最佳Innovation Forum播客 (2025)

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Weekly podcast – From waste to worth: circular solutions for sustainable packaging 16:24

3d ago16:24

16:24

This week: Willemijn Peeters, CEO and founder of Searious Business talks with Ian Welsh about what a sustainable approach to packaging looks like. They discuss how businesses can transition to circular systems by prioritising design for reuse and recycling while considering existing infrastructures. Plus: Brazil's highway sparks outrage before COP3…

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Unseen struggles: business responsibility in modern slavery 19:00

3d ago19:00

19:00

Andrew Wallis, CEO of Unseen talks with Ian Welsh about the critical role businesses play in addressing modern slavery. Andrew discusses the importance of transparency, effective governance and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure human rights are upheld in supply chains. They highlight the need for stronger legislation and proactive corporate…

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Monday briefing – Foundations for the future of carbon markets 8:50

6d ago8:50

8:50

This week: Ian Welsh speaks with David Antonioli, former CEO of Verra and founder of Transition Finance about the state of play in the carbon markets. They discuss the foundational work being done to improve market integrity, greenwashing concerns and long-term decarbonization strategies. Plus, Ian discusses Scope 3 supply chains emissions with Nat…

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Reducing plastic use: the material innovations to look out for 27:54

10d ago27:54

27:54

Aidan Maguire, coalition program manager at the Plastic Pollution Coalition, talks with Ian Welsh about some examples of innovative new materials that can replace plastic at scale. They also discuss the outcomes from the INC-5 meetings and share insights on the need for ambitious treaties to address plastic production and harmful chemical use.…

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Weekly podcast – Finance: why nature-based food production solutions make sense 28:50

10d ago28:50

28:50

This week: Sajeev Mohankumar, from investor group the FAIRR initiative, talks with Ian Welsh about his research into on-farm interventions for livestock climate and nature risks. In particular, he compares the effectiveness of nature-based and tech-based interventions. Plus: major migrant worker abuse issues in food supply chains; the European Comm…

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Monday briefing – Transforming food and beverage amid regulatory challenges 12:02

13d ago12:02

12:02

This week: Innovation Forum’s Hannah Oborne and Ian Welsh highlight latest trends in the food and beverage industry. They discuss the implications of the EU’s omnibus regulation and share key examples of innovations and collaborations from organisations such as Unilever and TechnoServe. Plus: Agreena’s CEO and co-founder Simon Haldrup talks with El…

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Weekly podcast – Complexity to clarity: how the AFi guides ethical supply chain practices 26:34

17d ago26:34

26:34

This week: Jeff Milder from the Accountability Framework initiative and Louise Nakagawa from Brazilian NGO Imaflora talk with Ian Welsh about the AFi’s public consultation to refine guidance for responsible supply chains. They discuss the challenges of aligning sustainability standards, improving traceability, and supporting smallholder inclusion i…

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From data to impact: the potential of product environmental footprints 15:09

17d ago15:09

15:09

French sporting goods brand Decathlon’s head of environmental evaluation, Quentin Badenelle, shares his experiences implementing the requirements of the EU’s product environmental footprint. In conversation with Ian Welsh, he explores how PEF metrics can transform product design, supply chain transparency and consumer trust in sustainability claims…

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The social impact of circularity: How circular fashion can deliver for people, planet, and profit (webinar recording) 47:57

19d ago47:57

47:57

Circularity has the potential to reshape industries, reduce waste, and regenerate nature. But when it comes to the social side, is it advancing a just transition, or does it risk deepening global inequalities? This webinar discussion took a holistic approach to circularity to explore how circular systems can empower workers, foster economic resilie…

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Monday briefing – Making fashion fair: tackling uncertainties with innovation 11:06

20d ago11:06

11:06

This week: Ian Welsh and Innovation Forum’s Niamh Campbell talk about the tension between regulatory uncertainty and the need for innovation within the fashion industry. Despite these hurdles, new partnerships are driving progress in, for example, ethical sourcing, recycled materials and regenerative cotton initiatives. Plus: a preview of the recor…

