Asian Dialogues Series: How Will Due Diligence Laws Influence Purchasing Practices - and Who Gets a Say?

Due diligence legislation is rapidly reshaping expectations for supply chain conduct, but what does that mean for purchasing practices? This session features legal and industry voices calling for stronger language around purchasing in new laws and standards.

Speakers unpack key questions, such as: What do current laws require of buyers and suppliers? Are these mandates sufficient to shift buying behaviours? And crucially—how can suppliers make their voices heard in shaping the way legislation is applied in practice?

Whether you’re a manufacturer, buyer, or policy advocate, this seminar offers insight into the fast-evolving legal landscape—and what’s at stake for purchasing norms across the industry.

About the Asian Dialogue Series

The “Asian Dialogues on Sustainability in the Textile and Garment Industry” series was initiated to foster collaboration and strengthen regional knowledge exchange for greater social, environmental and economic sustainability in the sector. Launched in 2015, the series aims to cultivate regional, sector-specific dialogue and promote cooperation between actors from across the supply chain.

About Asia Garment Hub

The Asia Garment Hub is a digital one-stop shop tailored to the garment and textiles sector in Asia, viewed through a lens of decent work and sustainability. Founded by ILO and GIZ, the Hub brings high-quality resources from leading industry organisations and respected voices, bringing together manufacturers, brands, worker and employer organisations, civil society, and multi-stakeholder initiatives.