Richard Mojica will speak at the American Conference Institute's 4th Annual Forum on Global ESG Reporting and Risk Management on October 17, 2024. Mojica will present, as a part of as panel, "Human Rights, Third-Party and Global Supply Chain Risks: How to Optimize Supply Chain Sustainability, Ensure Product Traceability, and Mitigate Intensifying Risks." 

Upholding ethical standards and sustainable practices within supply chains necessitates a concerted effort to strengthen human rights due diligence. This requires a thorough examination of supplier practices and product traceability to ensure compliance with human rights standards. Mojica's panel will explore: 

• How companies are addressing and synchronizing the varying human rights due diligence laws globally
• Supporting regulatory compliance and supply chain transparency through ethical and sustainable due diligence practices
• Conducting comprehensive audits and assessments of suppliers and subcontractors to ensure compliance with human rights standards and ethical labor practices
• Ensuring product traceability through robust tracking systems that trace the origin and journey of products, materials, and components throughout the supply chain 
• Best practices for mitigating third-party risk
• Fostering collaboration and transparency by engaging with suppliers, stakeholders, and industry partners to foster dialogue, share best practices, and drive continuous improvement in human rights due diligence