Toy Association Members Invited to Upcoming ICTI Ethical Toy Program Events

April 7, 2023 | Toy Association member companies are invited to two free events hosted by the ICTI Ethical Toy Program (IETP), offering opportunities to stay informed on important sustainability and nearshoring issues and connect with industry leaders.

IETP's President and CEO Carmel Giblin will be a keynote speaker at Sustainability Live 2023, a one-day virtual conference taking place April 19. The conference will gather leading voices from various industries to discuss the most innovative and pressing ideas for driving sustainability, net zero, and ESG efforts. Giblin will speak on the Sustainability Strategies Panel (11:30-12 p.m. (Eastern)) to share her insights and expertise on sustainability in the toy industry and offer solutions for prioritizing sustainability efforts. Click here to register for a free virtual ticket.

The second event, a webinar co-hosted with the U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, will take place April 20 at 1 p.m. (Eastern). The webinar will focus on the business opportunities and challenges of manufacturing in Mexico for the toy industry. Attendees will gain valuable insights and local knowledge on nearshoring or moving production to Mexico. A link to register for the free webinar is forthcoming.

Reach out to Aoife McCarthy, IETP’s digital marketing and membership executive, with any questions.

The ICTI Ethical Toy Program (formerly ICTI CARE Process) is the ethical supply chain program for the global toy and entertainment industry. The Toy Association directly funded IETP at its founding and continues to support IETP’s work while offering its range of services to small- and mid-size Toy Association member companies.