06 Jul 17 | Podcast
New principles to drive tech-based worker engagement
Companies don’t know what is going on in their supply chains on human rights and forced labour, a...
Innovation Forum Podcast
Innovation Forum hosts a weekly podcast along with regular interviews with business leaders in sustainability. Each week, we summarise the latest sustainability news and announcements, and get the views of leading experts on business critical issues. Widely regarded as one of the best sustainability podcasts around, stay tuned for regular insights, debate and analysis.
Nestlé income accelerator program: Annual Progress Report
In 2022, Nestlé launched the “Income Accelerator Program”, an innovative family-centred approach aimed at closing the living income gap and reducing child labour risks...
25 June 2025 - 13:30
Seeing the unseen: data, disruption and supply chain strategy
This week: Olivia Dobson, director of climate and resilience at Verisk Maplecroft, joins Ian Welsh to explore interconnected supply chain risks, the shift toward enterprise-level risk consideration, and emerging challenges around supply chain visibility. They examine how geopolitical uncertainties, regulatory compliance and data management are reshaping sourcing strategies. Plus: Ulla Hueppe, v...
12 Jun 25
27 Jun 17 | Podcast
Apparel supply chains: why circularity is possible and will come
Eileen Fisher is already collecting previously worn clothing – some of which is then re-sold, som...
27 Jun 17 | Podcast
Clarks on the next steps for leather supply chain collaboration
As a byproduct the leather sector’s ability to leverage has traditionally been lessened and there...
22 Jun 17 | Podcast
The technology that will trace, track and monitor supply chains
There are many benefits of supplier mapping, but what are the key elements in an efficient mappin...
25 May 17 | Podcast
Get beyond tier 1 suppliers to engage with labour risks
Smith, analyst with Ecovadis, talks with Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh about how companies are now...
15 May 17 | Podcast
How to be proactive on modern slavery migration risks
Lyon and Welsh discuss where companies can find information that helps them uncover where the mig...
15 May 17 | Podcast
Modern slavery – how corporate culture is evolving
A whole company approach to disclosure is necessary, and this requires new and innovative solutio...
11 May 17 | Podcast
Modern slavery – the move from reporting to fundamental corporate change
The changing legislative landscape has meant that companies are under pressure to be transparent ...
09 May 17 | Podcast
Could forced labour cost your company access to the US market?
The 2016 US Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act introduced restrictions on importation i...
05 May 17 | Podcast
Phil Bloomer: how to learn from leading companies on modern slavery
Bloomer points out that the content of the first 1,700+ modern slavery statements demonstrates th...
31 Mar 17 | Podcast
Why market access is essential for smallholders
Companies needs smallholder entrepreneurs to ensure supply security, and farming communities are ...
31 Mar 17 | Podcast
Olam’s low-impact development challenges in Africa
Stewart outlines how Olam has responded to activist criticisms, why the company has agreed to a m...