Mar 5, 2025 | Article, Ethical Business Newsletters
The EU Fight for Corporate Responsibility The European Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: This is A Defining Moment for Corporate Accountability (written by Sally Irwin March 2025) . For years, the European Union (EU) has led global efforts in...
Feb 27, 2025 | Global Modern Slavery Updates, Slavery in the Travel Industry
Is Your Travel Business Unknowingly Connected to Modern Slavery? Why Align with the UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights (UNGPs)? The travel industry is under increasing scrutiny to ensure ethical business practices. Aligning with the...
Feb 27, 2025 | Article, Ethical Business
Slavery is a Business Risk: What the ICC’s New Policy Means for Companies and Consumers (written by Sally Irwin) Modern slavery isn’t just a human rights issue—it’s a business risk. This new policy has teeth. In December 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC)...
Feb 26, 2025 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Ethical Business
Exploring Ethical Business Practices in Today’s Market Ethical business practices are more than just a nice idea. Besides being essential for building customer trust, they allow long-term success and a positive impact on society. In today’s competitive market,...
Feb 10, 2025 | Article, Ethical Business, Survivor School Newsletters
How Freeing Forced Labour Could Boost GDP by $611b – Insights from the Latest ILO Report The ILO report “Acting Against Forced Labour: An Assessment of Investment Requirements and Economic Benefits” argues that the global eradication of forced...
Jan 29, 2025 | Ethical Business, Ethical Business Newsletters
Wage Theft Laws Have Changed in Australia: What Businesses Need to Know Australia has introduced tougher laws to combat wage theft, and they’re a big wake-up call for employers. These changes are designed to protect workers and hold businesses accountable, but they...
Jan 29, 2025 | Ethical Business, Ethical Business Newsletters, Forced Labour
EU Forced Labour Regulation: What You Need to Know & How to Prepare On 12 December 2024, the EU announced the Forced Labour Regulation (FLR), which bans the sale of products made with forced labour within the EU market. Effective in 2027, this regulation targets...
Jan 28, 2025 | Ending Modern Slavery, Forced Labour, Slavery in Coffee, Slavery on Farms
Beware of Free Coffee – it Costs More than You Think! In today’s economy, the allure of a free or cheap coffee is undeniable. Whether it’s a complimentary cup at a conference, a promotional giveaway, or simply opting for the least expensive brew,...
Jan 28, 2025 | Ethical Business Newsletters
What is a Survivor Informed approach? Survivor-informed guidance is what happens when survivors’ voices guide your business decisions. [written by Sally Irwin] I’ve seen firsthand how empowering survivors of modern slavery creates transformative change. By...
