The in-depth discussion is dedicated to the “Strengthening Business and Human Rights Awareness and Monitoring Capacity of Business and Civil Society Actors through Capacity Building" Project, which is implemented by the European Neighbourhood Council (ENC) together with the Minerva Business and Human Rights Association (Minerva BHR) with the financial support of the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Istanbul.

The project, which is the first project worldwide on the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) in Türkiye, aims to promote the full potential of the German legislation to have a positive impact for businesses and rights holders and guarantee human rights standards, prosperous and uninterrupted business practice with the right know-how and risk assessments.

Participant:
- Özge Nur Kara, Minerva BHR Projects and Services Coordinator
-Serra Zoraloğlu, Minerva BHR Projects and Services Coordinator
-Asuman Kübra Baş, ENC Project Manager and Researcher

Unpacking Germany's Supply Chain Law’s Connection with CSOs and Unions

Heute tauschen Frank Sundermann und Hans Boot sich über das endlich beschlossene europäische Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz und CSDDD aus, was keine neue Abkürzung ist für den Christopher Street Day oder für Deutschland sucht den Superstar. Was bedeutet die Gesetzgebung für Unternehmen? Anstatt Schwarzmalerei heben die beiden die positiven Seiten von Nachhaltigkeit im Einkauf hervor.

Mehr Infos zum Thema Nachhaltigkeit finden Sie hier:
https://www.durchdenkenvorne.de/nachhaltigkeit-im-einkauf/

73 - Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

Im heutigen Podcast nehmen Frank Sundermann und Hans Boot ein oftmals gemiedenes Thema in den Fokus: Politik im Kontext des Einkaufs. Von den Präsidentschaftswahlen in den USA über China bis hin zur Ampelkoalition diskutieren sie, welche Auswirkungen diese politischen Entwicklungen auf den Einkauf in Deutschland haben.

Mehr Infos zu unserer Einkaufsberatung finden Sie hier:
https://www.durchdenkenvorne.de/

80 - Einkauf und Politik

Is sustainability now a choice between compliance and innovation for business? During a time of regulation, (CSRD, CSDDD to name just two), ESG scepticism and increasing societal pressures.

In this episode of Social Impact Pioneers, we talk with Dr. Mary Johnstone-Louis,  Senior Fellow at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and Co-Director of Oxford’s Sustainable Business Programme. Dr. Johnstone-Louis brings a wealth of experience from her work across five continents, focusing on corporate responsibility and sustainability in various contexts.

We dive into the crucial conversation around sustainability as a choice between compliance and innovation. Dr. Johnstone-Louis argues that businesses must view sustainability not just as a regulatory requirement but as a transformative opportunity for innovation and growth. She emphasises the importance of interdisciplinary approaches that incorporate science, politics, and strategy, especially as sustainability becomes more mainstream.

Our discussion also touches on the pivotal role of academia in shaping sustainable practices and educating future leaders. Dr. Johnstone-Louis believes that researchers can drive meaningful change by challenging conventional business norms and inspiring new perspectives on corporate governance and ethics.
Listeners will gain insights into the enablers and blockers in the sustainability landscape, from emerging trends to potential threats. Dr. Johnstone-Louis highlights the need for businesses to move beyond mere compliance to create value through innovative solutions that benefit society and the environment.

As we explore Dr. Johnstone-Louis's journey and her contributions to the evolving discourse on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, we emphasise that effective sustainability practices are essential for long-term success. This episode is a must-listen for business leaders, academics, and anyone passionate about the intersection of business and sustainability.

Join us as we learn from one of the leading voices in corporate ethics and governance, and discover how you can be part of the solution for a more sustainable future.

