Supply Chains

Farm animal welfare: investor interest boosts standards

Rory Sullivan and Nicky Amos, (Feb 4, 2014)

Company reporting on farm animal welfare is being driven by consumers and, increasingly, by investors.

Chris Wille – Sustainability pioneer

Tobias Webb, (Dec 17, 2013)

Toby Webb speaks to the Rainforest Alliance’s Chris Wille

Gathering storm of shopper choice

Mallen Baker, (Dec 17, 2013)

Readjusting clothes prices to reflect the true costs of producing them safely is a challenge that cannot be ducked, says Mallen Baker

NGOWatch – December 2013

Jeni Bauser Yaghoubi, (Dec 16, 2013)

Worldwide slavery in numbers, Coke says no to land grabs and how companies can help influence climate policy

Analysis: child labour – Too many children still at work

Judy Kuszewski 2, (Nov 8, 2013)

A new report claims good progress on child labour, but warns against complacency

BrandWatch – November 2013

Nadine Hawa, (Nov 8, 2013)

Ikea’s solar panel revolution, Adidas helps suppliers cut carbon and why Samsung’s customers’ food lasts longer

BrandWatch – October 2013

Jeni Bauser Yaghoubi, (Oct 4, 2013)

The benefits of mobile phones in Africa, the big US corporate polluters and Wal-Mart moves on employee benefits access

Eco labels – Fair trade’s food fight

Jon Entine, (Oct 2, 2013)

As the fair trade movement matures, deep rifts are appearing. But despite intense disputes, the collective impact continues to be for the good

The GlobalEthicist – Supply chain risk: what companies need to know

Andrea Bonime-Blanc, (Oct 1, 2013)

There are all too many examples of the devastating consequences of overlooking supply chain risks. Get it right, and a company and its stakeholders can reap the benefits

Press Release: Complimentary Webinar on "Social Accountability in the Supply Chain"

EC Newsdesk, (Sep 30, 2013)

SGS invites you to their complimentary webinar on October 24, 2013

Analysis: EU rules – The biofuels battle

Stephen Gardner, (Sep 24, 2013)

European enthusiasm for biofuels has come up against the realities of taking agricultural space that many say should be used for food production

How to commercialise a sustainable supply chain

Claire Manuel, (Sep 5, 2013)

Ethical Corporation talks to some leading supply chains executives about risks and challenges, and why sustainability is central to long-term security

NGOWatch – September 2013

Nadine Hawa, (Sep 3, 2013)

Conflict minerals in supply chains, FSC rules breached in Asia and WWF and Coke expand cooperation

BrandWatch – September 2013

Nadine Hawa, (Sep 1, 2013)

Pepsi’s colouring concerns, policing YouTube ads and making sustainability profitable for coffee farmers

Sustainable startups: LaborVoices – Give workers a voice

Stephen Gardner, (Jul 13, 2013)

A new phone service establishes constant dialogue with factory workers, in an effort to improve conditions

Organic food – What is an ‘organic’ label really worth?

Jon Entine, (Jul 12, 2013)

Consumers are willing to pay a premium for organic products, but the realities can mean you get little more than a psychological boost for your buck

Press Release: Sainsbury’s, Unilever, Coca Cola Enterprises, McDonalds and Inditex to discuss sustainable sourcing

EC Newsdesk, (Jun 28, 2013)

Leading retail, FMCG, apparel, electronics and other companies will gather in London to discuss the latest CSR development, best practices in embedding social and environmental standards in supply chain management this October 7-8th.

Business and human rights: time for a global fund

Tobias Webb, (Jun 6, 2013)

In the wake of the recent Bangladesh factory collapse, there is an opportunity to tackle wide-ranging deficiencies in global corporate culture, says Toby Webb

What’s next for Bangladesh?

Ian Welsh - Editor, (Jun 4, 2013)

Peter McAllister, director of the Ethical Trading Initiative, says brands need to help build Bangladesh’s compliance culture, which has been left behind by the garment industry’s rapid expansion

Bangladesh: society of fabric

Salil Tripathi, (Jun 3, 2013)

Tragedy in a garment factory has brought new urgency to resolving long-standing failings in a sector crucial to Bangladesh’s economy

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