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Episode 6 of ABCs of ESG Podcast Series Now Available

Apr 12 2023 #esg, #human-rights, #social, #supply-chain

The sixth episode in our ABC’s of ESG series is now live on PracticalESG.com. In this episode, we discuss human rights and supply chains. We examine how these issues impact companies and how ESG professionals can manage them.

Agenda

What are supply chains?
How companies can manage supply chain issues
Major regulatory schemes
Supply chain risk mitigation

We continue to add more episodes each week so stay tuned. If you’re not already a PracticalESG.com member with access to these podcasts and other resources, sign up now and take advantage of our no-risk “100-Day Promise” – During the first 100 days as an activated member, you may cancel for any reason and receive a full refund.

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Zachary Barlow is a licensed attorney. He earned his JD from the University of Mississippi and has a bachelor’s in Public Policy Leadership. He practiced law at a mid-size firm and handled a wide variety of cases. During this time he assisted in overseeing compliance of a public entity and litigated contract disputes, gaining experience both in and outside of the courtroom. Zachary currently assists the PracticalESG.com editorial team by providing research and creating content on a spectrum of ESG… View Profile

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