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COVID-19 and Ukraine Conflict Global Supply Chain News Capsule March 23 2022

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Canadian Pacific is the sixth-largest North America freight railway, and in December 2021 completed an agreement to acquire U.S. Upwards of 3,000 rail workers reportedly returned to work yesterday to resume rail operations across North America after a breakdown in labor settlement talks occurred last Saturday.

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Sustainable procurement: Everything You Need to Know

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For example, Unilever, a consumer goods company, has a responsible sourcing policy that includes human rights due diligence and requires suppliers to adhere to its human rights principles. The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is a widespread framework that provides a comprehensive set of guidelines for sustainability reporting.

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The Sustainable Supply Chain – What is it and how to execute it

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National and international guidelines will specify how employees should be treated and what their rights are, including that workers should be: Treated with dignity and respect. Sustainable supply chain certification in North America. This means treating workers in line with human rights laws and labour laws. Compensated fairly.

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Sustainability Certifications for SMEs: The Best Programmes

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These certifications are voluntary guidelines and standards that address environmental, social, ethical, and food safety concerns. They must be values based with quantifiable guidelines and standards. Sustainability certifications in North America.