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Filled with industry-led expertise on a variety of subjects, the whitepaper briefings will give you both industry expert insight and corporate case studies.

Sustainability Reporting and Comms Europe 2020 Report – Key takeaways and insights

Published on: Dec 2020

Post-conference report from the Reuters Events' Sustainability Reporting and Comms Europe 2020 held on 1-2 September where 2,000+ virtual attendees joined

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The Responsible Supply Chain Conference - Post Conference Report

Published on: Jan 2019

Insights on how business can drive cost savings, climate impacts and reduce social risks

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The Sustainability Reporting and Communications Summit 2018 - post conference report

Published on: Dec 2018

Our in-depth analysis of our Sustainability Reporting and Communications Summit 2018 looks at how business business can demonstrate future resilience through transparent, SDG-focused disclosure

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Responsible supply chain trends 2018

Published on: Sep 2018

This whitepaper will identify the critical issues for both sustainability and supply chain departments, through original research with contributions from over 100 professionals from around the globe.

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The Responsible Business Summit Europe 2018 - Post Conference Report

Published on: Sep 2018

17-page report that highlights the key takeaways and impacts of #RBSEU

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Huawei and Ethical Corp SDG workshop 2018 - key takeaways reporting

Published on: Sep 2018

Participants at a Huawei-sponsored workshop on the SDGs on the eve of last month’s Responsible Business Summit discussed the importance of governments and companies working together to bridge the digital divide

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The Responsible Business Summit New York 2018 - Post Conference Report

Published on: May 2018

14-page report that highlights the key takeaways and impacts of #RBSNY

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The Responsible Business Trends Report 2018

Published on: Apr 2018

The 4th edition of our annual global trends report

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Post-conference report: Reporting and Communications Summit 2017

Published on: Jan 2018

Our in-depth analysis of our 11th Reporting Summit looks at different frameworks, collaboration, SDGs, and how to monetise social impact

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12th Annual Sustainable Supply Chain Summit Post-conference Report

Published on: Jan 2018

The two-day supply chain conference brought together business leaders and 200+ senior executives to discuss how businesses can deliver environmental, social and business impacts through supply chains

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The 16th Annual Responsible Business Summit Europe Post-conference Report

Published on: Aug 2017

Critical learnings from the 16th year of the European flagship event

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Responsible Business Summit New York 2017 Post-conference report

Published on: Jun 2017

The summit centred on how brands linked purpose to profits and shaped strategy with empirical justification

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The Responsible Business Trends Report 2017

Published on: May 2017

The 3rd iteration of the annual survey of Ethical Corporation's global community

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Sustainability in North America - Top trends 2017

Published on: Mar 2017

This report highlights some of our key findings from our annual Responsible Business Trends 2017 Report from our community based in North America

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Sustainability in Europe - Top trends 2017

Published on: Mar 2017

This report highlights some of our key findings from our annual Responsible Business Trends 2017 Report from our community based in Europe

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CSR in Asia - Top trends 2017

Published on: Mar 2017

This report summarises the key findings from our Responsible Business Trends 2017 report for our community based in Asia Pacific

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Post-conference report: The 11th Annual Sustainability Supply Chain Summit 2016

Published on: Jan 2017

This 25-page report highlights the insights and takeaways from the 11th Annual Sustainability Supply Chain Summit in London, October 2016

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Post-conference report: Reporting and Communications Summit

Published on: Jan 2017

A 20-page report of all the key insights and takeaways from the reporting and communications summit

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The State of CSR Reporting and Communications 2016

Published on: Dec 2016

Through original research this white-paper will identify critical issues for CSR departments relating to reporting and communications.

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The State of Sustainable Supply Chains 2016

Published on: Dec 2016

This whitepaper will identify the critical issues for both sustainability and supply chain departments, through original research with contributions from 500 professionals from around the globe.

