Content relating to Sustainability

Effective human rights due diligence strengthens your supply chain's security and sustainability. By proactively addressing potential risks, you can safeguard your operations from disruptions, ensure compliance with global standards like the OECD guidelines and the Australian Modern Slavery Act, and uphold ethical practices. This approach not only protects your reputation but also builds trust and resilience for long-term success.

Intertek SAI Global recently hosted the team at Australian Catholic Anti-Slavery Network last month for our newly updated course in social compliance auditing.

Recently, Australia reached a momentous milestone with the passing of the Modern Slavery Amendment (Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner) Bill 2023 through Parliament. This legislation establishes the first federal Anti-Slavery Commissioner as an independent statutory officeholder. Read more to find out more on what this means for your organisation and where we can help.

Within Australia, food and beverage packaging makes up 43.3% of Australia’s $2.7bn (2023) packaging industry, and so it is a complete no-brainer when it comes to considering the recycled content verification scheme to valid recycled content claims.

Protecting your people through social compliance audits is a moral imperative. ​ Did you know that taking a strategic, people-focused approach to social audits contributes directly to risk reduction, operational improvements, and liability minimisation? ​

This Earth Day, we are exploring the theme of climate education, as a key mechanism to reduce climate impact. There are several streams of action for Earth Day this year, and one key theme is climate education. Read and View our interview with Susanne Orme, our Sustainability Training Specialist.

Chain of Custody and Independent Assessment of Cotton Consumption. As part of the Intertek Brand, we are fortunate to have access to content that is insightful and meaningful globally and locally in Australia and New Zealand. In this webinar the team from Intertek delve into the world of sustainable cotton production.

The 2024 Climate Action Amendments to ISO Management System Standards represent a significant effort by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) to integrate climate considerations into a wide range of management standards. These amendments were introduced in support of the ISO London Declaration on Climate Change and aim to ensure that organisations incorporate climate change considerations into their management systems, enhancing their effectiveness in achieving intended outcomes.

As we navigate the dynamic terrain of social compliance in Australia and New Zealand, we find a landscape in rapid evolution. With the growing demand for standardised ESG measures, increased regulatory scrutiny worldwide, and a surge in consumer demand for ethically sourced products, businesses are being pushed towards a new era of transparency and accountability.