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The term Conflict Minerals describes 4 elements – Tin, Tantalum, Tungsten and Gold, and is commonly referred to as 3TG. But what makes these minerals “Conflict Minerals”? In short, if the income derived from the trading of these minerals is used to finance armed conflict…

As the modern slavery bill travels through parliament, the spotlight has been turned on supply chain ethics and transparency – or lack thereof – within supply networks. Home Office ministers claim that under the new legislation large businesses will need to disclose the steps they…

You could be forgiven for losing track of where things are with the CS3D legislation that has been slowly moving through the EU approval process over the last year or so. Here we provide a helpful update of what’s happened so far and what is…

Ethical issues in construction supply chains are only invisible if you choose not to look for them. This is a widely accepted truth in the industry, but the structure and sheer scale of today’s supply chains mean that labour issues and their causes can be…

Oh no! This event has already happened. Don’t miss out again by checking out all our upcoming events Modern slavery and exploitation can take many forms, from human trafficking to forced or bonded labour. According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), 25 million people across the world are…

Waste – be it material, gas or excess inventory etc – is the enemy of efficiency and effectiveness. In the supply chain there is now more pressure than ever on buyers and suppliers to cut down on waste in order to reduce costs, improve return…

The mining industry in Latin America has long been a vital economic engine for the region, providing employment, tax revenue, and key natural resources for development. However, its growth has also posed significant challenges in terms of environmental, social, and economic impact. In this context,…

Implications and Opportunities The Procurement Act 2023 brings about a huge transformation for the public procurement regulatory landscape.  While the act will have obvious implications regarding compliance, it also offers a large spectrum of business opportunities for those engaged in public sector procurement.   This is…

The Government aims to make the UK’s Public Procurement laws more flexible and focused on national priorities than was possible under the EU regime. Our whitepaper follows the same structure as the Government’s paper, set out in eight chapters and covers the key proposals including…

As the situation in the Ukraine continues to worsen in February 2022, it’s clear that whatever direction the crisis takes, the impact on supply chains will be meaningful and potentially devastating. We have invited experts from across industry to share their initial views on what…

The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) came into force in January 2023 and is set to have a significant impact on businesses operating within the European Union. The directive aims to improve transparency and consistency in sustainability reporting across the EU and will require…

Updating Stockholm’s Metro to meet the needs of a changing city Stockholm is a city undergoing big changes. As one of the fastest growing cities in Europe, it has seen its population swell to over two million in the last ten years. Every year, there…