The Responsible Sourcing Network announced today the launch of a new initiative aimed at driving cotton and yarn produced with forced labor out of corporate supply chains. Cotton produced by forced labor is well-documented in at least nine countries, and is currently making its way into...
With today marking the deadline for conflict minerals disclosures to be submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), NGOs and sustainable and responsible investors are celebrating a significant milestone in the effort to bring transparency and due-diligence to the trade in conflict minerals from...
Last week, the Responsible Sourcing Network (RSN) released a new report, Cotton Sourcing Snapshot: A Survey of Corporate Practices to End Forced Labor and an accompanying webinar, as part of our effort to better understand what companies are doing to find and eliminate cotton picked...
To fulfill their obligations under SB-657, companies are mandated to disclose information on what steps they are taking to address slavery and trafficking in their supply chains. This includes: 1. addressing risks; 2. auditing suppliers for compliance; 3. requiring certified materials; 4. maintaining internal accountability...