Balancing Act: A practical exploration of social and environmental supply chain due diligence in East Asia
When:
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Venue:
Online
We are pleased to announce the 2nd Seminar Series on Governance, Institutions, and Sustainability” jointly hosted by the Centre for Political Economy and Institutional Studies and by the Birkbeck Responsible Business Centre, within the Birkbeck Business School.
In our rapidly evolving world, the intricate web connecting governance, institutions, and sustainability has become increasingly prominent. We invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners to enhance this very important debate and to join us in exploring the profound intertwining of these critical elements at our upcoming seminar series.
Abstract
Within the context of increasingly demanding legislation on environmental and social due diligence, corporate sustainability professionals are arguably overwhelmed. The business implementation of necessary processes lags behind international standards.
This session aims to present examples of day to day trade offs and dilemmas that are common in Asian supply chains of retailers. Lack of supply chain transparency, accountability structures and meaningful data will be explored in a context of textile and household item production. We will explore the working reality of sustainability professionals as well as the perspective of suppliers. To conclude, some industry tools and governance structures that could enable better preventative and mitigating measures will be discussed.
Speaker
Wiebke Flach (Sustainable supply chain consultant)
Convener/Organiser: Dr Luca Andriani
Contact name:
Luca Andriani
- Wiebke Flach (Sustainable supply chain consultant)