Too many codes of practice? Towards cohesion and sustainability in ethical trade

Too many codes of practice? Towards cohesion and sustainability in ethical trade

Too many codes of practice? Towards cohesion and sustainability in ethical trade

Ethical trade is becoming sexy. Codes of practice to help companies monitor social and environmental performance and relationships with suppliers are proliferating. Why are there so many? Why has there been greater concern for the environment than for the welfare of developing country workers at the end of supply chains? Can ethical sourcing and sustainability come to be part of the same agenda?