The &Wider Podcast

What does proper due diligence practically require from a company, and what is a good place to start for a company looking to getting going with due diligence along their supply chain? In this episode of the &Wider podcast, we are joined by Madeleine Koalick and Gwendolyn Remmert from Sustainable Links, a consultancy focused on embedding human rights due diligence and responsible sourcing within companies, to talk us through the practical requirements of due diligence, along with the effects such laws are having on due diligence and human rights globally.

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On this episode we speak to Phangisa Matsebula, the Africa Zone Compliance Manager for our longstanding client Anheuser-Busch InBev as we talk through the special opportunities that beverage brands have when it comes to building sustainable supply chains.

More than a passing fad, the sustainable investing boom is set to continue as more investors back companies with a clear social and/or environmental mission. How can investors help accelerate sustainability along global supply chains, and how can investors support their investees, to have positive impact in their business? Brian Rusling, an angel investor talks to us about impact and investing for social good.

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On our third and final installment between our conversation between Lea Esterhuizen of &Wider and Federica Suess of Etika, we continue our conversation about How smaller companies can tackle human rights and address the new due diligence requirements by looking at what to prioritised when it comes to addressing the new requirements, discussing what impact the German due diligence law will have on companies and business practices not just in Germany but globally. Enjoy.

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https://www.etika.io

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On the second installment of our conversation with Lea Esterhuizen and Federica Suess, Lea breaks down the passive and active elements of grievance mechanisms and how we can design these systems to allow workers to safely use them. Lea and Federica also talk practical steps on how smaller companies can be supported to conduct due diligence in their supply chains.

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https://www.etika.io

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On the first of this three part conversation, Lea Esterhuizen, founder and CEO of &Wider is in conversation with Federica Suess, co-founder of Etika, a Management Consulting firm based in Germany and Belgium. Etika offers a helpdesk, tailored training programs, e-learnings and templates that assist companies on their sustainability journey, and on this conversation the two founders trace the changes in the types of laws being used to drive ethical practices in global supply chains.

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https://www.etika.io

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In this episode we speak to responsible sourcing expert and &Wider's own, Greta Matos. She talks to us about technology and responsible sourcing, looking at what works when it comes to mobile tech and direct worker reporting, what data gaps exists in most traditional due diligence monitoring systems, and how listening directly to workers can help fill that gap. 

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On this episode we are joined by colleagues Emily Vining and &Wider founder and CEO Lea Esterhuizen in talking about &Wider's unique approach  in assisting companies with their responsible sourcing and supply chain transparency.

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We speak to EFI Managing Director Kenton Harmer about the key changes that still need to be made throughout the recruitment process on fresh produce farms, along with the changes he has witnessed around labour practices over the years, and the impact of COVID-19 on the leadership and ethical practices on these farms.

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https://equitablefood.org/scorecard

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How have laws related to due diligence changed over the past 5 years, and how can brands start when it comes to addressing these requirements? Founder and CEO of Ardea International, Colleen Theron chats to us about her one wish and hope relating to forced labour in 2021.

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&Wider is a worker voice or worker engagement provider, offering companies a direct line to the workers in their own workplaces through mobile engagement. We use our online platform to monitor working conditions through employee satisfaction surveys.

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