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What are the human rights risks in critical mineral supply chains in 2025? (webinar audio recording) 44:42

21d ago44:42

44:42

A wide variety of companies face significant risks related to human rights in sourcing minerals critical to the energy transition. Join us to explore how businesses can minimise sourcing risks across mining, electronics, EVs, and renewable energy. The panellists discussed practical steps for monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. Speakers included:…

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Weekly podcast – Regen agri partnerships: putting palm oil famers first 40:07

24d ago40:07

40:07

This week: Rob Nicholls from Musim Mas, Livelihoods Venture’s Sébastien de Royer and Rizki Pandu Parma at NGO SNV talk with Ian Welsh about a regenerative agriculture programme in Sumatra, Indonesia – Livelihoods Project. They explore the importance of multi-stakeholder partnerships in enhancing smallholder livelihoods and regenerative agriculture …

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Can US agriculture be carbon negative? 20:22

24d ago20:22

20:22

Marty Matlock from the University of Arkansas talks with Ian Welsh about how US agriculture can become a climate solution, transitioning to be a net-negative in terms of greenhouse gas. They discuss the innovation in existing farming practices necessary and how farmers can be at the forefront of the transition.…

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Monday briefing – Latest food trends and how to empower farmers 10:28

27d ago10:28

10:28

This week: Ian Welsh and Anamya Anurag explores emerging food trends in North America, including farmer inclusion specifically for underrepresented farmers and continued uncertainty around input costs, labour availability and policies. Plus: a short preview of a interview coming up in the Innovation Forum podcast with palm oil company Musim Mas, so…

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Weekly podcast – What ethical sourcing means for businesses today 22:47

1M ago22:47

22:47

This week: Andrew Wallis, CEO of business and human rights NGO Unseen, talks with Ian Welsh about what good practice looks like when companies are engaging on responsible sourcing and ethical trade issues. They discuss the opportunities business can take advantage of and what incoming legislation means for them. Plus: more calls for delay in EU sus…

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Best practice: How to find the opportunity from regulation 15:54

1M ago15:54

15:54

Wayne Jordash, managing partner at Beyond Human Rights Compliance, talks with Ian Welsh about how companies are engaging with evolving business and human rights regulation, particularly from the European Union. Wayne shares advice on how companies can approach risk assessments, what to look out for and the opportunities from this approach.…

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Monday briefing – The business case for responsible sourcing and ethical trade 7:23

1M ago7:23

7:23

This week: Ian Welsh and Natasha Bodnar explores the critical link between climate change and human rights. They discuss innovative initiatives from organisations such as La Isla Network, Sainsbury’s, and Fairtrade, which aim to mitigate heat stress and support farmers in adapting to climate challenges, ensuring both worker well-being and supply ch…

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Weekly podcast – Could bio-based alternatives replace plastic packaging? 33:03

1M ago33:03

33:03

This week: Aidan Maguire, coalition programme manager at the Plastics Pollution Coalition, talks with Ian Welsh about latest innovative material solutions that could transform the packaging industry. They explore the challenge of developing alternatives to traditional plastics for packaging and debate the scalable solutions that are emerging. Plus:…

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Enhancing soil health from the ground up 19:12

1M ago19:12

19:12

Marina Ettl and Simon Pogson from fertiliser business Yara International talk with Ian Welsh about how to maintain healthy soil. They discuss what best practice collaboration with growers looks like and how to conduct soil health data analysis, and highlight which specific data points farmers should focus on.…

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Weekly briefing – Sustainable packaging innovations and achieving EUDR compliance 15:43

1M ago15:43

15:43

This week: Ellen Atiyah and Ian Welsh reflect on the outcomes from the recent European Union Deforestation Regulation webinar series, which discussed the impact of the delay will have over the coming months on value chains across the palm oil, soy, coffee and cocoa sectors. And Lia Da Giau and Ian take about innovation in sustainable packaging. The…

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Weekly podcast – Can agriculture become a greenhouse gas-negative industry? 25:35

