Responsible Sourcing Archives

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.

News: Helping identify embodied carbon in clean tech, ecolabel adds first solar PV modules to product list from industry climate champions.

News: Chemicals company in detergency and homecare sector launches first digital sustainability traceability tool using blockchain technology.

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

News: Cosmetics industry invited to invest in sustainable women shea entrepreneurs and consumers urged to tag a beauty brand on social media.

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?

News: Piled high, the volume of fashion waste sent to landfill worldwide every year is enough to reach up to the moon in less than 8 months.

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

New writing… Pleased to say I have another piece published in The Times newspaper today, as part of a special report

More of my journalism and blogging has been published in the last few months and I have provided a brief update