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Sustainability Matters Webinar | Sustainability Matters
Responsible Sourcing in Bangladesh: Lessons from Rana Plaza Learn more
In the weeks since the building collapse that killed more than 1,000 apparel workers in Bangladesh, BSR has expressed our view that this tragedy arose from a systemic failure. Lasting solutions to prevent further calamities—and ensure fair treatment of workers—require that business, government, civil society, and consumers take action on many different fronts.
Sustainability Matters Webinar | Sustainability Matters
Understanding Sustainability in the Chinese Marketplace Learn more
China is changing. For decades, products have been made in China, and manufacturers have established operations feeding global supply chains. Now these international supply chains are increasingly feeding the Chinese market, which means consumers and stakeholders in China are of growing importance.
Washington, D.C. | BSR Events
Workshop | Driving Real Climate Action: Finding the Supply Chain Carbon Lever Learn more
Supply chain carbon reduction is the most effective way to meet climate goals for many companies. Yet while many are proactively measuring supply chain impacts, they have found that translating their actions into real greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions is a challenge.
Sustainability Matters Webinar | Sustainability Matters
Conflict Minerals: What to Expect When You’re Expecting to Report Learn more
In this webinar, we will hear from NGOs and investors on what they will be looking for in companies’ conflict minerals reports and what they will do to encourage best reporting practices.
Sustainability Matters Webinar | Sustainability Matters
Innovative Approaches to Tackling Corruption Risks Learn more
Despite significant advances in both anti-corruption laws and companies' internal programs, corruption continues to be consistently rated as one of today's top business risks. Join us for a BSR members-only webinar to learn more about how your company can move beyond compliance on this critical topic area.
Paris, France | Building Shared Value in a Complex World
Workshop | Reshaping Corporate Approaches to Sustainable Sourcing Learn more
Recent supply chain crises across industries and regions have prompted many companies to re-evaluate their own overall approach to supply chain sustainability, including management practices and tools, employee incentives, and allocation of resources.
2Degrees Webinar | BSR Events
Webinar | Clean Cargo: How Heineken and Maersk Line Are Reducing Their Environmental Impact Through Collaboration Learn more
On January 24, 2013, BSR will participate in a webinar, hosted by 2Degrees, with experts from Heineken and Maersk Line to discuss how working together has led to positive results in sustainable supply chain efforts.
Webinar | BSR Events
Apparel Supply Chain Sustainability: A New Way to Lead (U.S. and Asia) Learn more
As pressure from NGOs increases, government regulation expands, and business’ search widens for strategic sustainable investments in the supply chain, the Mills & Sundries Working Group has been developing a new approach to old questions.
Webinar | BSR Events
Apparel Supply Chain Sustainability: A New Way to Lead (U.S. and EMEA) Learn more
As pressure from NGOs increases, government regulation expands, and business’ search widens for strategic sustainable investments in the supply chain, the Mills & Sundries Working Group has been developing a new approach to old questions.
Webinar | BSR Events
Clean Cargo Working Group: Driving Sustainability Goals Through Transportation and Logistics Learn more
Join BSR for a webinar introducing the Clean Cargo Working Group (CCWG)–a global carrier-shipper initiative dedicated to environmental performance improvement in marine container transport through measurement, evaluation and reporting. This webinar is of interest to global retailers, manufacturers, ocean carriers, and logistics providers.
San Francisco | BSR Events
BSR Conference 2011: Leadership Required Learn more
Leadership in business is changing fast.
In today’s global, integrated, and transparent world, business is expected to do more than deliver shareholder returns. At its best, business is a creative force and an integral player in delivering prosperity for 9 billion people, applying game-changing technologies for social benefit, and radically reducing our use of natural resources.
Shenzhen | BSR Events
Hazardous Chemicals Substitution and Elimination Learn more
Consumers and policy makers are increasingly concerned with the environmental and health impacts of hazardous chemical substances. This has led to the tightening of regulations all over the world and has also driven consumers to turn to safer products. All such moves put pressure on companies to actively seek solutions that allow them to make products with less or no hazardous chemicals.
Webinar | Sustainability Matters
Preparing for the California Transparency in Supply Chain Act Learn more
When the California Transparency in Supply Chain Act goes into effect on January 1, 2012, more than 3,000 retailers and manufacturers that do business in the state will be required to disclose their efforts to eradicate modern-day slavery and human trafficking in their supply chains. These efforts include disclosing cases where companies' suppliers are involved directly or indirectly in forced labor, bonded labor, migrant worker abuses, and human trafficking.
Webinar | Sustainability Matters
Protection and Prevention: 2011 Trafficking in Persons Report Learn more
The U.S. State Department's annual "Trafficking in Persons Report" is the most comprehensive report on government efforts to combat severe forms of trafficking in persons. In addition to raising awareness of the current global state of human trafficking, the report serves as the primary diplomatic tool through which the U.S. government fights against forced labor, sexual exploitation, and modern-day slavery.
Las Vegas | BSR Events
Responsibility in the Licensing Industry Learn more
BSR is hosting this seminar on the topic of responsibility in the licensing industry at this year's Licensing Show in Las Vegas. The two-hour seminar is part of the efforts of BSR's Licensing Working Group, and is open to all attendees of the conference.
Webinar | Sustainability Matters
Maximizing Benefits from a Sustainable Supply Chain Learn more
Companies across all sectors are working with their suppliers to improve the sustainability performance of their supply chains. By investing in energy efficiency improvements or new employee engagement strategies, companies can achieve real business benefits, including productivity and efficiency gains.
Beijing | BSR Events
Asia Socially Responsible Investment Roundtable Learn more
Socially responsible investment (SRI) is the practice of integrating environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and corporate governance (ESG) considerations into the investment process. It is not only a means of risk mitigation for financial institutions, but also a powerful lever for shifting to a more sustainable global economy.
Webinar | Sustainability Matters
Stories From the Field: The Business Case for Better Working Conditions Learn more
To ensure responsible labor practices—in both farms and factories—business leaders should start by meeting basic government, buyer, and corporate standards. However, companies should also look for how investments in better working conditions can improve their bottom lines.
Webinar | Sustainability Matters
Conflict Minerals and Corporate Responsibility Learn more
Pending U.S. regulations will require companies to report on "conflict minerals" in their supply chains, with the goal of severing the link between trade in tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold and the illegal funding of militants in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. At the same time, NGOs are encouraging corporate action on this issue, companies are asking their suppliers for mineral-sourcing information, and industries are defining due diligence efforts.
Webinar | Sustainability Matters
Moving Beyond the Factory Gates: Partnering With the Logistics and Transportation Sector to Meet Your Sustainability Goals Learn more
Global companies are increasingly looking to their supply chains to meet their sustainability goals, including reduced carbon emissions and lower overall lifecycle impacts. The logistics and transportation sector sits at the center of global supply chains, providing services to retailers and manufacturers, and can be a key partner for extending your company's sustainability beyond the factory gates.
Webinar | Sustainability Matters
Unlocking Energy Efficiency in China Learn more
In this webinar, we explored emerging standards and tools for partnering with suppliers on energy efficiency.
Webinar | Sustainability Matters
Responsible Transitions: Managing Factory and Site Closures in the Economic Crisis Learn more
In this webinar, learn strategies and solutions to manage factory or site transitions in a responsible way and to assist communities that are most impacted.
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