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Human Rights Day 2023

Enterra Insights

” Those obligations include: • Establishing a risk management system and conduct a risk analysis. They want to know you’re not using children going into mines in Congo, or families being thrown into boats to go fishing for shrimp and never see land.” I believe in that systemic change. ERPs, CRMs).

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7 Use Cases for Hyperledger in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

Likewise, it is very clear that ERP will be the backbone or system of record for transactions within the enterprise, but it is insufficient as the backbone or system of record for a value network. It lacks the system of reference of division/company or company/industry. What are the possibilities? Could blockchain replace EDI?

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Demand for low-carbon metals heats up

Resilinc

“Activists are launching sophisticated and effective campaigns with social media and public support,” wrote Bain analysts, citing campaigns by ESG investment advisory firm Glass Lewis , shareholder engagement company Proxinvest , and Australian ESG pressure group Market Forces.

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How to Manage Risk and Boost Transparency in the Raw Material Supply Chain

EcoVadis

With around 50 percent of the world’s reserves held by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, cobalt, commonly used in automotive and electronic products, requires particular attention. Umicore, a global materials technology and recycling group, introduced its Sustainable Procurement Framework for cobalt.

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How Financial Services Companies Can Manage Sustainability Risks While Driving Progress On UN Sustainable Development Goal 16

EcoVadis

The Peace dimension aims to eliminate all forms of violence against vulnerable groups and promote resolution of any arising conflicts through dialog, negotiation and diplomacy. The Justice dimension tackles issues of corruption and bribery that would threaten such institutions, and ensures equal access to justice. As defined by the U.S.

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Addressing UN Sustainable Development Goal 8: Helping Automotive Businesses Tackle Modern Slavery

EcoVadis

Across the industry, automotive manufacturers have implemented a standard set of tools in CSR management systems to reduce the risk of human rights violations, and consequently increase the value added to human capital, within operations and across the supply chain. The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) is such an initiative.

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Regulations to Prevent Modern Slavery in Supply Chains 

Exiger Perspectives

Companies must take proactive measures, implement risk management systems and document supply chain activities. Noncompliance lacks financial penalties but allows civil society groups to access data and promote accountability through naming and shaming practices.