Links:

Mary Johnstone-Louis: https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/about-us/people/mary-johnstone-louis

KPMG, 2024 Sustainability Organization Survey: https://kpmg.com/us/en/articles/2024/sustainability-organization-survey.html
 
IBM, How to create business value with embedded sustainability: https://www.ibm.com/thought-leadership/institute-business-value/en-us/report/sustainability-business-value
 
Colin Mayer, publications: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_Mayer 

FT, Forget COP26 boasts — decarbonising takes thousands of tiny, boring steps: https://www.ft.com/content/1bca616e-3398-4599-8019-8cd688364d9e
 
Oxford University, Net Zero, Tracking Progress: https://netzeroclimate.org/innovation-for-net-zero/progress-tracking/
 
SME Climate Hub: https://smeclimatehub.org

Business Fights Poverty Global Goals Summit: https://businessfightspoverty.org/global-goals-summits 

Business Fights Poverty workshop with Meta: DRIVING ESG INNOVATION IN THE NEW REGULATORY CONTEXT: https://businessfightspoverty.org/session/driving-esg-innovation-in-the-new-regulatory-context-with-meta/

Business Fights Poverty

Navigating the Future of Sustainability with Dr. Mary Johnstone-Louis

Min gæst i dag ved en masse om Omnibus-pakken, der skal styrke konkurrenceevnen og lette den administrative byrde for virksomheder ved at lempe og forenkle det hidtil implementerede CSRD. Men hvad er op og ned? Og vil pakken have negativ indvirkning på den grønne omstilling?
Et ord, der har været på manges læber i det sidste stykke tid er EU's Omnibus-forslag, som skal forenkle og harmonisere EU’s bæredygtighedsrapportering. Jeg diskuterer i dag Omnibus og forslagets konsekvenser med min gæst, Amanda Koefoed Simonsen, som er partner i Copenhagen Changery, og som rådgiver virksomheder om bæredygtighed, digitalisering og vækst.

Du kan høre om:
• Formålet med Omnibus-pakken, som er at forenkle og harmonisere EU’s bæredygtighedsrapportering
• Det skal ske ved at ensrette, forsimple og forskyde kravene fra bl.a. CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), CSDDD (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive) – direktivet om virksomheders bæredygtighedsmæssige due diligence og EU-Taxonomien (EU’s taksonomi for bæredygtige aktiviteter)
• Hvad pakken har af konsekvenser for virksomhederne i Danmark
• At Omnibus-pakken kan føre til en mere kommerciel tilgang til bæredygtighed og mindske fokus på sociale og miljømæssige aspekter. 
• At Omnibus-pakken er vedtaget af EU, men at medlemslandene i princippet har op til to år til at implementere direktivet i national lovgivning
Flere ressourcer:
• Læs mere om konsekvenser og fakta hos Martinsen: https://martinsen.dk/faglig-viden/raadgivning/omnibuspakken-hvad-betyder-den-for-dig/
• Læs mere om Omnibus-pakken hos Europakommissionen: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/qanda_25_615

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Omnibus - med Amanda Koefoed Simonsen

Hello, and welcome to the Business Fights Poverty podcast, where we bring you engaging conversations with social impact trailblazers. Dive into a wealth of insights, diverse perspectives, and valuable advice, all designed to enlighten and inspire. Gain first-hand understanding of how businesses and thought leaders are addressing the world's most pressing social challenges, empowering you to make well-informed decisions and take meaningful action. So, sit back and join us as we explore the frontiers of business-driven social impact.

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I Bæredygtig Business dykker direktør, bæredygtighedsnørd og forfatter Steffen Max Høgh ned i sammenhængen mellem ansvarlighed og bundlinje. 

Gennem interviews med en række af landets førende eksperter og erhvervsledere går han i dybden med CSR, bæredygtig forretning og cirkulær økonomi for at finde svar på det helt store spørgsmål - kan virksomheder tjene penge på at tage socialt og miljømæssigt ansvar? 

Vært og tilrettelægger: Steffen Max Høgh
Podcastproducer: Anette Hallstrøm, Hallkom
Musik: Per Bloch, Stimuli

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