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George Williams

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Just Transitions Advisor
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Blog posts from this author

Garment factory, Bangladesh

Too hot to ignore: Why purchasing practices are critical to addressing extreme heat risks for workers

10 August 2026
Extreme heat is no longer a distant risk, it's a daily reality for garment workers and suppliers. As new NYU Stern research shows, purchasing practices must evolve to meet it.
Extreme heat, driven by climate change

Taking action on workplace heat

16 February 2026
As record-breaking heat pushes the planet toward the 1.5°C limit, this blog reveals how extreme temperatures are already affecting millions of workers and why businesses can’t afford to ignore the risk. Discover how one factory’s simple, low-cost changes cut heat stress and boosted productivity, proving that protecting workers isn’t just urgen, it’s smart.
BAM activists hold up a sign calling for Just Transition. Photo by IISD/ENB | Mike Muzurakis

10 actions business can take on just transition now

14 November 2025
As COP30 takes place in Brazil this week, ETI's Just Transitions Advisor shares key actions responsible businesses can take before the gavel falls.
COP30 illustration, featuring the flag of Brazil

From Aims to Action: Why the Belém Action Mechanism matters for a just transition💥

30 October 2025
ETI welcomes the proposal from civil society for BAM on Just Transition, and calls upon Ed Miliband to put this at the centre of negotiations at COP30 in Brazil.
Man passes apples down from a truck. Photo cedit:“20181113-FPAC-LSC-0119” by U.S. Department of Agriculture, Public Domain Mark.

London Climate Action Week: Bringing labour rights to the heart of the green transition in food, farming & fisheries

11 July 2025
Reflections from our joint event aimed at catalysing business, trade union, civil society, academic and policy engagement on just transitions in food systems.

ReDress: Fashioning a fairer future

9 July 2025
Reflections from ETI and Oxfam's joint event on the intersection of circular fashion and human rights.

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