Made in Moris Launches Five-Day Sustainability Bootcamp for Manufacturers

Made in Moris and the Association of Mauritian Manufacturers (AMM) have jointly launched a "Sustainability Bootcamp" — a five-day training programme designed to help local manufacturing businesses navigate growing pressures around sustainability, resource management and market change. The programme is scheduled across five Mondays: 6, 13, 20 and 27 October, and 3 November, and will be held at Les Kocottes, a business and event venue in Saint-Pierre, in the south of Mauritius. **What will the bootcamp cover?** Participants will explore a range of topics including systems thinking, circular economy principles, business resilience, risk management and value creation. Dedicated workshops will also address climate change, biodiversity, ocean sustainability and circular economy in practice. The training is deliberately hands-on. Rather than focusing purely on theory, participants will apply concepts directly to their own businesses — identifying real risks, uncovering opportunities, and mapping out areas for improvement. The programme also includes the development of collaborative pilot projects among participants. **Who can apply?** The bootcamp is open to any manufacturing company operating in Mauritius, regardless of whether they are members of the AMM or Made in Moris networks. This makes it accessible to a wide range of businesses across the sector. Registrations are open until **21 September**. **What this means for Mauritian manufacturers** Mauritius's manufacturing sector faces increasing pressure from international buyers and regulators demanding stronger environmental and sustainability credentials. European markets in particular are tightening requirements around supply chain sustainability, carbon footprints and responsible sourcing — trends that directly affect Mauritian exporters of textiles, food products and other goods. This bootcamp is positioned as a practical response: equipping business owners and managers with frameworks and tools to future-proof their operations, rather than wait for regulatory requirements to force change. **Costs and accreditation** The programme has been approved by the Mauritius Qualifications Authority (MQA), the national body that regulates training quality and qualifications in Mauritius. It is also eligible for reimbursement through the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC), a government-linked body that funds employee training and skills development for Mauritian companies — subject to applicable conditions. This means businesses may be able to recover part or all of the training cost. For registration or further information, interested companies should contact Made in Moris or AMM directly before the 21 September deadline. Source: ION News