Your company faces a competitive marketplace, but the greatest threat to its continued success may be lurking in your supply chain. From fines to oper...
2019 Top 100 Corporate Social Responsibility Influence Leaders List Released
The 2019 Top 100 Corporate Social Responsibility Influence Leaders list was released on August 20. The list recognizes global professionals who made c...
Supplier Diversity: Driving Innovation & Opportunity
An increasing number of companies are realizing the value of highlighting their commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) by diversifying th...
Report Identifies Barriers and Enablers in Responsible Purchasing
Procurement professionals say conventional procurement practices may create environments that lead to human rights violations— and companies with such...
Conflict Minerals Reporting: Best Practices to Meet Your Deadline
Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act obligates U.S. publicly-traded companies to demonstrate due diligence in...
Reputational Risk Throughout the Supply Chain
In 2013, the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh collapsed, killing more than 1,100 people who worked at the garment factories housed inside. Over 2,500...
Top Five Ways Regulation Can Introduce Operational Risk to Your Company
Your suppliers are more than business entities that sell you parts or materials; they are the lifeline to the ongoing viability of your products. As s...
Ethical Trading Initiative & Ergon Publish Good Practice Note on Combating Modern Slavery
Global companies have committed to combating human trafficking and slavery in their supply chains, but often lack the guidance to do so effectively. C...
Nestlé & Cargill Embroiled in Forced Labor Case
A U.S. federal appeals court recently reinstated a lawsuit by a group of former child slaves alleging that Nestle USA, the world’s largest food maker,...
Nike Stock Benefits From Consumer Activism in Wake of “Just Do It” Campaign
Consumer activism is becoming more prevalent, and some of the largest companies in the world are leveraging the concept to engage consumers. And you’l...