Ethical supply chains

LRQA Business Assurance Thought of the Day - 3rd Party certification = Trust

– 14th Apr 2010 by Alex Briggs

Saffron Rouge, the first retailer in the beauty industry to focus exclusively on organics, has conducted a customer survey on the value of 3rd party certification of a company’s organic and sustainability claims. Saffron Rouge’s study found that 77% of their customers have trust and confidence in third party certification, whereas 72% did not trust natural and organic claims made by brand owners.

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Episode 6, Carbon Footprinting, LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series

– 11th Aug 2009 by Alex Briggs

In episode 6 of the 10-part LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series, carbon footprinting and “green issues” are discussed. Featured are Harriet Lamb, Fairtrade Foundation, Sandy Sutherland, LRQA and Solitaire Townsend, Futerra Communications.

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Episode 4, INDEPENDENT ASSURANCE, LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series

– 14th Jul 2009 by Alex Briggs

In Episode 4 of the 10-part LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series, the importance of independent assurance in restoring consumer trust in organisations and government is highlighted. Featured are Harriet Lamb, Fairtrade Foundation, Helen McTaggart of the Co-operative, Alan Knight and Kate Ives, AccountAbility, Sandy Sutherland, LRQA and Solitaire Townsend, Futerra Communications.

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Episode 3 LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series

– 2nd Jul 2009 by Alex Briggs

In Episode 3 of the 10-part LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series, Solitaire Townsend, co-founder and Chief Executive of Futerra Communications, offers insight into what businesses need to do to rebuild consumer trust, as well as the role that 3rd parties have in consumer decision making. Solitaire is one of the UK’s leading experts on environmental communications. In recognition of her work on environmental and sustainability issues, Solitaire was named as one of the original 15 “London Leaders” by then Mayor Ken Livingstone.

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Business Assurance Link of the Day, June 29, 2009 Ethical Behaviour is Good For Business

– 28th Jun 2009 by Alex Briggs

This article in Strategic Risk Magazine highlights the importance of Ethical Corporate behaviour during times of increased scrutiny and consumer distrust of organisations.

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Business Assurance Thought of the Day, June 26, 2009 - Reputational Risk

– 26th Jun 2009 by Alex Briggs

Andrew Tunnicliffe, chief operating officer at Aon Global Risk Consulting, had a very clear message for delegates at a recent conference:

Even in the heartland of corporate capitalism there is a realisation that they must embrace a sense of responsibility to the individuals, communities and even the global markets they serve.

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Danisco sees Sustainability leading Triple Bottom Line

– 26th Jun 2009 by Alex Briggs

According to this FoodNavigator.com article, Danisco’s new sustainability chief, Jeffrey Hogue, will look to build more value from company policies and seeing results on the bottom line – as well as for the environment and local communities.

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Episode 2 LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series

– 19th Jun 2009 by Alex Briggs

Episode 2 of the 10 part LRQA Business Assurance “Trust and Transparency” Podcast Series. This episode focuses on the “Accountability Gap” that was highlighted in the What Assures Consumers in an Economic Downturn Report. The research for the report was conducted in the UK by YouGov, commissioned by AccountAbility , sponsored by the Co-operative and supported by LRQA. The “AccountAbility Gap” refers to the difference between what consumers think an organisation’s responsibility is and how well they are at living up to that responsibility.

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Episode 1 LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series

– 9th Jun 2009 by Alex Briggs

The 10 part “Trust and Transparency” podcast series is here! Harriet Lamb of The Fairtrade Foundation starts the series with her insight on what it takes for organisations to rebuild consumer trust. She also talks about Fairtrade and how they have done during the current economic downturn. She also shares her thoughts on the What Assures Consumers in an Economic Downturn report, the latest in a series from AccountAbility, sponsored by the Co-operative and supported by LRQA.

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Ethical Supply Chain Video Podcast Series, Episode 4

– 7th Jan 2009 by Alex Briggs

Chris Anstey, Global Outreach Director for the Global Social Compliance Program is the interviewee for the 4th and final episode of the BusinessAssurance.com Ethical Supply Chain Video Podcast Series.
Chris talks about the importance of ethics and transparency for brands looking to protect both their profits and their reputation.

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