» Resources » Action Sustainability forms Partnership with Ardea International Blog Action Sustainability forms Partnership with Ardea International Action Sustainability has joined forces with Ardea International to tackle supply chain transparency and modern slavery risk mitigation. Both partners will utilise their unique combined expertise in supply chain management and modern slavery risk mitigation to provide an implementation programme. The programme is designed for organisations to increase supply chain transparency. Significantly, the programme offers a new and unique framework, which is the first to be launched into the market. Furthermore, the programme is applicable to any industry. Helen Carter (left) and Colleen Theron (right) together in modern slavery partnership – Action Sustainability and Ardea International The programme covers three key aspects – awareness, evaluation and implementation – aiming to increase supply chain sustainability and resiliency. With an emphasis on modern slavery and labour exploitation, it will provide organisations with a strategy to develop their approach to larger environmental, ethical and human rights issues within their business and supply chains. Action Sustainability Lead Consultant Helen Carter was pleased about the partnership, “We are excited to bring this initiative to the market with Ardea International. There is a real opportunity for businesses to finally implement best-in-class procurement to tackle serious issues like modern slavery and other human rights breaches.” Ardea International Director Colleen Theron echoed the enthusiasm, “I am thrilled to be working with Helen and Action Sustainability on this initiative. There are various solutions in the market to tackle supply chain transparency, but our unique combination of legal and commercial expertise will offer a more comprehensive approach to developing responsible business frameworks and managing supply chain complexity.” The implementation programme is designed to be tailored to support individual business requirements, regardless of how far along a business is on their supply chain transparency journey. See our Modern Slavery and Human Rights Services Go back to the blog By Billy Wilkinson May 21, 2018 Share: Related Articles February 2025 Blog How to Prepare Your Business for Climate Change Risks Stefania Chica-Jácome February 2025 Blog How to Prepare Your Business for Climate Change Risks 2024 was the hottest year on record, with devastating wildfires and catastrophic floods making global headlines. As climate-related events escalate, businesses must ask: How will climate change impact my operations, and how prepared is my company to adapt? This article will explore the different types of climate risks, how to assess their impact, and the […] Keagan Allin February 2025 Modern Slavery & Human Rights What BS 25700 Means for Modern Slavery Risk Management EJ Allen February 2025 Modern Slavery & Human Rights What BS 25700 Means for Modern Slavery Risk Management What is the BS 25700 standard? The British standard, BS 25700 – Organisational response to addressing modern slavery risks – guidance launched in 2023. The standard provides practical guidance on how to manage the risk of modern slavery in your operations, supply chain and wider operating environment. It adopts a risk-based approach to help organisations […] Keagan Allin February 2025 CO₂ Performance Ladder Miko Coffee: A Journey Towards Sustainability with the CO₂ Performance Ladder Sarah Chatfield February 2025 CO₂ Performance Ladder Miko Coffee: A Journey Towards Sustainability with the CO₂ Performance Ladder As organisations across the globe work to reduce their carbon footprints, decarbonisation has become a fundamental aspect of sustainable business practices. Miko Coffee, a family-owned Belgian coffee roasting company, is one such organisation. One of the oldest coffee roasters in the world, Miko has been roasting high-quality coffee since 1801. With 30% of its volume […] Keagan Allin