IBA Annual Conference Seoul 2019
22 Sep - 27 Sep 2019
Room 327 C, Floor 3
Session information
Promoting responsible supply chains in Asia, connecting western and Asian lawyers
Wednesday 25 September (0930 - 1045)
Committee(s)
Business Human Rights Committee
(Lead)
Description
Western and Asian companies are well connected through their supply chains. Beyond the regions, international instruments, such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the OECD MNE Guidelines, and the ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles, as well as supply chain regulations, such as UK Modern Slavery Act, have been encouraging companies to promote human rights, decent work and sustainable development through their global supply chains. These “responsible supply chains movements” create opportunities for Western and Asian lawyers to combine their experience to help companies navigate the risks that arise though the supply chains. Meanwhile, such collaboration may be challenging due to the jurisdictional, institutional, and cultural differences that exist. In this session, Western and Asian lawyers get together to exchange their views on how to guide companies in conducting due diligence and in creating and operating grievance mechanisms through the supply chains.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
Lillian Rae Lindsay | Clifford Chance LLP, London, England; Co-Chair, Business Human Rights Committee |
Speakers
Youngah Park | Gonggam Human Rights Law Foundation, Seoul, South Korea |
Maria Pia Sacco | Pillar Two Pty Ltd, Modena, Italy |
Daisuke Takahashi | Shinwa Law, Tokyo, Japan; Institutions & In-House Relationship Officer, Business Human Rights Committee |
Jennifer Zerk | Independent Consultant, Royston, England |