October 2023
Intertek Business Assurance
The Business Assurance group of Intertek is a leading provider of auditing and management systems solutions.
This edition of the ESF newsletter highlights the significance of social and ethical audits in industries that manufacture products in countries with higher risks. Integrating sustainability and ethical practices with economic strategies has resulted in ESG ratings becoming a ubiquitous metric in the global financial landscape, demonstrating corporations' commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance principles.
#YoullBeAmazed to learn how?Intertek?is empowering sustainable businesses in Bangladesh with local expertise – the key to a greener, more sustainable future!
Richard Norris -?Ethical Audits - factories or computer systems?
Social and ethical audits are commonplace in many industries, especially those where products are being manufactured and where the factories are based in countries considered to be at higher risk.?Working hours, modern slavery, and workplace... Read more
David Muil -?How ESG is helping Canadian small businesses grow.
This article looks at the substantial role Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles play in fostering the growth of Canadian businesses. By intertwining sustainability and ethical practices with economic strategies, ESG not only... Read more.
Simona Romanoschi -?ESG ratings: whose interests do they serve?
A great article that is worth the read from the Financial Times, where they discuss ESG ratings and how they have permeated the global financial landscape, showcasing corporations' adherence to Environmental, Social, and Governance principles. But... Read more
Rafiqul Islam -?Enhance Your Sustainability Journey with Intertek's Textile Exchange and GOTS Standards Certification.
Empowering Sustainable Businesses in Bangladesh with Local Expertise. In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the significance of sustainable practices cannot be overstated. Consumers are increasingly demanding transparency and... Read more.
Mark Temme -?Why transparency and leadership are essential for ethical palm oil supply chains.
Traceability might be one of the current buzz words, but it is not THE only solution to fight issues such as human rights and deforestation. Read more.
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Lauren Whittemore -?Report: The Sustainability Marketing Skills Gap report 2023.
The Chartered Institute of Marketing's (CIM) "The Sustainability Marketing Skills Gap Report 2023" serves as a timely alarm bell for the marketing industry. As sustainability becomes a cornerstone for modern businesses, the report illuminates a... Read more.
Calin Moldovean -?ESG Check-In for Responsible Hospitality.
In a world increasingly attuned to sustainability, the global hospitality industry is moving towards significant transformation. Amid growing environmental and social challenges, the industry's stakeholders, including investors and customers,... Read more.
Jeff Eves -?Recycling Waste: An Innovative Way to Generate Revenue.
In today's world, where the problem of waste management is reaching critical levels, recycling waste to generate revenue emerges as an innovative and sustainable solution. By transforming waste materials into new, useful products, communities and... Read more.
??? Tune in to our latest Assurance in Action podcast
This podcast we discuss what the 'G' (Governance) in ESG means in relation to the New EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. Governance is the foundation for how organizations effectively manage and oversee their sustainability programs, and it involves key activities ranging from leadership to setting strategy, policies, processes, and controls to drive sustainable practices and create long-term value for all stakeholders. Learn more...
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