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Fair Trade & Supply Chain
The news and information in this section pertains to Fair Trade and Supply Chain issues.
Fair trade is an organized social movement that aims to satisfy sustainable criteria regarding the supply chains of goods. Principles usually include fair payment for producers and other social and environmental considerations. Part of an organized social movement, fair trade promotes standards for international labor, environmentalism, and social policy in commerce between developed and undeveloped countries.
When companies explore the extent of human trafficking and slavery in their supply chains, what they are likely to find may be revealing and sobering. Prodded by a new law, the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act, manufacturers and retailers...
Press Release Published: Jun 17, 2013 – 12:00 PM EST
BRUSSELS, Jun. 17 /CSRwire/ - This week the European Commission will release the Guidance for the Information and Communication Technologies ("ICT") Sector on Implementing The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. This is a paramount step in advancing Human Rights practices...
Press Release Published: Jun 11, 2013 – 01:05 PM EST
LONDON, Jun. 11 /CSRwire/ - The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Group (ZDHC Group) today released version two of the Joint Roadmap. The Roadmap defines the critical path for achieving a new standard of environmental performance for the global apparel and footwear industry....
Press Release Published: Jun 06, 2013 – 02:40 PM EST
WASHINGTON, Jun. 06 /CSRwire/ - Longtime Walmart shrimp supplier, certified by the Global Aquaculture Alliance, engaged in serious violations of Thai law and international human rights standards, according to a new briefing paper released today by Warehouse Workers United (WWU) and the International...
Press Release Published: Jun 04, 2013 – 05:08 PM EST
SAN DIEGO, Jun. 04 /CSRwire/ - (Marketwired) - Leading North America seafood company, Bumble Bee Foods, today highlighted the collaborative process behind Wild Selections - a new high-quality branded line of products certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) that benefits World Wildlife...
Press Release Published: Jun 02, 2013 – 09:00 PM EST
NEW YORK and TOKYO, Jun. 02 /CSRwire/ - Japanese lifestyle brand MUJI has announced the development of an eco-friendly natural dyeing plant in Cambodia, as part as its commitment to the Business Call to Action (BCtA). The retailer, with international brand presence in...