We are running a webinar for members on the Future of Supply Chain Audit to look at emerging best practice on auditing and supply chain due diligence, critical issues ahead of mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence. This webinar will hear from speakers with Q&A and knowledge sharing around how audit practice is evolving, particularly in light of coronavirus limiting on-site inspections and future national/international due diligence laws.
Agenda:
- 15:30-15:40 Welcome and introductions – Craig Melson, techUK
- 15:40-16:00 Studio Etica – Mandatory supply chain due diligence: next steps/corporate action
- 16:00-16:20 Circulor - techUK member perspective
- 16:20-17:00 Member discussion on best practice and Q&A
Presenter bios:
Vera Cherepanova, FCCA, CIA
Ethics Advocate, Consultant, Author
Studio Etica, Milan (Italy)
Vera Cherepanova is a former Regional Compliance Officer and author of “Corporate Compliance Program”. Vera has worked on the ground in Eastern Europe, CIS and Russia. Taking her experience in addressing the cross-cultural challenges of ethics and compliance, Vera currently consults with international corporations, non-profits, wholesale, and retail establishments, and small to large businesses, advising them on ethics and compliance programmes. Vera speaks Russian, English, French, and Italian.
Yue Jin Tay
Director - Business Development, Circulor
Yue Jin Tay has created, led and advised a variety of award-winning businesses and international initiatives for over 25 years - making things happen directly and through the entrepreneurs and business leaders he has worked with. Circulor has been using blockchain and AI, our technology platform is establishing a new global standard for ethically and sustainably sourced minerals.
Lucas Banach
Lucas Banach is Programme Assistant at techUK, he works on a range of programmes including Data Centres; Climate, Environment & Sustainability; Market Access and Smart Infrastructure and Systems.
Craig Melson
Craig is Associate Director for Climate, Environment and Sustainability and leads on our work in these areas ranging from climate change, ESG disclosures and due diligence, through to circular economy, business and human rights, conflict minerals and post-Brexit regulation.
