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📣 🌍 WEBINAR: Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) in the cocoa sector: The role of retailers Join us as we delve into this critical topic. Retailers have a responsibility to conduct HRDD within their operations and supply chains, including to address issues like child and forced labour. This webinar, organised by the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) in collaboration with the sustainable cocoa initiatives across Europe, will explore the challenges and solutions for retailers in implementing effective HRDD mechanisms. Learn from experts and gain insights into good practices to ensure a more responsible cocoa supply chain. Don’t miss it, register here: https://bit.ly/4bOvgd9 📅 Date: Tuesday, 10 September 🕒 Time: 10:00 - 11:30 CEST #HumanRights #SustainableCocoa #RetailResponsibility #HRDD #ChildLabour #ForcedLabour #SupplyChainEthics

📢 Would you like to train with us❓ Better Work staff will participate in this certification programme and start reflecting on how this approach could be utilized in the #GarmentSector to: 🍃Move towards more 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 around #GenderEquality in factories; ⚙️Gather necessary insight to design effective 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺-𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀; 🏫Transform 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿-𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, beyond the factory gates. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the conversation! #Gender #GenderAssessments #GenderTransformativeApproaches #GenderJustice #OrganizationalChange

I'm excited to share an article I recently co-authored with Kizzy Augustin for the British Chamber of Commerce Dubai (BCCD), on the pressing issues of #humanrights and #workersafety in global supply chains. In industries like fashion, electronics, and agriculture, where exploitation risks run high, it’s critical to understand the overlapping legal frameworks that protect vulnerable workers and ensure compliance. Check out our insights here: https://lnkd.in/enpVmNXr

👷♂️🦺👷♀️ AbTF is commited to promote and protect health and safety in the workplace, in accordance with its Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) standards. CmiA adheres to the concept of decent work, as defined by the International Labour Organization (ILO), which encompasses various aspects, including workplace security. The CmiA standard requires the promotion of decent working conditions throughout all field and ginning operations. In line with the concept developed by ILO, CmiA strives to provide: ✅ Opportunities for productive work that ensures fair income ✅ Workplace security ✅ Social protection for families ✅ Better prospects for personal development and social integration ✅ Freedom of expression, organization, and participation in decision-making processes ✅ Equality of opportunity and treatment for all individuals To ensure compliance, independent third-party verifications are conducted annually either at the field or ginnery level, checking adherence to CmiA requirements. This rigorous process guarantees that only those partnering cotton companies meeting the standard requirements receive or retain the CmiA certificate. And we are happy to report that an overview of our partners' performance in implementing the CmiA standard reflects their very good scores in ensuring these decent work criteria. To implement its requirements for a healthy and safe workplace for farmers and ginnery workers, CmiA strives to ensure that relationships between CmiA Managing Entities of verified cotton companies and their contracted farmers and all employed staff, including permanent, seasonal, and casual workers, are in compliance with its core labor standards. On top of that, AbTF is dedicated to raising awareness for occupational health and safety among its partners, e.g. by means of comprehensive training materials. Health and safety at work should be granted everyday, not only on World Day of Health and Safety at Work. Simultenously, let us acknowledge the importance of promoting safe and healthy working environments especially today. CmiA remains committed to upholding these principles and driving positive change within the cotton and textile industry. #healthandsafetyatwork #fairworkingconditions #worlddayofhealthandsafety #SafeDay2024 #DecentWork #SocialJustice World Health Organization

We are thrilled to announce that Centre for Responsible Business (CRB) is partnering as the Knowledge Partner for the upcoming Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) stakeholder meeting, co-hosted by the International Trade Centre (ITC)!  This event brings together SLCP signatories—including brands, manufacturers, and other stakeholders—as well as key organizations like textile associations, NGOs, civil society groups, and government bodies.  Key discussion points include: 🔹 Global regulatory and policy updates   🔹 SLCP's role in enabling Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) compliance for Indian exporters   🔹 Trends and insights from SLCP's global and Indian data   🔹 Important program updates   🔹 An interactive Q&A session with SLCP and ITC  ✅ Full agenda here -->https://bit.ly/3V1baqD Sign up below: 📍New Delhi - November 22, 2024: https://lnkd.in/diJurvQW #Sustainability #SLCP #HumanRights #HRDD #ResponsibleBusiness #StakeholderEngagement #Collaboration

Another reminder that just because you are dealing with ‘reputable’ brands or seeming to pay a premium for products, doesn’t mean that there is no risk of #modernslavery or #labourexploitation. Paying a fair price is a good thing, but it doesn’t mean you can get away with not doing your #duediligence Note, yet again, the reference of ‘zero tolerance to slavery’. This phrase is not helpful (and neither would this stand up in a court of law if trying to demonstrate your due diligence under CSDDD) as who is, or would admit to being tolerant of it? Instead how about committing to #Preventit #FindIt #FixIt and focus your due diligence around these three principles? https://lnkd.in/ebnAgA22 Action Sustainability ISO Twenty-Four-Hundred Supply Chain Sustainability School

Emerging OSH hazards in the Plastic sector Bangladesh Observed the Occupational Safety and Health day on 28 April, 2024. Since 2016 Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishment and Ministry of Labour and Employment organized event to mark the day. As National OSH day signifies the importance of workplace safety and health, I always try to contribute of writing in OSH Day publications in Bangladesh. This year 2024 my write up on plastic hazards

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐒𝐇𝐀 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐄𝐒𝐆 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 The recent amendments to the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 are set to come into effect on 1 June 2024. In this alert, Partner Hoi Jack S'ng and Tan Hooi Ping provide a brief overview of these changes and their impact on the ESG efforts of companies and businesses in Malaysia. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gCpaRm7F If you have any queries, please contact the authors, Hoi Jack S'ng (hjs@lh-ag.com) and Tan Hooi Ping (hpt@lh-ag.com). #lhagmy #lhaginsights #ESG #Alerts #OSHA #Amendments #Impacts

ILO Convention 191 (inclusion Health and Safety) in force Last week ILO Convention 191 (2023), an important one pager, came into force. Australia ratified the Convention as the second member-state. According to article 4 of the Convention it is now in force. The Convention is necessary to include Safety and Health in the ILO's framework of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. Hopefully all other member-states will ratify soon. #decentwork #sdg8 #ilo #labourlaw

The RSPO is committed to upholding human rights, and the revised Standards set a new benchmark with the inclusion of the requirement of growers conducting Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) on its operations and direct suppliers. From fair wages to safe working conditions, the changes ensure that workers are protected and empowered at every stage. Key updates include stronger grievance mechanisms, new safeguards for workers, and enhanced protections against forced labour. Read below to learn more about the key updates and read the full document here: https://lnkd.in/gpgtk34v #RSPO #SustainablePalmOil #RSPONext20 #RSPOStandards