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
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How is climate change impacting farmers now?
Business action on scope 3 emissions: a US perspective
Weekly briefing: sustainable business forecast for 2024
Weekly podcast – Why measuring land, carbon and biodiversity impact matters
Landscape action: how to scale corporate nature, climate and social impacts
COPwatch: will we be left enthused or deflated?
Weekly briefing: COP28 progress and prospects for EUDR FAQ
Weekly podcast – Reality check: the future of regenerative agriculture
The pathway to nature-positive business: definitions, measurements and targets
Expert insight: future of sustainable commodities and landscapes
Monday briefing: Finance, energy and just transition at COP28
Regenerative food systems in Africa: scaling solutions to empower smallholder farmers
Weekly podcast – Collaboration to drive progress in transforming the food and agriculture sector
COP28: the imperative for government and company action now, from Julia Butterfly Hill
From beans to brew: navigating EUDR’s effects on the coffee sector
Monday briefing: what to expect from COP28
Weekly podcast – The big picture: evolving private sector landscape-level action
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