Webinar series: tracking EU due diligence legislation For AIM-Progress, we designed and led a series of webinars on the rapidly evolving landscape of EU due diligence legislation. The sessions explored how policy, trade diplomacy and advocacy are shaping the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the Forced Labour Regulation (FLR). The…
Knowledge session on sustainability regulation for RVO For Enact, Bart Slob designed and moderated a hybrid knowledge session for the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) on the future of European responsible business legislation. The event, titled “Responsible Business Legislation under Pressure: What Now?”, brought together RVO staff and external speakers from government and business to discuss…
Supporting brands in navigating EU sustainability legislation We worked with AIM (Association des Industries de Marque), the European Brands Association, to help manufacturers of branded consumer goods address the challenges posed by evolving EU sustainability regulations. Our support focused on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the EU Forced Labour Regulation (EUFLR). We:…
Community of practice on monitoring responsible public purchasing On behalf of Grant Thornton, Ethics at Work organised and facilitated a community of practice (CoP) on monitoring socially responsible public purchasing. The CoP was an initiative of Rijkswaterstaat, which is part of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, and responsible for the design, construction,…
International Accord: transforming worker safety in the garment industry Project management Ethics at Work’s Bart Slob is responsible for the administrative and financial management of a large project aimed at making garment and textile factories in Pakistan safer for workers. It is contributing to improved working conditions for over 750,000 people, covering between 500 and…
Leadership and advice on decent work As the lead on decent work for the Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE), Ethics at Work’s Bart Slob was responsible for coordinating technical assistance on decent work, setting up and coordinating the implementation of a framework to assess job quality, and leading the development of a living wage…
Buyer consultation on the Bangladeshi seafood industry Before its merger with Kontali, the Seafood Trade Intelligence Portal (STIP) used global networks to bring together forward-thinking suppliers of seafood, buyers and investors. STIP’s products and services tracked developments in supply chains and enabled companies to find business partners that can meet their quality and sustainability requirements.…
Training and coaching on sustainable business For the Import Promotion Desk (IPD) we helped companies develop and implement sustainable business strategies. We trained and coached over 40 companies in Indonesia, Nepal and Egypt. These companies produce medicinal and aromatic plants, essential oils, natural ingredients, and fresh fruits and vegetables. IPD provides advice to exporters in developing…
Mid-term review of the Chain Reaction Research programme Ethics at Work helped URSUS Consulting conduct a mid-term review of the Chain Reaction Research (CRR) programme. CRR produces reports on deforestation and engages with investors. CRR’s analysis is a driver for change, as it informs investors that use their financial leverage to stimulate companies to adopt no deforestation policies.…
Launch of the Platform Living Wage Financials We helped ASN Bank organise and moderate the official launch of the Platform Living Wage Financials (PLWF) in The Hague. ASN Bank is one PLWF’s founders. Collectively this investor coalition represents over € 700 billion assets under management (AUM). Under the umbrella of the platform, financial institutions come together…
