Elm AI (Formerly Esger)’s Post

Those of us working in procurement and managing supply chains please read Electronics Watch's post, and remember, global includes the UK. These risks are not something that is an overseas problem, and responsibility starts at home.

Thanks to Electronics Watch for this list of « high-risk » supply chains (for adverse impacts on human rights). For any #sustainableprocurement professionals just starting their journey, this can give you a good idea where to start with your human rights due diligence process. The list also serves as an important reminder that « Migrant workers» are considered «high-risk» regardless of the type of industry, or the location where they work. As Canadian entities start to prepare their reports under the « Fighting against forced labour and child labour in supply chains Act », let’s hope organizations base their risk assessments on a variety of issues including (but not only) geography, to determine their #supplychain risks and guide their #HRDD activities.

Which global supply chains have the highest risk of human rights violations, and what can public buyers do to mitigate them? Public bodies have huge potential to drive human rights due diligence (HRDD) in their #supplychains, thanks to the scale and scope of their buying power and leverage. They contract the private sector to deliver a vast range of goods and services to meet the needs of their citizens, from building roads to buying bananas for schools and hospitals. Since 2016, Electronics Watch has supported affiliated public buyers to promote and protect the rights of workers in their electronics supply chains. Our unique worker-driven approach enables more effective supply chain due diligence and provides evidence about risks and violations to support the remediation of human rights abuses. With the Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) Programme, we expanded our model into automotive supply chains, focusing on minerals, electronics and batteries. Now, in response to growing demand from public authorities, our #InnovationPilot builds on lessons learned to address HRDD across other high-risk procurements. Want to learn more? Visit https://lnkd.in/dchuA7ZC or reach out to Cindy Berman and Haëndila Varela. #workersrights #humanrights #HRDD #humanrightsduediligence #procurement #responsibleprocurement #electronics #mining #food #construction #textiles #migrantworkers

At Robinson Law Office & Consultancy, we take a proactive approach to ending forced labor. We work with companies to prevent forced labor in global supply chains, and we stay abreast of trends and developments in this space, like those mentioned in the following video. Robinson Law Office & Consultancy. "We are in the business of Business & Human Rights (BHR)." https://lnkd.in/gRTm46sQ #forcedlabor #supplychains #internationabusiness

"Only minority of 2,000 companies currently engage with stakeholders  Only 9% of companies in the Social Benchmark demonstrate any evidence that they engage with affected or potentially affected stakeholders. But companies that do engage with affected stakeholders perform better on average across every indicator in the benchmark, including commitments to respect human rights and human rights due diligence." Fully agree with the "how's that require answering" ("How do you engage with external stakeholders? How do we build relationships that enable real change? So many "how's" that require answering.") Maybe part of the answer relates with another question: "Why?" Why are they not engaging with external stakeholders? Why are we not building relationships that enable real change? Why are we not willing or able to build meaningful and participative processes?... Depending on the “why’s, we can try to answer the “how’s” based on different methodologies to create conditions to ‘decide on the change’ and coordinate and cooperate to ‘enable the change’.

It's happening... In Brussels for Electronics Watch Annual Conference. Opening panel with public buyers,trade union, monitoring partner and industry representatives discuss #CSDDD and what it means... Opportunity for #HRDD? Yes but... let's not recognise how much it will take to make it meaningful for exploited workers in global supply chains

"Apparel makers facing increased scrutiny of their supply chains are turning to forensics companies that can extract a unique chemical fingerprint from materials." #compliance #UFLPA #china #customs #trade #shein #patagonia

Check the pulse of your ethical practices to get the best results with our new Ethical Appraisal Tool. The four sections in the tool cover policies and procedures, employment terms and working conditions, health and safety and finally extends beyond the confines of the workplace to address wider human rights and anti-bribery practices in the supply chain. Find out more and download here: https://ow.ly/TeBL50SwPVA

Ensuring Human Rights Due Diligence in Supply Chains In our modern global landscape, safeguarding human rights isn't merely an ethical obligation but a legal imperative for corporations. It underscores the pivotal significance of integrating human rights due diligence seamlessly into corporate supply chains. Here's a concise overview: 0. Transparency and Accountability: Companies must prioritize transparency regarding their supply chain practices, including identifying potential human rights risks and impacts. 1. Risk Assessment: Conducting comprehensive risk assessments to identify and understand potential human rights violations throughout the supply chain. 2. Engagement with Stakeholders: Collaborating with stakeholders, including workers, communities, NGOs, and governments, to address human rights concerns effectively. 3. Remediation Mechanisms: Implementing robust mechanisms to address and remediate human rights violations promptly when they occur. 4. Training and Capacity Building: Providing training and capacity-building initiatives for employees and suppliers to ensure awareness and understanding of human rights standards and expectations. 5. Continuous Improvement: Continuously monitoring and evaluating supply chain practices, and actively seeking opportunities for improvement. 6. Public Reporting: Regularly reporting on human rights due diligence efforts, progress, and challenges, fostering transparency and accountability. By integrating these principles into corporate supply chains, we can work towards creating a world where human rights are respected and upheld at every stage of production and distribution. Together, we can drive positive change and promote a more just and sustainable future for all. #HumanRights #SupplyChain #CorporateResponsibility #HRDD

Risk & Compliance Journal's Dylan Tokar reports on how apparel makers facing increased scrutiny of their supply chains are turning to forensics companies that can extract a unique chemical fingerprint from materials.