Weekly podcast: how to boost smallholder livelihoods, and modern slavery risk trends to watch
31 Mar 25 | Podcast
Reality check: the role business plays in driving responsible sourcing and ethical trade
At the recent Responsible Sourcing and Ethical Trade Forum in London, industry experts joined Ian...
Is slavery the biggest corporate human rights risk? Plus how to engage smallholders to help them achieve their customers' targets
This week: IDH Indonesia’s Fitrian Ardiansyah speaks with Innovation Forum’s Toby Webb on how companies can best work with smallholders to boost farm livelihoods and countering deforestation. And Yousuf Aftab from human rights specialists Enodo Rights debates trends in how modern slavery risks are evolving for companies with Ian Welsh. Plus Starbucks new plastic pledges, Tesco’s new soy sourcing plan, why some retailers are dropping Nestlé products and mica supply risks.
Hosted by Ian Welsh
Amsterdam
21st - 22nd October 2025