Canada’s Bill S-211 (Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act) went into effect in 2023, and as of May 31, 2024, compliant Companies submitted their first report about their efforts to identify and mitigate forced and child labour associated with their products and supply chains. Bill…
Did you know? Did you know the top three commodities, or highest-risk materials, derived from forced labor are chemical, apparel/textile and agricultural goods? The Uyghur Forced Labor Act (UFLPA) limits the importation of goods produced using forced labor, especially in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region into the United States. It…
Today, the need for supply chain transparency to ensure safe, sustainable, and responsibly sourced products is a given across many industries. Consumers, governments, investors, and employees alike expect companies to prioritize sustainable practices to build a better future. Sustainability and responsible sourcing are key business drivers. But this was not…
A more sustainable future starts with action today—but the process of developing a successful sustainability initiative is uncharted territory for many. How can organizations translate big-picture sustainability goals into concrete programs? What real and specific actions can organizations take to develop more sustainable and ethical supply chains? We see this as a three-step process.
Responsible sourcing programs cannot occur in a vacuum; they must be incorporated across an entire business to have a real and long-lasting impact. Proving the importance of such programs to departments beyond responsible sourcing or sustainability is key to making meaningful progress towards your organization’s responsible sourcing goals.
Regenerative agriculture is becoming the latest topic in sustainability—but it is far more than just a buzzword or passing trend. As consumers continue to demand environmentally friendly products and become more educated about sustainability, regenerative agriculture has come to the forefront as a priority.
At the start of the new year, we recommend three responsible sourcing guidelines to help you make real and tangible progress towards your goals.
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