This week: John Morrison, CEO of the Institute of Human Rights and Business, talks with Ian Welsh about the prospects for a higher profile for human rights and forced labour issues following the Fifa World Cup in Qatar and the COP27 conference in Egypt. They discuss the importance of ensuring a just transition as the world economy decarbonises and some reasons for optimism in 2023, including the increase in consumer-driven business ethics.
Plus: EU's new regulation banning all products linked to deforestation revealed; more corporate biodiversity commitments and actions needed, says CDP; World Benchmarking Alliance’s Nature Benchmark shows looking beyond corporate climate goals is imperative; and, biodegradable packaging startup Notpla wins £1m grant from the Earthshot Prize, in the news digest.
And, Innovation Forum's Emily Heslop introduces the responsible sourcing and ethical trade conference coming up in March 2023 in London, and reveals an exclusive discount for podcast listeners.
Host: Ian Welsh
Monday briefing: G7 and G20 to discuss climate change and energy transition
Weekly podcast – Tackling labour rights for truly responsible palm oil sourcing
From concept to reality: Building a resilient apparel net-zero plan
Nestlé Global Virtual Event: Implementing regenerative agriculture at scale
Weekly briefing: Focus on regenerative future at this year’s World Fair Trade Day
What good ethical trade and human rights regulation looks like
How to turn pre-consumer apparel ‘waste’ into sustainable yarns
How agroforestry can drive progress in coffee supply chains
Where agribusiness giants stand on gender empowerment and land rights
ESG through the supply chain: Incentives that work on the ground
Monday briefing: Rana Plaza collapse ten years on – progress but challenges remain
What a fool-proof apparel net-zero plan looks like
What does the route to responsible sourcing and ethical trade look like?
Monday briefing: The ongoing transboundary climate risks and adaptation debate
Weekly podcast: How recycled yarns are a route to circularity for the apparel sector
Is ’verified deforestation-free’ the future for palm oil?
Weekly briefing: World Bank renews focus on tackling climate change
Weekly podcast – Oxfam goes behind the big agribusiness brands
Why the new UN High Seas treaty matters
Monday briefing: Climate change focus at World Health Day, and Canada’s carbon tax hike
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