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The Global Responsible Business Review 2016

Published on: Dec 2016

An 80-page review of the three Responsible Business Series events, spanning North America, Europe and Asia

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The Responsible Extractives Post Conference Report 2016

Published on: Dec 2016

A 15-page report that reviews the key discussions from the recent responsible extractives summit 2016

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Post-conference report: Responsible Business Summit Asia 2016

Published on: Sep 2016

A 26 page review of all the sessions, takeaways, and insight provided by the second Singapore summit in the RBS series

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Post-conference report: Responsible Business Summit USA 2016

Published on: Aug 2016

A 29-page summary of subjects covered and conversations had at the Responsible Business Summit USA

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EC State of Responsible Business: Asia Snapshot

Published on: May 2016

Taken from the full State of Responsible Business 2016 Report, this 10 page snapshot provides extensive insight into the Asian response,

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EC State of Responsible Business: North America Snapshot

Published on: May 2016

As part of our annual State of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability report we reached out to our community to get an understanding of the top trends and issues for 2016. This mini-report highlights some key findings from our community based in North America.

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EC State of Responsible Business: Europe Snapshot

Published on: May 2016

As part of our annual State of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report, we reached out to our community to get an understanding of the top trends and issues for 2016. This mini-report highlights some key findings from our community based in Europe.

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Good Conduct Snapshot Report 2016

Published on: May 2016

As part of the build up to the 2nd Conduct Risk in Financial Services Forum, we wanted to gauge some of the top trends for 2016. We reached out to the financial services community to get a snapshot of what are the current key issues and likely trends in conduct risk.

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Expert Q&As: The state of Conduct Risk in Financial Services

Published on: May 2016

Part of the intelligence exchange in the lead-up to the Compliance and Conduct Risk Forum

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Viva Volunteering Briefing

Published on: Jan 2016

This 10-page management briefing provides insight into volunteering engages leaders within your organisation and delivers real business and environmental benefits

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Sustainability in USA - Top Trends 2015

Published on: Oct 2015

Insight from 383 members of the Ethical Corp community based in USA

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Sustainability reporting: A guide on how to use data to drive positive change

Published on: Sep 2015

This newly published management e-briefing features analysis, insight and case studies from Ericsson, British Airways and PWC

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CSR in Mining, Oil and Gas Review 2015

Published on: Aug 2015

A summation of the ideas, knowledge and strategies shared at the 6th Annual Responsible Extractives Summit Europe.

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Responsible Business Review 2015

Published on: Aug 2015

A 29-page report outlining the key topics and ideas from the 14th Annual Responsible Business Summit

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Responsible Business Asia Review 2015

Published on: Aug 2015

This 24-page briefing provides insight and key takeaways from the 2015 Responsible Business Summit

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Top Sustainable Supply Chain Trends 2015

Published on: Jul 2015

As part of the build up to the 10th Annual Sustainable Supply Chain Summit, Ethical Corporation engaged with the global community to gauge the top trends and issues in supply chains and sustainability

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Post-conference report: Compliance and Conduct Risk in Financial Services Forum 2015

Published on: Jun 2015

A summation of the ideas, knowledge and strategies shared at the Compliance and Conduct Risk in Financial Services Forum in London in 2015

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The State of Sustainability Report 2015

Published on: Apr 2015

This report is the first annual survey to gauge the current state of corporate responsibility and sustainability around the world

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Industry Perspectives on Social Responsibility in Extractives

Published on: Feb 2015

As part of the knowledge transfer in the lead up to the 6th Annual Responsible Extractives Summit, Ethical Corporation surveyed approximately 250 industry professionals to discover the upcoming challenges and opportunities in the industry.

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Key Good Conduct Trends in the Finance Industry 2015

Published on: Jan 2015

As part of the build up to the Conduct Risk in Financial Services Forum, Ethical Corporation reached out to gauge some of the top trends for 2015

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Top Sustainability Trends for 2015

Published on: Jan 2015

As part of the build up to the 14th Annual Responsible Business Summit, Ethical Corporation engaged with the global community to gauge the top trends and issues looking forward

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Commodity Prices Briefing: Building a CSR strategy during an era of low commodity prices

Published on: Jan 2015

Valuable insight into managing a responsible extractives strategy in times of sharp price falls and squeezed margins

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Banks briefing: Conduct risk management

Published on: Dec 2014

Public trust in the banking sector continues to take a battering after a series of scandals and fines. “Conduct risk” is the new buzz phrase, but can it be clearly defined and how can it be managed effectively for competitive advantage?

