Content relating to Supply Chain

Australia’s new free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union unlocks access to one of the world’s largest consumer markets - nearly 450 million people. With tariffs removed on the vast majority of exports, sectors like agriculture, seafood, minerals, wine, and manufacturing are positioned for significant growth.But behind the optimism sits a major shift that hasn’t received equal attention. A new wave of international regulations is reshaping global trade expectations. Three major EU regulations are critical for Australian exporters to fully understand.

Supply chain risk isn’t always where you expect it. For many organisations, the biggest gaps are sitting within service providers - and they’re often the hardest to audit. With SMETA 3-Pillar (3P) and Distributed Workforce now here, the question is shifting from “Are we compliant?” to: “Are we truly audit-ready across our extended workforce?” Watch our on-demand webinar to understand what SMETA 3P means - and how to prepare with confidence.

Discover how a Workplace Conditions Assessment (WCA) audit helps organisations improve supply chain transparency, manage risk, and strengthen social, labour, health & safety, and environmental compliance.

Over the past few years, we have seen a clear shift in how sustainability is viewed across Australian and international supply chains. What was once a “nice to have” is now a commercial, regulatory, and reputational expectation. Customers aren’t just asking whether sustainability policies exist - they’re asking how claims are verified, how emissions are calculated, and whether supply chains are truly traceable. This is why ISCC certification is becoming increasingly critical.

Modern slavery is not just a global problem. It exists within Australia and across the supply chains that support our everyday goods and services. As regulatory expectations rise and scrutiny increases, business has a critical role to play in identifying, preventing and addressing modern slavery risks.

2026 is a turning point for sustainability regulation in Australia. From climate-related financial disclosures to mandatory ESG due diligence and tougher modern slavery requirements, a new wave of businesses will be brought into scope in 2026.

Climate disclosure is changing in 2026, and your business might be next. In 2026, a new cohort of Australian organisations will be required to report under the expanded Climate-Related Financial Disclosure (CRFD) framework. If you're not currently reporting, now is the time to get ready.

World Quality Week 2025: “Quality – Think Differently”. This November, we’re celebrating quality in a new light, challenging traditional approaches and embracing innovation, ethics, and digital transformation.

World Quality Week 2025: “Quality – Think Differently”. This November, we’re celebrating quality in a new light, challenging traditional approaches and embracing innovation, ethics, and digital transformation.