Gain insights into creating company management systems with AFi e-learning

Internal management systems are crucial for businesses to effectively achieve responsible supply chains. Whether working towards meeting voluntary commitments or regulatory requirements (such as the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive), clear internal structures, capacities, and incentives are needed to achieve success.  

Misalignment across different functions within a business can lead to inefficiencies, inadequate resources, and a failure to achieve goals, exposing companies to reputational risks. By embedding commitments into decision-making processes, team structures, job descriptions, and performance metrics in key business areas, companies can ensure that they have the leadership, structure, and resources needed to drive progress. 

The AFi e-learning platform can help you upskill on internal management systems 

The AFi e-learning platform is an online resource designed to help companies learn about the Accountability Framework and how its guidance can help them protect forests, natural ecosystems, and human rights. The platform features modules highlighting the key actions that companies should take to achieve more responsible supply chains, including a dedicated module on establishing company systems. 

What are the key features of the Establish company systems module? 

The Establish company systems module features a short video introduction, which outlines what internal company management systems are and how they can help a business thrive and meet their responsible supply chain goals. The module includes four lessons with interactive content, explanatory videos from experts, and knowledge checks, focused on the following topics: 

• Senior leadership accountability 

• Embedding goals into company operations 

• Stakeholder engagement 

• Grievance mechanisms 

Learners will also be signposted to related resources, such as the AFi Self-assessment Tool. 

How can staff benefit from completing this module? 

By completing this module, companies can help train their staff on the key elements of internal management systems. This will in turn help companies to embed their responsible supply chain goals across every level of the business, from leadership to procurement. Staff that take this module will also learn about the practical steps needed to create and implement grievance mechanisms, as well as best practices for engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers. 

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Not sure where to start? 

Don’t worry! The AFi e-learning platform includes an introductory module about the Accountability Framework and the AFi as a programme. This module highlights the Framework’s seven action areas and companies can use the guidance of the Framework to facilitate progress towards responsible commodity supply chains.