Lifting the lid - How important are ethical supply chains?

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From seedless apples to Apple iPhones, complex global supply chains give us access to products we didn’t even know we needed. But are they ethical? For many organisations the list of reasons not to meaningfully track suppliers and prove their commitment to ethical practices is rapidly dwindling, with fresh regulations and incentives being introduced every year.

How do organisations stay committed to transparency when the social, human and environmental sides of supply chains are largely invisible to consumers?

Hear from industry and academic experts in business ethics and supply chain tracking as we explore some of these ethical issues — from modern slavery to regulatory frameworks and the conscious consumer — and what leaders can do to maintain ethical processes while retaining profitability.

Guests:

• Associate Professor Michele Roberts, Associate Dean (Post-Experience), UNSW Business School and Academic Director of AGSM
• Associate Professor Tracy Wilcox, School of Management and Governance, UNSW Business School
• Frances Atkins, Co-Founder, Director givvable, AGSM MBA (Executive) 2020

Find out more about Associate Professor Tracy Wilcox’s and UNSW research here.

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The transcript and show notes can be found here.

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