SBC Thriving Voices: Supply chain due diligence

SBC Thriving Voices: Supply chain due diligence – practical steps to understanding risk, managing impacts and driving positive outcomes

Calls for NZ Government to introduce Modern Slavery legislation are growing. Globally, new and emerging regulation are setting obligations for companies to manage and mitigate their impact of modern slavery, human rights and the environment.

As trading partners step up their requests to see policies and practices, having confidence that you can back up the words on paper is key. Due diligence is key – but what is due diligence, what does good look like, and how do you determine a scope? How do you get started to understand supply chain risks and impacts? How can responsible sourcing programme navigate the often-conflicting expectations of commercial teams, non-government organisations and (pending) legislation.

Our flagship report Strengthening the S in ESG shows businesses have an exciting opportunity to progress social equity through ‘end to end’ supply chain management, preparing for emerging regulation and catalysing positive impact.

Trevor Johnston – Head of Ethical Sourcing, at The Warehouse Group (TWG) will share practical ‘how to’ advice on the how to build understanding of supply chain impacts and taking the first steps towards mitigating risk and driving positive outcomes.

Importantly, Trevor will share the practical steps you can take to position your organisation for emerging legislation, drawing on lessons TWG has learned (and pitfalls to avoid), since launching its ethical sourcing programme 20 years ago.

Attendees will leave this session with an understanding of the necessary next steps which should be taken regardless of your organisation’s sector and maturity.

This event is open to SBC members only.