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CSR Communiations & Branding Pack

Published on: Dec 2014

This analysis pack contains information on how your brand can benefit from having an ethical slant, a management briefing with Alcatel-Lucent, tips on building a social camppaign, and several comms strategies that work

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Post-conference report: Ethical Corporation Awards 2014

Published on: Nov 2014

A 64-page overview of who won what and why at the Ethical Corporation 2014 Responsible Business Awards

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Good Conduct Report

Published on: Nov 2014

An interview with Royal London's CEO on what good conduct means and an analysis piece on culture change in financial services

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The Responsible Supply Chain Conference - Post Conference Report

Published on: Jan 2019

Insights on how business can drive cost savings, climate impacts and reduce social risks

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The Sustainability Reporting and Communications Summit 2018 - post conference report

Published on: Dec 2018

Our in-depth analysis of our Sustainability Reporting and Communications Summit 2018 looks at how business business can demonstrate future resilience through transparent, SDG-focused disclosure

View Report
The Responsible Business Summit Europe 2018 - Post Conference Report

Published on: Sep 2018

17-page report that highlights the key takeaways and impacts of #RBSEU

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Huawei and Ethical Corp SDG workshop 2018 - key takeaways reporting

Published on: Sep 2018

Participants at a Huawei-sponsored workshop on the SDGs on the eve of last month’s Responsible Business Summit discussed the importance of governments and companies working together to bridge the digital divide

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The Responsible Business Trends Report 2018

Published on: Apr 2018

The 4th edition of our annual global trends report

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Responsible Business Summit New York 2017 Post-conference report

Published on: Jun 2017

The summit centred on how brands linked purpose to profits and shaped strategy with empirical justification

View Report
The Responsible Business Trends Report 2017

Published on: May 2017

The 3rd iteration of the annual survey of Ethical Corporation's global community

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Sustainability in North America - Top trends 2017

Published on: Mar 2017

This report highlights some of our key findings from our annual Responsible Business Trends 2017 Report from our community based in North America

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Sustainability in Europe - Top trends 2017

Published on: Mar 2017

This report highlights some of our key findings from our annual Responsible Business Trends 2017 Report from our community based in Europe

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CSR in Asia - Top trends 2017

Published on: Mar 2017

This report summarises the key findings from our Responsible Business Trends 2017 report for our community based in Asia Pacific

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The State of CSR Reporting and Communications 2016

Published on: Dec 2016

Through original research this white-paper will identify critical issues for CSR departments relating to reporting and communications.

View Report
The Global Responsible Business Review 2016

Published on: Dec 2016

An 80-page review of the three Responsible Business Series events, spanning North America, Europe and Asia

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Post-conference report: Responsible Business Summit Asia 2016

Published on: Sep 2016

A 26 page review of all the sessions, takeaways, and insight provided by the second Singapore summit in the RBS series

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Post-conference report: Responsible Business Summit USA 2016

Published on: Aug 2016

A 29-page summary of subjects covered and conversations had at the Responsible Business Summit USA

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Sustainability in USA - Top Trends 2015

Published on: Oct 2015

Insight from 383 members of the Ethical Corp community based in USA

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Responsible Business Review 2015

Published on: Aug 2015

A 29-page report outlining the key topics and ideas from the 14th Annual Responsible Business Summit

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Responsible Business Asia Review 2015

Published on: Aug 2015

This 24-page briefing provides insight and key takeaways from the 2015 Responsible Business Summit

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Post-conference report: Compliance and Conduct Risk in Financial Services Forum 2015

Published on: Jun 2015

A summation of the ideas, knowledge and strategies shared at the Compliance and Conduct Risk in Financial Services Forum in London in 2015

