Reports

Going Beyond the Supply Chain in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Monday Feb 27, 2012

BSR Staff

We conducted research and interviews with representatives from a range of companies, international aid and advocacy NGOs, local development NGOs, and government to better understand the greatest needs and opportunities. This report summarizes our findings and identifies various opportunities for companies to engage in development activities to support a stable region, local economy, and society.

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Blog

Blockchain through the Whole Supply Chain: Traceability at the Source Depends on Trust

Tara Norton, Managing Director, BSR

This blog is the second in a series where BSR and Envisible document their project to support a global brand and its supply chain partners to establish a blockchain-enabled traceable supply chain that delivers sustainability benefits to all the actors in the supply chain.

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, Senior Advisor, 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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