Responsible Sourcing and Ethical Trade Forum

18th - 19th March 2026

London, UK

Q&A: Building supplier engagement & accountability: What it takes to implement decent work commitments that stick

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This session explores the reality of deploying Decent Work practices within your suppliers base, starting from policies then moving towards implementation. We’ll examine lessons from embedding comprehensive decent work programs across strategic suppliers to addressing why ambitious programs can backslide without the right approach.

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What to expect from this type of session...

Main stage sessions, but not as you know them. Because we’re off-the-record, leading experts can speak candidly about their experience with what works, and what doesn’t. At least half the session is dedicated to audience insights and questions to ensure we tackle the big issues head on.

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Day 1

Wednesday 18th March 2026

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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
3:15pm - 3:55pm
Plenary
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