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Tag: Ethical Sourcing

Close-up of lithium-ion battery pack module, revealing grid of upright chrome-coloured cylinder-shaped batteries, sat within blue and orange casing.
September 18, 2024 Jim McClelland

Human rights risks in world battery supply chain

News: Up to 75% of global lithium-ion battery supply chain is at risk of exposure to human rights abuses, such as forced and child labour.

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Bales of whiteish cotton stacked in a farm building, or shed.
November 8, 2023 Jim McClelland

Traceability boost for cotton in fashion and textiles

News: Cotton sustainability initiative launches first-of-its-kind traceability solution to boost transparency in fashion and textile sectors.

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Detail from front of ISO report, showing coffee sacks, with ISO logo and 20400 superimposed over top of image.
March 2, 2023 Jim McClelland

ISO 20400: Five more years to kick-on to next level

Guest Blog by Shaun McCarthy OBE: With interest in the ISO 20400 Standard on the up, but attainment still low, what do we need to kick-on?

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Young mine workers with inadequate health and safety provision
April 8, 2021 Jim McClelland

Guest Blog: Responsible sourcing a sustainable smartphone

Responsible sourcing in supply chains: Dr Assheton Carter looks at lessons to be learned from the most sustainable smartphone in the world.

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June 20, 2018 Jim McClelland

Sustainability win-win: ‘Future of Procurement’ in The Times

New writing…. Pleased to say I have had another article published in The Times newspaper, as part of a special Raconteur

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November 19, 2015 Jim McClelland

Hacked: Manifesto for Ethical Sourcing in Construction

10 Pledges to Align Industry Values with Business Ethics & Human Rights  1 Bribery & Corruption; 2 Labour & Workers’

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June 26, 2015 Jim McClelland

Construction: Inclusivity, collaboration and ethics

More of my journalism and blogging pieces have been published in the last few weeks and I have provided a brief

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