GFSI Conference 2024: Reading the room
It’s the annual Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) conference, we’re in the heart of Singapore, and we’re also at the heart of important conversations around meeting food safety needs in our evolving world.
Exploring human rights challenges in the seafood industry
In the ever-changing landscape of the seafood industry, the importance of addressing human rights risks is crucial.
The Forced Labour and Child Labour In Canadian Supply Chains Act
The Forced Labour and Child Labour in Canadian Supply Chains Act (“S-211”) imposes specific requirements on companies to report their forced labour and child labour risks throughout their supply chains by 31 May 2024.
Food safety trends - small businesses do not mean small risk
If food safety professionals thought life after the pandemic would get easier, the experience of the past three years has proven otherwise.
The imperative of human rights due diligence in deforestation
Forests play a pivotal role in maintaining the ecological balance and sustaining life on our planet. In recent decades, the world has witnessed the rise of deforestation which is the main driver of climate change and biodiversity loss globally
COP27 key takeaways for business
Navigate COP27 takeaways for businesses: combat greenwashing, address deforestation, reallocate investments. Learn actionable steps for sustainable supply chains.
Grievance mechanisms: A core component of human rights due diligence
Grievance mechanisms have emerged as a critical tool in the global push towards responsible business practices, driven by developments in human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD) legislation.
2024 guide to supply chain ESG due diligence requirements
LRQA has launched its latest guide, designed to assist businesses in navigating the complexities of supply chain Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) compliance.
Buckle up. There's turbulence ahead.
LRQA’s Kimberly Coffin explores the latest World Economic Forum Risk Report and its implications for the global food sector.
China's move towards ESG disclosure for global supply chains
In a landmark move for mainland China, three of the country’s leading stock exchanges in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen have introduced their first guidelines for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) disclosure by businesses.