27 Jun 17 | Podcast
Clarks on the next steps for leather supply chain collaboration
As a byproduct the leather sector’s ability to leverage has traditionally been lessened and there...
Innovation Forum Podcast
Innovation Forum hosts a weekly podcast along with regular interviews with business leaders in sustainability. Each week, we summarise the latest sustainability news and announcements, and get the views of leading experts on business critical issues. Widely regarded as one of the best sustainability podcasts around, stay tuned for regular insights, debate and analysis.
INC-5: do we have the global plastic treaty we need?
The rapidly escalating problem of plastic pollution poses a significant global challenge, adversely affecting environmental, social economic and health aspects of sust...
11 December 2024 - 13:00
EUDR unpacked #2: coffee and cocoa supply chains under the lens
The likely postponement of the EUDR deadline offers coffee and cocoa supply chains more time to comply, but what do smallholder farmers think of this delay? This webin...
12 December 2024 - 13:00
EUDR unpacked #3: palm and soy plantations under the lens
With the EUDR deadline now potentially extended, large-scale palm and soy plantations have until December 2025 (or later for smaller operators) to ensure compliance. W...
17 December 2024 - 13:00
Understanding the opportunities from ethical trade practices
This week: Giles Bolton, executive director of the Ethical Trading Initiative, talks with Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh about the shifting ethical trading and business and human rights risks and challenges. They discuss why they are getting the board room attention now that has perhaps been lacking in the past. Plus: the European Council pushes back on the “no-risk” amendment to the European Uni...
21 Nov 24
27 Jun 17 | Podcast
Apparel supply chains: why circularity is possible and will come
Eileen Fisher is already collecting previously worn clothing – some of which is then re-sold, som...
22 Jun 17 | Podcast
The technology that will trace, track and monitor supply chains
There are many benefits of supplier mapping, but what are the key elements in an efficient mappin...
25 May 17 | Podcast
Get beyond tier 1 suppliers to engage with labour risks
Smith, analyst with Ecovadis, talks with Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh about how companies are now...
15 May 17 | Podcast
How to be proactive on modern slavery migration risks
Lyon and Welsh discuss where companies can find information that helps them uncover where the mig...
15 May 17 | Podcast
Modern slavery – how corporate culture is evolving
A whole company approach to disclosure is necessary, and this requires new and innovative solutio...
11 May 17 | Podcast
Modern slavery – the move from reporting to fundamental corporate change
The changing legislative landscape has meant that companies are under pressure to be transparent ...
09 May 17 | Podcast
Could forced labour cost your company access to the US market?
The 2016 US Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act introduced restrictions on importation i...
05 May 17 | Podcast
Phil Bloomer: how to learn from leading companies on modern slavery
Bloomer points out that the content of the first 1,700+ modern slavery statements demonstrates th...
31 Mar 17 | Podcast
Why market access is essential for smallholders
Companies needs smallholder entrepreneurs to ensure supply security, and farming communities are ...
31 Mar 17 | Podcast
Olam’s low-impact development challenges in Africa
Stewart outlines how Olam has responded to activist criticisms, why the company has agreed to a m...
23 Mar 17 | Podcast
IFC pushes for smallholder professionalism
These challenges are a major constraint to growth of the agriculture sector, and impact security ...