Addressing Child Labour in Complex Upstream Supply Chains

Ethical Trade Sweden, Save the Children Sweden and The Centre for Child Rights and Business invite you to a webinar focused on addressing child labour in global upstream supply chains. The session will support Swedish companies in strengthening their ability to identify, prevent and respond to child labour risks. Join us to gain insights into one of the most complex and pressing areas of responsible supply chain management.

Designed to shift the conversation from compliance and avoidance to action, collaboration and meaningful impact for children, the webinar offers practical guidance, real examples from global supply chains, and interactive discussions that bring both the challenges and the solutions to life.

During the webinar, we will explore:

• The basics of child rights and business
• Where child labour risks are highest and why
• The realities of child labour in minerals, agriculture, textiles and other upstream sectors
• Ways to strengthen due diligence and increase leverage
• Practical tools and collective solutions from Bangladesh, DRC, Côte d’Ivoire, Indonesia and beyond

The session includes expert inputs, case studies, group activities, and an open Q&A.

Webinar benefits and outcomes

Child labour risks are often hidden deep within upstream supply chains, where companies have limited visibility and influence. At the same time, due diligence legislation and stakeholder expectations are increasing.

This webinar helps companies:

• Understand child labour risks in upstream supply chains and the implications for due diligence.
• Gain practical tools for remediation, monitoring, community engagement and youth employment.
• Learn from real cases across minerals, textiles, cocoa, cotton and other sectors.
• Be introduced to The Centre’s Child Labour Due Diligence Principles.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration with Save the Children and The Centre.
• Leave with clear follow-up actions.

Joining us is an opportunity to strengthen your company’s responsible business efforts, stay ahead of regulatory expectations, and engage with experts who have decades of experience working with children, communities and supply chain actors.

Who is this webinar for?

We warmly encourage Ethical Trade Sweden members and all Swedish companies across industries to join this webinar. It is particularly relevant for professionals working in:

• Sustainability, CSR and ethical trade
• Supply chain management and procurement
• Human rights, responsible sourcing and due diligence
• Risk, compliance and corporate governance

Whether you are at the beginning of your child labour due diligence journey or looking to strengthen your approaches, this session will offer actionable insights to support your next steps.

Contact

If you have question about the webinar, please contact Emilie Schultze on emilie.schultze@etiskhandel.se.