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Ardea International

@ardeaint.bsky.social

A specialist sustainability, business and human rights consultancy with expertise in modern slavery. www.ardeainternational.com

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Announcing our 2026 e-learning calendar! Our e-learning options offer: ➡️ A mixed learning approach that includes videos, slides, quizzes, and additional reading material. ⏰ An on-demand option for anyone looking to build capacity on #business and #humanrights.

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Attending the @ilo.org 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour today - some inital thoughts from attendees⬇️ #EndChildLabour

Word cloud with answers to the question "What do we need to accelerate elimination of child labour in agriculture?". Most common answers include education, accountability, transparency, and social protection.

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

We've had a great start to the day here at our annual conference! Stay tuned for some key takeaways. #Conference #CPD #BusinessforGood #SupplyChainDueDiligence

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Our annual conference is kicking off this morning! We couldn't have done it without all our amazing volunteers, and support from DMH Stallard and the Bakhita Centre. #Conference #Volunteers #BusinessforGood

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

The key points ⬇️ (2/2) #IACHR #AdvisoryOpinion #HumanRights

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Delighted to announce the full line-up for our upcoming webinar, Navigating Omnibus: Addressing Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence & Buyer Requirements. bit.ly/4dUJxaO #DueDiligence #Procurement #mHRDD #Omnibus #Webinar #PanelDiscussion #BusinessHumanRights

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Looking forward to speaking and running a workshop today with Rory Oake at Fair Game UK's 2025 conference, discussing ethics, compliance and governance in football. #Football #FairGame #FairFuture #Ethics #ComplianceMatters

Colleen Theron and Rory Oake at the Fair Game conference. They are holding up a frame that reads "I'm backing a fairer future for football".

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Last week, we submitted our response to the UK government inquiry on forced labour. Here's a few of the key points ⬇️ #UKgov #forcedlabour #inquiry

Title card: Inquiry: Forced Labour in UK Supply Chains. Ardea's Response.

Are any sectors serving the UK market at particular risk of forced labour in their international supply chains?

In terms of international exposure, the forced labour corporate benchmark ‘KnowtheChain’ publishes on the three areas most commonly at risk: technology, apparel/garment industries and food and beverage. Within the UK, further sectors, including agriculture, retail, waste management, car washing, and the adult care industry are particularly at risk.

If it becomes known that a company is using or at high risk of exposure to forced labour, what impact does this have on consumer attitudes or profits?

Today, consumers are more informed and place greater importance on ethical buying practices. According to a 2024 Deloitte survey into consumer attitudes to sustainability, some of the practices consumers value the most in the UK are committing to ethical working practices and respect for human rights.

Are there any weaknesses or flaws in the EU approach?

Some businesses argue that the regulations create administrative burdens. To address this, the UK could provide clearer guidance and support, particularly for SMEs, ensuring compliance is both effective and manageable while maintaining strong protections against forced labour in supply chains

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Our latest pod episode is now up! Thank you to Manjinder Nagra for all your insights! We talked: ❏ What businesses can do to open doors for #diversity, ❏ How #rugby has shaped Manjinder's journey, ❏ Using your platform to stand up for positive change www.ardeainternational.com/thinking/man...

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Thank you to all our attendees last week, and to our wonderful speakers - Jen Green, Colleen Theron, and Dimitra Serafeimidi! 💡 For those who weren't able to make it, here's some key takeaways - 🧵 #creativeleverage #supplierengagement #humanrights #businesshumanrights

Slide describing the difference between a compliance approach versus an engagement approach to leverage. A strictly compliance approach is top down, and relies on tools like compliance checklists and punitive measures in case of non-compliance. An engagement approach works on the basis of mutual obligations, ongoing dialogue, and collaboration between businesses and suppliers to identify and address root causes.

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Today is #IVD24 - a day which is important to us as we work to set up our own charity, @tendai-int.bsky.social. We founded Tendai with the aim of supporting the well-being and dignity of women and girls vulnerable to exploitation. tendai-international.com

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

1/5 This week, we're at the #UNBHRForum! Here's a few of our takeaways so far:

Image showing Dimitra Serafeimidi and Mackenzie Kern, consultants at Ardea International, at the UN Business and Human Rights Forum.

Image from the UN Business and Human Rights Form, showing attendees sat at desks listening to speakers at the front of the room.

Image showing the United Nations/Nations Unies gateway. In front is the United Nations flag.

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