Author Archives: Farid Baddache

CSRD and data collection: 3 questions to structure ESG reporting

The implementation of the CSRD from 2024 poses a number of challenges for companies now subject to extra-financial reporting. In 3 questions, Ksapa shares its experience in organizing this essential process as efficiently as possible.

Understanding the 2023 update of the OECD Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct

At Ksapa, we have been extensively using and working with the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct. Here’s an overview of its 2023 update.

Gender Perspective Applied in Agricultural Commodity Supply Chains

A gender perspective applied in agricultural commodity supply chains involves considering the roles, needs, and contributions of both men and women throughout the supply chain. It recognizes that gender inequalities and differences exist, and that they can significantly impact the agricultural sector and supply chain dynamics.

10 Principles to Design and Deploy Successful Programs Involving Smallholders to Mitigating the Environmental and Human Rights Challenges of Agricultural Commodity Supply Chains 

Including the smallholder farmers perspective in agricultural project is challenging for a variety of reasons. Here are 10 principles ensuring success we have learned across our programs and experiences at Ksapa.

Addressing the Environmental and Human Right Challenges of Agricultural Supply Chains. A Cue Card for Corporate Buyers

By integrating sustainability considerations into their purchasing practices, corporate buyers can exert significant influence on agricultural commodity supply chains and contribute to mitigating environmental impacts and promoting human rights. 

Addressing Ethical Risks of AI Working on Business and Human Rights

Ksapa has been working extensively on human rights exploring how companies are embedding technologies across how they operate and deliver services. Here are some of our learnings to date to encourage the positive impacts while mitigating the risks.

Ensuring the Local Acceptance of Industrial Projects. Operating instructions

A range of industrial projects can contribute to local development, decarbonization and inclusive growth. Their acceptability is often no less complicated than others. Here’s an operating brief.

Why Climate Action Enables to Respect Human Rights?

We at Ksapa are regularly asked by our clients across industries and markets why we always include environmental considerations into our human right projects. This linkage yet seems to require a bit of explanation. Here’s an attempt.