Supply Chains

Dell, Horsehead Corporation and Aquafil on seven top tips for developing a circular economy

Liam Dowd, (Jan 10, 2017)

We outline the toolkit to a circular approach for your business, to spur innovation and sustainability, whilst decoupling growth and material use

Issue 9: Big data comes to the supply chain

Ellen R Delisio, (Dec 15, 2016)

From monitoring palm oil plantations to cutting energy use in data centres, Ellen R Delisio looks at how companies used IT to get a shop-floor view of their operations in 2016

VF Corporation sustainable sourcing: Towards a third way?

Oliver Balch, (Nov 28, 2016)

How VF are pursuing a collaborative responsible sourcing strategy

Analysis: Is modern slavery legislation up to the challenge?

Alex Newton, (Nov 18, 2016)

Alex Newton assesses the likely effectiveness of anti-human trafficking regulations in the US and UK

Collaboration ‘strongest weapon against slavery’

Maxine Perella, (Nov 17, 2016)

Ikea, John Lewis and The Body Shop are among the companies that are going beyond audits

Companies ‘doing barest minimum’ on reporting slavery

Katherine Sharp, (Nov 17, 2016)

Analyses of statements under the Modern Slavery Act show FTSE 100 boards failing to appreciate slavery risks in their supply chains

Modern slavery risks hit home for UK firms

Maxine Perella, (Nov 17, 2016)

With even John Lewis caught out by a sharp rise in forced labour in UK supply chains, there are fears firms will move more purchasing overseas to protect their brands

Human rights: The business case for backing civil rights defenders

Terry Slavin, (Nov 17, 2016)

A new report from Charities Aid Foundation argues that companies can - and should - be at the vanguard of protecting human rights

Diamond and jewellery industry case study

Conference Recording, (Nov 12, 2016)

Sustainable Livestock: Investors turn up heat over animal welfare

Ellen R Delisio, (Oct 30, 2016)

Fast food firms are looking more closely at their supply chains as institutions drive welfare issues up the agenda

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