2M ago25:35

25:35

This week: Marty Matlock, professor at the University of Arkansas, talks with Ian Welsh about latest research on soil sequestration, nitrogen use efficiency and regenerative farming. They reveal how existing farming practices could transform agriculture into a climate solution rather than a climate problem. Plus: World Economic Forum demand urgent …

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How did we get here? The no deforestation supply chain story 36:45

2M ago36:45

36:45

Scott Poynton, CEO and founder of A Different Way, and founder and former CEO of the Earthworm Foundation, talks with Ian Welsh about the past, current and future challenges in achieving robust and sustainable commodity supply chains. The discussion focuses on the evolution of corporate commitments to no deforestation, particularly in palm oil, hig…

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Weekly briefing – Agriculture’s carbon challenge: scope 3 emissions and supply chain innovation 8:33

2M ago8:33

8:33

This week: a preview of upcoming interview with Marty Matlock from the University of Arkansas discussing how the US agricultural sector can be better than carbon neutral. Plus: Hannah Oborne and Ian Welsh talk about latest exciting innovations in the food sector, such as dairy alternatives and recyclable food packaging. And, continuing the conversa…

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Weekly podcast – Understanding product environmental footprinting for the apparel sector 20:11

2M ago20:11

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This week: French sportswear brand Decathlon’s Quentin Badonnel talks with Ian Welsh about the intricacies of product environmental footprinting. They discuss the European Union’s Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) initiative, exploring how Decathlon has embraced standardised life cycle assessments to enhance sustainability practices. Plus: the …

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Recalibrating business sustainability: from ESG fatigue to meaningful action 24:58

2M ago24:58

24:58

In the second episode of the state of sustainable business series, Brendan May from Robertsbridge reflects with Ian Welsh on the polarisation within sustainability that had developed during 2024. They discuss the challenges of ESG fatigue, the shifting focus of major companies such as Unilever, and the need for a more streamlined approach to sustai…

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Monday briefing – Creating sustainable apparel supply chains: collaboration, circularity, accountability 11:20

2M ago11:20

11:20

This week: Innovation Forum’s Niamh Campbell and Ian Welsh highlight the upcoming sustainable apparel and textiles conference (Amsterdam, 29th-30th April), featuring thought leaders from leading brands including ASOS, Adidas and Burberry. From actionable strategies for decarbonisation to scaling circularity initiatives, they preview some of the key…

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Weekly podcast – Enhance soil health, feed the planet and protect the environment 24:21

2M ago24:21

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This week: Marina Ettl and Simon Pogson, from fertiliser business Yara International, talk with Ian Welsh about the role of the careful use of fertilisers in long-tern soil health, and the impact on international food systems. Plus: alleged child labour in cotton sourced by major apparel brands, such as Adidas and H&M; Danish biologists reveal the …

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Circular solutions: navigating legislation and innovation for sustainable packaging 20:10

2M ago20:10

20:10

Tom Szaky, CEO of TerraCycle, talks with Ian Welsh and discusses the company’s work in global waste management and the circular economy. Tom discusses TerraCycle's focus on recycling non-traditional items and advancing reusable packaging systems to scale reuse systems and the economics of compostable materials. They highlight the need for systemic …

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Monday briefing – Collaboration to drive sustainable food and beverage amid climate challenges 10:13

2M ago10:13

10:13

This week: Innovation Forum’s Anamya Anurag and Ian Welsh highlight some new themes and features at this year’s future of food and beverage US forum, taking place in Minneapolis on 28th-29th May. They share latest confirmed speakers including senior representatives from General Mills, Danone, Kraft Heinz, USDA, Smithfield Foods, Kellogg Company and…

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Weekly podcast – How to stay ahead of the legislative curve for responsible sourcing this decade 40:38

2M ago40:38

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This week: Ian Welsh talks with Scott Poynton, CEO and founder of A Different Way and founder and former CEO of the Earthworm Foundation. They discuss the current and future challenges, and some positive thoughts as we look into the second half of the decade. Scott highlights how regulation might develop and what companies should do to stay ahead o…

