGHAI, China, Aug. 8 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) announced today that it has selected Intertek Group plc to provide workplace standards training for automotive suppliers in China. The training, designed to promote responsible working conditions, began in July 2007.
During the past several months, AIAG and Intertek -- a UK-based organization that works with industry groups and companies in China on quality, safety and other international trade programs -- have engaged with suppliers across China's automotive industry to educate them on corporate social responsibility and local labor laws, as well as how to integrate them into their daily business practices.
"Intertek is privileged to collaborate with the AIAG in this industry wide project to educate suppliers and advance sustainable development across China's automotive supply chain," said Paul Yao, Executive Vice President of Intertek, who will lead the project initiative with AIAG.
"This partnership symbolizes an important step forward," said Dr. Yilong Chen, AIAG general director of Asia-Pacific affairs & chief representative in China. "By linking up leading industry members with suppliers and stakeholders, we will be able to pioneer sustainable solutions for common goals regarding working conditions."
Launched in October 2005, AIAG's global working conditions initiative is a collaborative industry-wide project focused on promoting decent working conditions for the millions of workers around the world involved in the production of automobiles. AIAG and Intertek are also coordinating initial training sessions in Mexico to begin in the fourth quarter of 2007.
About AIAG
Founded in 1982, AIAG is a globally recognized organization where OEMs and suppliers unite to address and resolve issues affecting the worldwide automotive supply chain. AIAG's goals are to reduce cost and complexity through collaboration; improve product quality, health, safety and the environment; and optimize speed to market throughout the supply chain. Headquartered in the metro Detroit area, its member companies include North American, European and Asia-Pacific OEMs and suppliers to the automotive industry. More information can be found on the organization's newly redesigned Web site at http://www.aiag.org .
About Intertek
Intertek is a leading international provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of global and local industries. Partnership with Intertek brings increased value to customers' products and processes ultimately supporting their success in the global marketplace. Intertek has the experience, expertise, resources and global reach to support its customers through its network of 930 laboratories and offices and 18,000 people in more than 110 countries around the world. Intertek Group plc (ITRK) is listed on the London Stock Exchange. More information can be found at http://www.intertek.com .
