How the sugarcane industry addresses child labour
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Child labour is a major challenge for companies in the sugar supply chain. As well as violating international conventions, child labour can pose substantial risks for long-term supplier relationships and consumer trust. In this webinar, experts discuss how companies can mitigate the risk of child labour in their supply chain, as well as proactively putting procedures in place to address instances when they occur
Leading the discussion:
- Armando Ortega, human and workplace rights director, The Coca-Cola Company
- Rachel Raba, senior research coordinator, US Department of Labor, Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor, and Human Trafficking
- Jose M. Ramirez, senior programmes and operations officer, International Labour Organization
- Tomás Regalado, president, Fundazucar
Introduced and moderated by Ian Welsh, publishing director, Innovation Forum
Amsterdam
21st - 22nd October 2025