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Key Good Conduct Trends in the Finance Industry 2015

Published on: Jan 2015

As part of the build up to the Conduct Risk in Financial Services Forum, Ethical Corporation reached out to gauge some of the top trends for 2015

View Report
Top Sustainability Trends for 2015

Published on: Jan 2015

As part of the build up to the 14th Annual Responsible Business Summit, Ethical Corporation engaged with the global community to gauge the top trends and issues looking forward

View Report
Good Conduct Report

Published on: Nov 2014

An interview with Royal London's CEO on what good conduct means and an analysis piece on culture change in financial services

View Report
The Sustainability Reporting and Communications Summit 2018 - post conference report

Published on: Dec 2018

Our in-depth analysis of our Sustainability Reporting and Communications Summit 2018 looks at how business business can demonstrate future resilience through transparent, SDG-focused disclosure

View Report
The Responsible Business Summit Europe 2018 - Post Conference Report

Published on: Sep 2018

17-page report that highlights the key takeaways and impacts of #RBSEU

View Report
The Responsible Business Summit New York 2018 - Post Conference Report

Published on: May 2018

14-page report that highlights the key takeaways and impacts of #RBSNY

View Report
The Responsible Business Trends Report 2018

Published on: Apr 2018

The 4th edition of our annual global trends report

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Post-conference report: Reporting and Communications Summit 2017

Published on: Jan 2018

Our in-depth analysis of our 11th Reporting Summit looks at different frameworks, collaboration, SDGs, and how to monetise social impact

View Report
12th Annual Sustainable Supply Chain Summit Post-conference Report

Published on: Jan 2018

The two-day supply chain conference brought together business leaders and 200+ senior executives to discuss how businesses can deliver environmental, social and business impacts through supply chains

View Report
The 16th Annual Responsible Business Summit Europe Post-conference Report

Published on: Aug 2017

Critical learnings from the 16th year of the European flagship event

View Report
Post-conference report: Reporting and Communications Summit

Published on: Jan 2017

A 20-page report of all the key insights and takeaways from the reporting and communications summit

View Report
Sustainability reporting: A guide on how to use data to drive positive change

Published on: Sep 2015

This newly published management e-briefing features analysis, insight and case studies from Ericsson, British Airways and PWC

View Report
The State of Sustainability Report 2015

Published on: Apr 2015

This report is the first annual survey to gauge the current state of corporate responsibility and sustainability around the world

View Report
CSR Communiations & Branding Pack

Published on: Dec 2014

This analysis pack contains information on how your brand can benefit from having an ethical slant, a management briefing with Alcatel-Lucent, tips on building a social camppaign, and several comms strategies that work

View Report
The Responsible Supply Chain Conference - Post Conference Report

Published on: Jan 2019

Insights on how business can drive cost savings, climate impacts and reduce social risks

View Report
The Responsible Business Summit Europe 2018 - Post Conference Report

Published on: Sep 2018

17-page report that highlights the key takeaways and impacts of #RBSEU

View Report
The Responsible Business Summit New York 2018 - Post Conference Report

Published on: May 2018

14-page report that highlights the key takeaways and impacts of #RBSNY

View Report
The Responsible Business Trends Report 2018

Published on: Apr 2018

The 4th edition of our annual global trends report

View Report
CSR in Mining, Oil and Gas Review 2015

Published on: Aug 2015

A summation of the ideas, knowledge and strategies shared at the 6th Annual Responsible Extractives Summit Europe.

