"Social Responsibility" News Archive

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) mandates companies to adhere to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), facilitating disclosure of social and environmental data as per updated regulations

Governments, as the foremost consumers within their economies, wield considerable influence over market dynamics. By adopting international standards, particularly those set by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), public sector procurement can be realigned with global best practices. This move not only promotes ethical sourcing and sustainability but also positions governments as leaders in responsible business conduct.

H&M and Slow Factory have joined forces for a five-year partnership focused on industry-wide change, with an emphasis on human rights and climate justice, sparked by H&M employees' commitment to fund social and environmental justice initiatives.

Examining the pivotal role of public procurement in advancing sustainability, addressing its impact on economic, environmental, and social goals, and urging for stronger policies and innovations in procurement practices.

At the recent Fast Company Innovation Festival, industry leaders explored the essential elements required to establish a supply chain that prioritizes sustainability and ethical practices. The discussion revealed a stark reality: when consumers purchase everyday items, such as a set of bed sheets from a large retail chain, they often remain oblivious to the origins of those materials and the complexities of the associated supply chain. Unfortunately, many companies lack this transparency themselves.