Category Archives: Sustainability

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. 

Conducting a Double Materiality Assessment – Principles to Get it Right

Learn to conduct a double materiality analysis, a key exercise for a company building a pertinent sustainability strategy and ESG reporting in compliance with regulations.

Canadian Act on Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains: What You Need to Know

The S-211 Canadian law aims to combat forced and child labor in the supply chains. Extra financial reporting on Forced and child labour prevention.

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.