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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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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 09/02/2026

#DYK? There are 138 million children in child labour globally, 61 percent of whom are in the agriculture sector. A new @fao.org tool helps build safeguards against child labour into the design of agricultural investment projects right from the beginning. 👉 bit.ly/45NC9eM

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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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International Labour Organization @ilo.org · 11/02/2026

Today in Marrakech, the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour opens—because child labour remains a reality for 138 million children. The world missed the 2025 target; now we must accelerate action towards 2030. 🔗https://6thchildlabourconf.org #EndChildLabour

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Great to see bipartisan support for the Modern Slavery Bill in NZ. It's one part of a general (and very encourging) trend we're seeing in the Asia-Pacific region, with South Korea, Thailand, and Indonesia having similar bills in progress. #HRDD #LegalUpdate

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 30/01/2026

A new @fao.org report highlights the need for greater coordination of gender equality issues and rural women’s empowerment in Kiribati and sets recommendations to maximize policy impact. ➡️ doi.org/10.4060/cd6640en

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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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UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) @unctad.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

The 16th session of the UN Conference on Trade and Development, #UNCTAD16, will take place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. ▶️ unctad.org/unctad16

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

A just transition is key; this story illustrates how that can be done in practice.

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Looking forward to attending this webinar this afternoon, it promises to be a very interesting session. #BusinessHumanRights #Tech

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

Looking forward to attending this webinar - the ICJ's upcoming advisory opinion follows on from the InterAmerican Court of Human Rights' advisory earlier this month (1/2)

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

A just transition means both social and environmental sustainability; as below, meaningful stakeholder engagement is a key part of that. #JustTransition #StakeholderEngagement

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Just a few days left before kick-off on our June webinar! With our speakers giving their cross-sector experience, we anticipate that this webinar will be valuable beyond the Omnibus umbrella - for any organisation implementing #HRDD practice and policy. #Omnibus #BusinessHumanRights

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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 · 09/04/2025

We're a little bit into April now, but here's what you might have missed from March! Outside the #EU and #USA, legislative changes coming down the tracks have illustrated the importance of recognising that momentum on #humanrights due diligence has picked up. www.linkedin.com/pulse/round-...

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The Round-Up - March

Upcoming Webinar. 30th April 2025 12:00 PM London: Risk Management and Resilience in Supply Chains – Insights from Taberah Webinar.

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Business and Human Rights Centre @business-humanrights.org · 18/03/2025

Our latest Corporate Legal Accountability update includes Earthrights Intl's analysis of a landmark IACHR ruling in favour of the U'wa Nation after years of environmental harm linked to oil, gas and mining projects in Colombia. Read & subscribe: www.business-humanrights.org/en/from-us/u...

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Corporate Legal Accountability Quarterly Update – Issue 52, March 2025: The U'wa Nation, private sector, and climate crisis: collective rights in the Inter-American system - Business & Human Rights Re...

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 24/02/2025

The 58th session of the UN #HumanRights Council begins its six-week session with the presence of the #UNGA President & UN Secretary-General in #GENeva. With the #environment high on the agenda at #HRC58, follow to know how it features in the opening. ▶️ tiny.cc/HRC58Environ...

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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 · 19/02/2025

Impactful report from @business-humanrights.org - as they note, companies headquartered in the UK were named 82 times in cases of alleged abuse against migrant workers in 2024. That number is 164 for US-based businesses. There is a clear need to take action to ensure good #HRDD 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

6. Technology also has a significant part to play in collecting and managing data, but reliance on one-way communication methods like questionnaires should be avoided. /🧵

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

5. Buyers should be realistic about communication methods; for a buyer with 10,000 suppliers, it isn't necessarily possible to sit down and talk with all of them individually. Using different modalities, like multi-stakeholder initiatives or forums can be effective.

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

4. An engagement approach encourages openness and transparency, fosters practical solutions tailored to suppliers' realities, and strengthens supplier ownership of both these solutions and of ethical compliance practices.

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

3. An engagement approach to leverage, rather than a strict compliance approach, is a more effective tactic. This means: Ongoing dialogue, mutually agreed targets, and supplier support, fostering long-term partnerships.

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

2. At the same time, the term 'leverage' is increasingly seen as perpetuating the power difference between buyer and supplier. Under a strict compliance approach buyers are expected to enforce compliance, with suppliers often assumed to be the one at fault.

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

1. Leverage can offer a method of implementing shared responsibility practices. It does not affect the business’s responsbility to prevent or mitigate the impact in question – it simply informs the appropriate action that the business can take to this end.

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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 · 05/02/2025

📣 Our event, Effective Due Diligence in the Apparel Sector: Understanding Shared Responsibility, is starting - stay tuned for some key points. #OECDGarment #Apparel #DueDiligence

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

The start of this year has been eventful, to say the least - though discussions have been dominated by headlines on the #EUOmnibus and the second Trump term, here's what you might have missed - plus some useful resources. www.linkedin.com/pulse/ardea-...

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Ardea Monthly Round-Up - January 2025

New & Upcoming 5th February - Online Event: Effective Due Diligence in the Apparel Sector - Understanding Shared Responsibility 27th March - Workshop: Measuring Effectiveness and Developing KPIs for H...

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

3. It should also involve considering barriers to understanding. That includes illiteracy; while 80% of people find reading contracts somewhat challenging - or simply don't like to do it - over 10% of the global population are unable to read their contracts at all. /🧵

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

2. Contracts are currently jargon-heavy, and difficult to understand for many parties. Best practice means using clear, actionable language that facilitates communication.

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

1. There is no silver bullet, but contracting can provide a clear foundation & framework for HRDD. Contracts should clarify the responsibilities of all parties and how they should co-operate for #humanrights.

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Some key points from our speakers, Daniel Schönfelder, Robert de Rooy, and Dr. Helena Haapio 🧵

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Our CEO, Colleen Theron, has kicked off the webinar with an introduction on legal context: "There is a requirement that responsibilities are shared fairly... this really shifts the mindset for lawyers. We are seeing this as an enormous driver for change."

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Our webinar is starting! Stay tuned for some key points from the discussion ➡️

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Business and Human Rights Centre @business-humanrights.org · 22/01/2025

Over 150 #bizhumanrights experts from legal practice, business, consulting and academia have spoken out against efforts to weaken corporate sustainability and accountability commitments in the EU amid "omnibus" announcement. Read the full statement: www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-ne...

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EU: Over 150 BHR experts from legal practice, business, consulting & academia voice grave concerns regarding 'Omnibus' proposal - Business & Human Rights Resource Centre

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

💬 What can I do to implement RCPs in practice? There are three core RCPs. 1. responsible allocation of risks and responsibilities, 2. responsible purchasing practices, 3. good remediation policies are in place, and that exit from the contract is the last resort. To learn more, sign up above!(5/5)

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

💬 Why is it important? It ensures that all parties in a contract benefit fairly, and helps businesses build trust and long-term partnerships. Responsible contracting also reflects positively on a company's reputation and contributes to compliance with legal and ethical standards. (4/5)

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

One aspect of this is ensuring that all parties understand the contract they are signing; this means considering barriers like literacy, and presenting solutions. (3/5)

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

💬 What is responsible contracting? Implementing responsible contracting principles (RCPs) involves practices that respect all parties involved, prioritise transparency, and minimise risks associated with unfair or exploitative terms. (2/5)

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Ardea International @ardeaint.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

One aspect of this is ensuring that all parties understand the contract they are signing; this means considering barriers like literacy.

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