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Transforming agricultural practices towards sustainable land use 27:18

2M ago27:18

27:18

Tropical Forest Alliance executive director Jack Hurd and Gustavo Idigoras, president of the Argentinian Edible Oils Association, join Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh to discuss the critical role of land use in addressing climate change, particularly in light of recent regulations such as the European Union Deforestation Regulation. They explore how a…

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Weekly briefing – Tackling 2025’s emerging responsible sourcing challenges 7:28

2M ago7:28

7:28

This week: Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh and Natasha Bodnar share some updates about the upcoming responsible sourcing and ethical trade forum, taking place in London on 19th-20th March. They talk about the developing conference agenda and the latest confirmed speakers. For full details on how to get involved, click here. Plus: a preview of Ian’s co…

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EUDR unpacked #3: palm and soy plantations under the lens (webinar audio recording) 1:07:38

3M ago1:07:38

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In the third webinar in the 'EUDR unpacked' series, we addressed critical questions surrounding the regulation. This session focused specifically on the impact of EUDR on palm oil and soy plantations, putting these sectors under the spotlight. Panel: Heleen Van Den Hombergh, senior policy advisor at IUCN NL, coordinator at Collaborative Soy Initiat…

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Weekly podcast – What to expect in 2025 for sustainable business 35:20

3M ago35:20

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This week: In the latest state-of-sustainable-business series conversation, Brendan May, business expert and founder of Robertsbridge, talks with Ian Welsh about emerging trends for 2025. They highlight disclosure fatigue, and the importance of streamlining business efforts and focus on impactful environmental actions. Plus: quick-fire insights fro…

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Monday briefing: What does best-in-class procurement strategy look like? 12:34

3M ago12:34

12:34

Monday briefing: What does best-in-class procurement strategy look like? This week, Innovation Forum’s Hannah Oborne and Ian Welsh reflect on some of the conversation in Washington DC a at the recent Scope 3 Innovation Forum. And, speaking at the conference, Altruistiq CEO Saif Hameed shares some thoughts on what makes for good supply chain engagem…

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EUDR unpacked #2: coffee and cocoa supply chains under the lens (webinar recording) 1:14:46

3M ago1:14:46

1:14:46

The postponement of the EUDR deadline offers coffee and cocoa supply chains more time to comply, but what do smallholder farmers think of this delay? This webinar examined the effects of the newly-proposed December 2025 and June 2026 deadlines, how the delay will affect cocoa and coffee supply chains and the potential win-win outcomes for people, p…

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INC-5: what's next for the plastic treaty? (webinar audio recording) 50:06

3M ago50:06

50:06

The rapidly escalating problem of plastic pollution poses a significant global challenge, adversely affecting environmental, social economic and health aspects of sustainable development. According to WWF, if current trends continue unchecked and no immediate measures are taken, global plastic waste could almost triple, reaching approximately 1.2 b…

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Weekly podcast – The role of reuse and recycling in packaging strategy 34:42

3M ago34:42

34:42

This week: Tom Szaky, CEO of recycling innovators Terracycle, talks with Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh about the current trend towards use of fibre-based packaging, and discusses how reuse and compostable solutions face challenges in scalability, economics and corporate adoption. Plus: Ian talks with Imogen Fanning from the Zoological Society of Lon…

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How legislation is shaping the future of human rights in business 24:25

3M ago24:25

24:25

Giles Bolton, executive director of the Ethical Trading Initiative, talks with Ian Welsh about the importance of addressing human rights challenges within supply chains, particularly for vulnerable workers such as illegal migrants. They highlight the need for comprehensive human rights due diligence, collaboration among unions, NGOs, and businesses…

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Monday briefing – How to balance packaging innovation, regulation and commercial goals 7:50

3M ago7:50

7:50

This week: Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh and Hanna Halmari introduce the upcoming sustainable packaging innovation forum, taking place in Amsterdam on 6th-7th May 2025. They discuss the key conference themes and highlight recently confirmed participants from Nestlé, Berry Global, Heineken, Diageo, TerraCycle and many more. Plus: reflections from the…

