The Corporate Human Rights Benchmark has just launched its second league table, ranking some of the world’s largest companies in terms of their approach to respecting workers, consumers and communities.
Nearly 200 delegates gathered at the Kia Oval in London last week to hear from over 60 speakers and reflect on the latest trends and challenges in ethical trade and workers’ rights around the world.
Worldwide, interest in impact investment – investing with the goal of environmental and social impact in addition to financial return – is growing. So why is the UK lagging behind?
Global production systems for many high street goods – based on high speed and low-cost sourcing – pose a significant risk to the rights and working conditions of supply chain workers.
A lack of formal worker representation fuels and exacerbates a lack of access to universal workplace rights and protections within supplier companies. Here's what needs to happen.
Living wage initiatives take time to develop into tangible, sustainable results for workers… it’s a complex process. But why are there are still so few of them?
Driven by the UNGPs, there is a proliferation of corporate policies designed to make sure human rights are being respected throughout supply chains. So why isn't this occurring more widely?
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