Balancing Values with Budget
Panelists, CEO of the Australian Fashion Council, Leila Naja Hibri and Anti-Slavery Commissioner for NSW, James Cockayne, Director of Australian Retailers Association, Jason Robertson discuss the findings and trends from the Australian Ethical Consumer Report. Commissioned by Baptist World Aid and Be Slavery Free, and produced by McCrindle, the report reveals what Australians believe about modern slavery, environmental sustainability and ethical fashion and how committed they are to acting on these values in the current cost-of-living crisis. It provides valuable insights into Australian consumers – what motivates their purchasing choices, who they believe is responsible for improving ethical practices and what barriers prevent them from shopping more ethically.
Tools for Modern Slavery Due Diligence
Hear from Dr Darian McBain on what resources tools and resources she wishes she had when she first started in the world of sustainability, ESG, supply chains, business human rights and sustainable finance.
Clémence Aron from the The Mekong Club will introduce their latest and best tools for businesses tackling modern slavery.
Forced Labour in the Uyghur Region
Laura T. Murphy, Professor of Human Rights and Contemporary Slavery at the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice at Sheffield Hallam University (UK), shares generously her insights and up to date information from her team’s work on forced labour in the Uyghur Region.
Making Human Rights Work With Worker Voice
Respecting human rights is a key part of HP Inc’s sustainability strategy. They are leveraging impact by ensuring workers know their rights and elevating the voice of workers. Find out more about how they are addressing forced labour risks by gathering verifiable data directly from workers about their working conditions, specifically forced labour.
Modern Slavery Act Recommendations
Australia's Modern Slavery Act Recommendations Report was released in May 2023. This webinar discusses the Act's implications for businesses and provide strategies to prepare for upcoming changes.
Rana Plaza 10 Years On: What Have We Learnt
Rana Plaza in Bangladesh collapsed on April 24th 2013 killing over 1,100 people. It was the largest industrial accident in history. It housed numerous fashion factories. It changed so much in the industry - so what has been learnt? Have there been enough changes?
Emerging Legislation on Modern Slavery
Webinar with ELEVATE & Be Slavery Free on the emerging modern slavery regulation and legislation around the world.
Worker Voice Data
Worker Voice Data is a collection of information gathered directly from workers to understand their experiences, needs, and concerns. Million Makers provides a direct connection to workers deep in your supply chain. It allows your workers to share valuable data about their experiences anonymously, giving you a real insight into what is happening at sites within your supply chain.
Ethical VOICE to combat modern slavery
Consumers, industry bodies, governments and investors are demanding organisations know what's going on in their operations and supply chains, have a way to show it, and proof of their progress where improvements are needed.