Responsible Sourcing and Ethical Trade Forum

18th - 19th March 2026

London, UK

Making audits count: Practical examples of successful supplier engagement and improvement programs

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This session looks at examples from the apparel and textiles sector, exploring practical ways for companies to move beyond audit fatigue towards supplier engagement approaches that deliver real progress. Through audit convergence, better use of data, and collaborative programmes can reduce duplication and focus efforts where they matter most.

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These focused, problem-solving sessions tackle critical business challenges and provide clear and practical outputs.

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Day 1

Wednesday 18th March 2026

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Session type
9:20am - 10:00am
The global legislative landscape: What’s happening, what’s not, and what’s still TBC? 
Ethical Trading Initiative | Otto Group | King & Spalding | AIM-Progress
Plenary
11:30am - 12:15pm
Plenary
12:15pm - 1:15pm
1:15pm - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 2:45pm
2:45pm - 3:15pm
3:55pm - 4:25pm
ESG accountability: What do investors really want to see? 
Shift | Redwheel | CCLA Investment Management
Plenary
5:05pm - 6:00pm
Day 2

Thursday 19th March 2026

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10:00am - 10:30am
10:30am - 11:00am
12:30pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 3:00pm