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Weekly podcast – Rethinking land use: collaboration to drive progress on climate resilience 41:49

3M ago41:49

41:49

This week: Tropical Forest Alliance's executive director Jack Hurd and Gustavo Idigoras, president of the Argentinian Edible Oils Association, talk with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about the importance of measuring land-use footprints. They explore best practices for setting realistic corporate climate targets that drive tangible emission reductio…

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Deforestation regulation decoded: how to stay ahead of the curve 11:24

3M ago11:24

11:24

Alison Kopf, CEO of TRACT, talks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh at the recent sustainable commodities and land use event, sharing some reflections on the discussions. They discuss the challenges companies face in meeting due diligence requirements amidst (potential) regulatory delays, emphasising the need for proactive investment in risk assessm…

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Monday briefing – Transforming apparel supply chains, and tackling Scope 3 emissions 11:12

3M ago11:12

11:12

This week: Innovation Forum’s Niamh Campbell introduces the upcoming 2025 sustainable apparel and textiles USA conference, taking place in New York on 24-25 June. She highlights the focus of the conference and recently confirmed speakers from apparel brands, such as Coach, New Balance, Forever 21, Eileen Fisher and many more. Plus: hear Alison Ward…

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Weekly podcast – Transformative timelines: the evolution of corporate deforestation policies 22:24

4M ago22:24

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This week: Scott Poynton, CEO and founder of A Different Way, and founder and former CEO of the Tropical Forest Trust, now known as Earthworm, talks with Ian Welsh about the history of the development of corporate no-deforestation commitments and policies. In the first of a two-part interview, they highlight landmark moments from Nestlé's pledge in…

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A deep dive into the potential of transition metals 26:09

4M ago26:09

26:09

Jon Copley, professor of ocean exploration and science communication at the University of Southampton, talks with Innovation Forum’s Toby Webb about the urgent demand for essential metals such as copper, lithium and cobalt. They highlight the implications of sourcing these materials, specifically its potential ecological impacts, and the innovative…

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Monday briefing – Tackling scope 3 emissions across supply chains, and final COPwatch from Baku 9:55

4M ago9:55

9:55

This week: Innovation Forum’s Natasha Bodnar introduces the 2025 scope 3 innovation forum, returning to Amsterdam on 11th-12th June. She highlights agenda themes and latest confirmed speakers, click here for information on how to get involved. Plus: speaking following attendance at COP29, Owen Bethell from Nestlé, gives final reflections on the dis…

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Weekly podcast – Understanding the opportunities from ethical trade practices 29:55

4M ago29:55

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This week: Giles Bolton, executive director of the Ethical Trading Initiative, talks with Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh about the shifting ethical trading and business and human rights risks and challenges. They discuss why they are getting the board room attention now that has perhaps been lacking in the past. Plus: the European Council pushes back…

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The financial frontier of climate transition: building agricultural resilience in Brazil 22:11

4M ago22:11

22:11

Niamh McCarthy from Orbitas, a Climate Advisers initiative, explores with Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh the financial implications of climate transitions, focusing on forest, land use and agriculture sectors. They discuss key findings from the latest report by Orbitas and discuss how companies and investors can mitigate risks, leverage climate-smart…

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EUDR unpacked #1: a deep dive into the current landscape and implications of the regulation 49:27

4M ago49:27

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In this three-part webinar series, we’ll cut through the noise and tackle these pressing questions. Join us to hear from key experts representing brands, traders, farmers, NGOs and on-the-ground communities. With the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) deadline now likely to be extended by 12 months, businesses will gain extra time to pr…

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Monday briefing – How responsible sourcing can drive resilience, and COPwatch from Baku 12:55

4M ago12:55

12:55

This week: Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh and Natasha Bodnar share updates on the upcoming 2025 responsible sourcing and ethical trade forum, taking place in London on 19th-20th March. They discuss latest speaker confirmations and agenda updates to look forward to, including discussions around how to adapt supply chains without leaving smallholders b…

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