View Report
The Responsible Business Summit Europe 2018 - Post Conference Report

Published on: Sep 2018

17-page report that highlights the key takeaways and impacts of #RBSEU

View Report
Expert Q&As: The state of Conduct Risk in Financial Services

Published on: May 2016

Part of the intelligence exchange in the lead-up to the Compliance and Conduct Risk Forum

View Report
Viva Volunteering Briefing

Published on: Jan 2016

This 10-page management briefing provides insight into volunteering engages leaders within your organisation and delivers real business and environmental benefits

View Report
The Sustainability Reporting and Communications Summit 2018 - post conference report

Published on: Dec 2018

Our in-depth analysis of our Sustainability Reporting and Communications Summit 2018 looks at how business business can demonstrate future resilience through transparent, SDG-focused disclosure

View Report
The Responsible Business Summit Europe 2018 - Post Conference Report

Published on: Sep 2018

17-page report that highlights the key takeaways and impacts of #RBSEU

View Report
The Responsible Business Trends Report 2018

Published on: Apr 2018

The 4th edition of our annual global trends report

View Report
The Responsible Extractives Post Conference Report 2016

Published on: Dec 2016

A 15-page report that reviews the key discussions from the recent responsible extractives summit 2016

View Report
EC State of Responsible Business: Asia Snapshot

Published on: May 2016

Taken from the full State of Responsible Business 2016 Report, this 10 page snapshot provides extensive insight into the Asian response,

View Report
EC State of Responsible Business: North America Snapshot

Published on: May 2016

As part of our annual State of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability report we reached out to our community to get an understanding of the top trends and issues for 2016. This mini-report highlights some key findings from our community based in North America.

View Report
EC State of Responsible Business: Europe Snapshot

Published on: May 2016

As part of our annual State of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report, we reached out to our community to get an understanding of the top trends and issues for 2016. This mini-report highlights some key findings from our community based in Europe.

View Report
Good Conduct Snapshot Report 2016

Published on: May 2016

As part of the build up to the 2nd Conduct Risk in Financial Services Forum, we wanted to gauge some of the top trends for 2016. We reached out to the financial services community to get a snapshot of what are the current key issues and likely trends in conduct risk.

View Report
Industry Perspectives on Social Responsibility in Extractives

Published on: Feb 2015

As part of the knowledge transfer in the lead up to the 6th Annual Responsible Extractives Summit, Ethical Corporation surveyed approximately 250 industry professionals to discover the upcoming challenges and opportunities in the industry.

View Report
Commodity Prices Briefing: Building a CSR strategy during an era of low commodity prices

Published on: Jan 2015

Valuable insight into managing a responsible extractives strategy in times of sharp price falls and squeezed margins

View Report
Banks briefing: Conduct risk management

Published on: Dec 2014

Public trust in the banking sector continues to take a battering after a series of scandals and fines. “Conduct risk” is the new buzz phrase, but can it be clearly defined and how can it be managed effectively for competitive advantage?

View Report
The Responsible Supply Chain Conference - Post Conference Report

Published on: Jan 2019

Insights on how business can drive cost savings, climate impacts and reduce social risks

View Report
Responsible supply chain trends 2018

Published on: Sep 2018

This whitepaper will identify the critical issues for both sustainability and supply chain departments, through original research with contributions from over 100 professionals from around the globe.

View Report
The Responsible Business Summit Europe 2018 - Post Conference Report

Published on: Sep 2018

17-page report that highlights the key takeaways and impacts of #RBSEU

View Report
The Responsible Business Summit New York 2018 - Post Conference Report

Published on: May 2018

14-page report that highlights the key takeaways and impacts of #RBSNY

View Report
The Responsible Business Trends Report 2018

Published on: Apr 2018

The 4th edition of our annual global trends report

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Post-conference report: The 11th Annual Sustainability Supply Chain Summit 2016

Published on: Jan 2017

This 25-page report highlights the insights and takeaways from the 11th Annual Sustainability Supply Chain Summit in London, October 2016

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The State of Sustainable Supply Chains 2016

Published on: Dec 2016

This whitepaper will identify the critical issues for both sustainability and supply chain departments, through original research with contributions from 500 professionals from around the globe.

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Top Sustainable Supply Chain Trends 2015

Published on: Jul 2015

As part of the build up to the 10th Annual Sustainable Supply Chain Summit, Ethical Corporation engaged with the global community to gauge the top trends and issues in supply chains and sustainability

View Report