In most industries, supply chains are incredibly complex and opaque, and rely on a vast array of suppliers, contractors, and labor pools. Lack of transparency in workplaces far-flung from corporate headquarters can expose companies, workers, and consumers to the risk of human trafficking, child labor, and dangerous, degraded conditions. This session will take a close look at partnerships between social entrepreneurs and corporate giants. We’ll see how more responsible sourcing, transparency, and governance can ensure fair and humane livelihoods for workers and better stability for companies.
Session Description
Time & Location
Time:
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM, Thursday, April 6, 2017 BSTLocation:
Edmond Safra Lecture Theatre
Speakers
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SpeakerCEO, VeritéShawn MacDonald is CEO of Verité, a civil society organization that promotes workers’ rights in global supply chains through research, consulting, training, assessments, and policy advocacy. Shawn has broad international experience in labor rights, social entrepreneurship, workplace health, and…
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SpeakerVice President Product Quality and Responsible Sourcing, TargetIrene Quarshie is a vice president in Target Corporation’s global sourcing organization. She leads a global team of 300+ team members, and is responsible for product quality and responsible sourcing. Her team’s purpose is to ensure Target’s vendors and suppliers operate efficient, safe and…
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SpeakerPrincipal, Nina Smith ConsultingNina Smith is an award-winning leader and Principal of Nina Smith Consulting, advising clients on human rights in supply chains; sustainable social enterprises; global governance structures; and multi-stakeholder engagement. Nina was founding Chief Executive of GoodWeave International, where…
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ModeratorPartner, Working Capital FundDan Viederman engages and supports entrepreneurs in pursuit of innovative tools to scale improvements for marginalized workers in global supply chains. He is a Skoll Award-winning social entrepreneur and leader in supply chain innovation, having led Verite for fifteen years. He began his career…
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SpeakerHuman Rights Director, Mars, IncorporatedMarika is Human Rights Director at Mars, Incorporated. She leads global human rights strategy, policy, guidance, external engagement, and governance, collaborating with groups across the Mars business and value chain to advance respect for human rights. This work focuses on human…