No more excuses

In a world in which many of the world’s largest economic entities are corporations rather than countries, responsible supply chains are a moral imperative. In the context of a growing backlash against globalisation, rising consumer expectations and the rising economic impact of climate change, they are increasingly a business imperative.

WEEKLY DIGEST  |  Issue #83         SPOTLIGHT     No more excuses: responsible supply chains in a globalised world   In a world in which many of the world’s largest economic entities are corporations rather than countries, responsible supply chains are a moral imperative. In the context of a growing backlash against globalisation, rising consumer expectations and the rising economic impact of climate change, they are increasingly a business imperative.   READ REPORT →

Supply chains: a collective responsibility   How has supply chain complexity created a need for the private sector to better regulate itself? We interviewed professor Richard Locke, provost at Brown University.   WATCH VIDEO → Climate change is a risk to financial stability   To stand a chance of sticking to the Paris target despite the US administration's decision to withdraw its support, there must be more than just disclosure of emissions.   READ FULL REPORT HERE → Progress Makers at Work   How khtar Badshah, former senior director of global community affairs, Microsoft helped the company to reach out to the world's youth.   LEARN MORE → OPINION The environment and Brexit: to be handled with care With Brexit negotiations between the UK and the EU now under way, the environment is very much in the spotlight and the UK's environmental policy at a crossroads. READ BLOG → Nick Molho, executive director, Aldersgate Group

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS       “More is needed to ensure we become an innovation nation”, wrote Flavia Tata Nardini, chief executive officer of Fleet Space Technologies, in a recent blog. How will Australian businesses and the government address this issue? Join Flavia Tata Nardini and other ambitious entrepreneurs to find out at Innovation as Competition: Australia’s Asian Future Summit. Save 15% before July 31st with code AusInnov.

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