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C10: Marrying the commercial with the ethical – more examples of innovative corporate practice
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Critical issues workshop
The plenary session on this topic made the case for better integrating ethical considerations into purchasing decisions, and highlighted one example of how a company has tackled this issue. This workshop will showcase further examples of different ways in which retailers and brands have sought to bridge the gap between the commercial and ethical trade agendas. It will provide participants with:
- Further practical ideas and tips for improving purchasing practices
- A better insight into the challenges of integration, and how different types of company have sought to overcome them.
(See also Plenary Session 3 on the same topic - link at foot of this page.)
BRIEFING PAPERS
Based on presentations and discussions from the conference, this set of briefing papers has been designed to provide practical guidance to brands, retailers, suppliers and others on addressing cutting edge issues in ethical trade, such as resolving difficult non-compliances, improving purchasing practices, and working with trade unions.
Union Coffee Roasters - Steve Macatonia's slideshow presentation
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