What is modern slavery? Modern slavery is a complex crime taking many different forms. At its worst, it could mean the intentional trafficking of people for commercial gain or forcing people to work in degrading circumstances with no pay. However, there are many grey areas. Within global supply chains, modern slavery could extend to withholding workers’ passports, fining workers for quality ... Read more
Sourcing in Vietnam: challenges and opportunities
Impactt welcomed some 30 sustainability, ethical trade and responsible investment professionals to a seminar on sourcing in Vietnam on 13th October 2016. We discussed the challenges and opportunities of Vietnam as a sourcing location and introduced the two newest members of our global team: productivity and quality specialist Manoj Singh, our Business Development Director for Asia, and social ... Read more
Can Brexit help us understand migration? Reflections on the lessons from Brexit for the food sector
Alex Eastham, Impactt Senior Project Manager The UK last week voted to leave the EU, a decision that sent political, economic and social shockwaves throughout the UK and globally. As we reflect on a country divided, we look at the food industry in the UK to help us understand some of the underlying tensions of immigration, a concern many feel led to this historic decision by voters. I’ve ... Read more
You can’t buy respect – Rosey Hurst interview in the Walter Scott Journal
The following post includes extracts from Rosey Hurst’s interview with Oliver Balch in Issue 2 of the Walter Scott Journal. For more information on the Walter Scott Journal, please visit www.walterscott.com Years of treading factory floors have left Hurst with at least three abiding convictions. First, that global trade agreements are provoking a decline in working conditions, not an ... Read more
