» 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 March 2025 Company News Action Sustainability Wins Prestigious 2024 SPLC Leadership Award for Sustainable Procurement Excellence Action Sustainability Staff March 2025 Company News Action Sustainability Wins Prestigious 2024 SPLC Leadership Award for Sustainable Procurement Excellence The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) has announced Action Sustainability as a winner of its prestigious 2024 Leadership Award in the ‘Public Interest Advocate’ category. This award recognises Action Sustainability’s outstanding commitment and achievements in driving positive environmental, social, and economic impacts through its innovative sustainable purchasing practices. ISO20400.org, the winning initiative, is a globally […] Keagan Allin February 2025 Modern Slavery & Human Rights Chocolate Supply Chains: The not so Sweet Treat Action Sustainability Staff February 2025 Modern Slavery & Human Rights Chocolate Supply Chains: The not so Sweet Treat Let’s talk about chocolate. Christmas, Valentine’s Day and not forgetting Easter (now only a couple of months away) are peak times for the chocolate industry. Each year in the UK, it is estimated that around 80 million chocolate Easter eggs are sold. That is an average of eight eggs per child. As a result, UK households […] Gemma Laws February 2025 Energy & Carbon The top three sustainability impact areas in the fashion industry Hattie Webb February 2025 Energy & Carbon The top three sustainability impact areas in the fashion industry It’s the turn of a new season here in the UK, from winter to spring (finally!)….which for many means sprucing up wardrobes and indulging in some online shopping. Me included! Spring is exciting – the colours, florals and lighter jackets, a shopping spree is enticing! But having studied and worked in sustainability now for almost […] Billy Wilkinson