This week KnowTheChain.org marks one year since the site launched. In just twelve months, KnowTheChain has received more than sixty thousand page views. We’ve heard interest from investors, consumers, and journalists, in addition to direct engagement with companies leading to improved transparency statements. Meanwhile, policy...
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...
This post is the second in a series by Amy D. Augustine, Director of Corporate Programs at Ceres, describing key findings on the human rights and supply chain performance of 613 of the largest U.S. companies evaluated in Gaining Ground, along with recommendations for corporate...
The C&A Foundation and HiiL are seeking innovative ideas that foster fair living wages and enable more fair and stable conditions within the garment industry. Private companies, NGOs, government agencies and individuals are encouraged to apply. Innovations can address topics such as: Collective bargaining and dialogue mechanisms Mechanisms...