The climate crisis has continued unabated for years causing countries to seek initiatives to slow down global warming and reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Increasing concentrations of greenhouse gasses (GHG) are one of the main causes of climate change.

Peer Ledger’s MIMOSI Connect offers an all-in-one solution to support a responsible supply chain and enables accurate Scope 3 GHG emissions calculations. 

In support of the mandate letter issued in 2019, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) along with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada are launching a discussion paper on informing approaches to deliver the Government of Canada’s commitment for boat-to-plate traceability for fish and seafood products.

Historically, luxury goods were handcrafted in small batches within a specific geographic region. The fine craftsmanship, combined with real or perceived rarity of the items dictated high price tags. Persons desirous of owning luxury items, but who are unable to afford them at full price, typically turn to the second hand market.

Halifax, Nova Scotia is an emerging tech market with renowned universities, a high concentration of college-educated workers, and a growing IT ecosystem. In 2020, Atlantic Canada’s largest city jumped from 12th to 7th place in CBRE’s North America’s Next 25 Tech Talent Markets. 

The best products are ones that can tell a story. And as consumers are choosing to only support brands with ethical practices, the way they tell that story is important. 

Globally, we now consume approximately 80 billion new pieces of clothing every year, which is 400% more than just two decades ago - this is likely a result of clothing companies jumping on the latest trends, and mass producing many different types of clothing items.

As consumers are demanding more from the brands they support, many apparel companies are being forced to clean up their act and adopt more responsible practices and sustainable materials in the creation of their products.

Gold mining can be extremely dangerous and one of the most harmful practices is the use of cyanide to extract the precious metal from the rock.

The global community has committed to end child labour by 2025 and forced labour and human trafficking by 2030. In November 2019, the International Labor Organization (ILO), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UNICEF jointly published a report as the first ever attempt to measure these human rights violations on a large scale.

According to GoldHub, gold is mined in every continent except Antarctica, and uses complex distribution channels to meet demand. Because the supply chain is so complex and far-reaching, it is often difficult for companies that work with gold to be able to fully map their supply chain with confidence.

The final week of April marked the 14th annual OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains - an event that took place virtually this year and brought together speakers and participants from around the world.

While 2020 was mostly focused on fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, another catastrophe accelerated at an unprecedented rate - the climate crisis.

The new Netflix release - Seaspiracy - has taken the internet by storm as it tackles the many problems plaguing our oceans. While some have criticized the documentary for generalizing the issues and using outdated studies, Seaspiricy highlights the very real harm unethical fishing practices cause for people and our planet.

Clean Beauty is an up and coming industry with the potential to effect real, positive change. Unfortunately, many products branded as “clean beauty” contain hidden ingredients that negatively impact our health and the environment.

As consumers demand more responsible practices from companies, governments and global organizations are taking action.

On February 9th, 2021 a new due diligence standard for copper, lead, nickel and zinc was released by the Copper Mark, the International Lead Association, the International Zinc Association, the Nickel Institute, the Responsible Minerals Initiative, and with financial support from the International Copper Association.

The word ‘blockchain’ has become ubiquitous with cryptocurrency, but the technology has applications far beyond finance. There is growing interest in using blockchain technology to solve global sustainability problems.

Today’s consumers expect more than just empty brand promises - they want proof and your credibility as a company depends on it!