Category: Ethical Business
by Sally Irwin | Jul 23, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Ethical Business
We just love this proactive support of Australia’s Modern Slavery Act. Because it takes leadership and heart to see a law rolled out beyond a piece of paper. If only NSW would do the same! So thank you Walk Free and WA Government for taking a strong leadership...
by Sally Irwin | Jul 23, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Ethical Business, Forced Labour, Slavery in Cocoa, Slavery in Hospitality, Waterloo Cafe
Thinking you may have slavery in your dinner or dessert can leave a bad taste in your mouth. Shopping ethically can seem overwhelming. At the Freedom Hub Cafe we have always worked hard to partner with suppliers who audit their supply chain. That way you can be sure...
by Sally Irwin | Jul 19, 2020 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Ethical Business, Forced Labour
Are There Slaves in Your PPE ? Where you buy your masks and PPE matters. Are you supporting modern day slaves in your PPE ? The pandemic has pushed up the demand across the world. Factories are buzzing trying to fill orders. But are the workers being paid? Do they...
by Sally Irwin | Jun 26, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Ethical Business
What is the Government doing about people exploited in slavery? We at the Freedom Hub are very grateful that we live in a country with human rights. Also, we are also very grateful that our government cares. Because the exploitation of people into slavery is a...
by Sally Irwin | Jun 14, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Ethical Business, Global Modern Slavery Updates
Calls for European Companies to Focus on Human Rights Abuses in Supply Chain. We are always glad to read when governments are responding to the human rights abuse of modern slavery. Yes there is so much more to do. And it can often be overwhelming. The enormity of...
by Sally Irwin | Jun 12, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Ethical Business, Waterloo Cafe
Top Award Winning Ethical Cafe Reveals How it Creates a Feel Good Vibe by Changing Lives. It can be pretty daunting choosing which cafe to go to for a meeting or coffee catch up. Sometimes the coffee tastes bad or the tables are dirty or the music sucks. Other cafes...
by Sally Irwin | Jun 6, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Ethical Business, Global Modern Slavery Updates, Slavery in the Financial Sector
This is a great initiative put together by The Liechtenstein Initiative for Finance Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAST Initiative). They have launched a modern slavery certificate. As a result of this initiative they take another step toward their goal:...
by Sally Irwin | Jun 2, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Ethical Business
Australia leads in eradicating Modern Slavery. We are so grateful to be living in a country that prioritises human rights. We are even more grateful that we have a government that chooses lead the way themselves. They do not just expect businesses to comply to the new...
by Sally Irwin | May 25, 2020 | Blog, Ethical Business, Waterloo Cafe
Can you believe there is an Ethical Bread that is changing lives? In an industry oversaturated with delicious bread options, how did we choose the right bakery to supply the Freedom Hub and provide the delicious carbs to keep our customers happy? Great question. This...
by Sally Irwin | Nov 1, 2019 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Ethical Business
Modern Slavery & Ethical Business Ethical Business Overview: Many businesses are now engaging The Freedom Hub to help them prepare for the Modern Slavery Act. In the last few months we have run 2 workshops training small businesses in how to do their due...
