Post-Election Discussion and Drinks in New York

New York

Date and Time

Thursday November 17, 2016
4:30 pm-6:30 pm EST

Location

New York

Topics

#Climate Change, #Human Rights, #Inclusive Economy, #Womens Empowerment

The results of the 2016 U.S. presidential election will have profound political, economic, and social implications for the United States and the world, though it is too early to predict those implications. From a non-partisan perspective, many of us who have committed our careers to building a more just and sustainable world are asking what the impact of the election results will be on our efforts.

At BSR, we know that the role of business in creating a more sustainable and inclusive future is now more important than ever. We also know that our sustainability community needs to consider the strategies to meet this new political reality together, and we published a blog featuring President and CEO Aron Cramer’s insights on actions that can shape those strategies.

So we invite the BSR member community to join us for a non-partisan and open discussion. This will be an informal opportunity to get together, support one another, see what we can learn from the factors that decided the election, and begin to discuss the implications for our collective efforts. Join us for a drink and the opportunity to discuss the impacts of the election with your sustainability peers.

This event is open to BSR members only. To ensure balanced representation, we may limit registration to two participants from any one company.

Blog

If Corruption Is a Cancer, How Do We Cure It? Lessons for International Anti-Corruption Day

Cecilia Müller Torbrand, Director, BSR

The link between the quality of government institutions that implement policies controlling corruption and economic development is clear. However, in many parts of the world, corruption is still one of the biggest obstacles to social and economic development. In the long-term perspective, being a clean company makes it easier to do business.

Challenges and Opportunities for Gender Equality in a European Luxury Supply Chain

Roberta Pinamonti, Manager, BSR; Victoria Reca, Associate, BSR

While women are vital to the Italian luxury sector, gender inequality throughout the supply chain still impacts them in the short- and long-term. However, both brands and suppliers are well placed to lead efforts towards improved gender equality in Italy, in both supply chains and in the country’s overall sociocultural context.

Supporting Women in the Luxury Supply Chain: A Focus on Italy

Roberta Pinamonti, Manager, BSR; Aditi Mohapatra, Director, Women’s Empowerment, BSR; Victoria Reca, Associate, BSR

Working women in Italy face numerous challenges in the labor market, and little is known about gender equality efforts and the gender gaps impacting women working in the Italian luxury supply chain. BSR and Wise Growth conducted various activities to assist the Kering Group with understanding the challenges faced and opportunities available to women workers.

Can Corruption in Your Value Chain Lead to Complicity in Gross Human Rights Abuses?

Joanna Lovatt, Associate, BSR; Alison Taylor, Former Managing Director, Sustainability Management, BSR; Jenny Vaughan, Human Rights Director, BSR; Céline da Graça Pires, Associate, BSR

If businesses fail to conduct conflict-sensitive human rights due diligence and integrate their anti-corruption and human rights efforts, they may be linked to human rights abuses conducted by a third party. BSR recommends enhanced human rights due diligence that is both conflict-sensitive and that integrates corruption risk.

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