Canada’s Bill S-211 (Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act) went into effect in 2023, and as of May 31, 2024, compliant Companies submitted their first report about their efforts to identify and mitigate forced and child labour associated with their products and supply chains. Bill…
The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requires companies producing or selling products in the EU made or derived from 7 “relevant commodities” to perform supply chain due diligence and file a statement that finished products and sourced commodities do not originate from areas affected by deforestation or forest degradation….
Transparency-One’s Senior Manager, Alex Bowles, discusses the challenges of reporting on forced labour in supply chains and how technology is going to help businesses comply with Canada's S-211 regulation.
https://www.thesafetymag.com/ca/topics/safety-and-ppe/deadline-looms-for-forced-labour-in-supply-chains/490716
Did you know? Did you know the top three commodities, or highest-risk materials, derived from forced labor are chemical, apparel/textile and agricultural goods? The Uyghur Forced Labor Act (UFLPA) limits the importation of goods produced using forced labor, especially in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region into the United States. It…
ISN, the global leader in contractor and supplier management solutions, announced today that it has acquired Transparency-One, a supply chain mapping technology platform that collects supplier-provided data and real time information to gain unique insights into product visibility, traceability and sustainability. Efforts were led by Executive Vice President & General…
Today, the need for supply chain transparency to ensure safe, sustainable, and responsibly sourced products is a given across many industries. Consumers, governments, investors, and employees alike expect companies to prioritize sustainable practices to build a better future. Sustainability and responsible sourcing are key business drivers. But this was not…
Effective communication is essential when asking your supply chain to participate in a responsible sourcing program. This truth applies equally to all stakeholders throughout the supply chain: the brands, retailers, and manufacturers who spearhead corporate sustainability and compliance initiatives, as well as their suppliers whose support enables supply chain transparency…
