It’s no secret that top apparel companies have been accused of unethical practices over the years. From poor working conditions, to forced labour, child labour, and minuscule pay, apparel companies have set the bar for ethical practices extremely low.

We might be hiding behind masks for now, but the next time you apply your favourite lipstick or eyeshadow, take a closer look at the ingredients. Most shimmery cosmetics contain mica - a mined mineral that is often linked to child labour and extreme working conditions.

Smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles are essential in today’s fast-moving world. From an environmental standpoint, the lithium-ion batteries that power these devices are “greener” than lead-acid batteries, but an essential mineral in lithium-ion batteries raises serious human rights concerns.

“Conflict-free” is an aspiration of mining companies, but is this achievable in conflict-affected and high-risk areas (CAHRAs)?

Do you know where your gold comes from? With MIMOSI, everything is traceable.

Dawn Jutla was recently featured on Innovation Forum’s weekly podcast! In an episode centered around supply chain strategy, Dawn speaks with Ian Welsh about the mounting pressure to fix broken traceability systems.

Dawn Jutla believes that blockchain can bring important capabilities to the food industry.

2018 was truly an eventful year in blockchain. There is no doubt that in 2019 we will see another leap forward for blockchain and AI technologies. We’ve put together a collection of Peer Ledger’s best moments from the past year to share with you.

Consumers want the peace of mind that a company’s supply chain upholds their and the company’s values.

Where does your food come from? This is a question that often rings in the mind of consumers today. Whether buying from a trusted local grocer, a franchise supermarket or ordering groceries from an online delivery service, you probably pay attention to where you buy your food.

It gives us great pleasure to announce that Dr. Dawn Jutla, CEO at Peer Ledger, has been chosen as the recipient of the 2018 Startup Canada Women Entrepreneur Award for the Atlantic region.

To attract shareholder interest, the standard of responsible mining has risen, but just “clean” just doesn’t cut it anymore.

Who is to be held accountable for sustainability in the supply chain, and who pays the price?

Economics 101: Gold has long been a preferred choice for investment security. The Vancouver- based company Goldcorp is making it easier and safer to invest in gold with blockchain.

The excitement and novelty of blockchain has many businesses wondering how they can grab ahold of this innovative new technology. Just as the early adopters of the internet in the late 1990s took a rewarding leap into the future, so are those forward-thinking businesses that are working to integrate blockchain into their operations.