A Three-Part Workshop Series
Labour standards and human rights in the wine industry
The Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR) is delighted to present an in-depth exploration of labour standards and human rights in the wine industry in our three-part workshop series
Overview
SWR’s research has demonstrated that issues of human and labour rights remain underrepresented in the coverage of most sustainability standards in wine. While environmental considerations such as water and energy management, soil health and minimisation of chemical use are covered by these standards in great detail, there exists an immediate need to address complex labour rights issues. In many cases, ‘human issues’ are limited to factors such as in-job training, and provision of appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
However, it is a matter of some urgency that the wine sector get to grips with more challenging labour rights issues such as modern slavery, bonded and child labour, and the living income. Evolving regulatory pressures, exemplified by the EU’s supply chain due diligence legislation, will mean that addressing these issues will become a matter of market access for many wine producers.
Why attend?
This workshop series aims to shed light on these pressing issues and initiate a collective effort towards their resolution. The SWR has curated a three-part workshop series designed to explore labour conditions and human rights due diligence comprehensively.
Workshop 1: What are Labour and Human Rights
Online, Live – 16:00 CET – 18th October, 2023
This inaugural session will explore the issues which are covered by the concept of human and labour rights. We will cover topics such as forced and migrant labour, living wage standards, and modern slavery, providing concrete examples.
Our esteemed panelists include:
- Phil Bloomer, Executive Director, Business & Human Rights Resource Centre
- Jantine Werdmuller von Elgg, CEO, Stronger Together
- Neill Wilkins, Head of Migrant Workers Programme, Head of Migrant Workers Programme, Institute for Human Rights and Business
Workshop 2: Tools and experience from other sectors
Online, Live – 16:00 CET – 2nd November, 2023
Building upon existing expertise in various industries, this session will showcase best practices and guidance applicable to the wine sector. Our esteemed panelists include:
- Yann Wyss, Global Head, Social Impact and Human Rights, Nestle
- Alexander Sykes, Sustainable Sourcing, Diageo
- Sophia Gynch, Centre for Responsible Business Conduct, OECD
Workshop 3: Developing a human rights management process
Online, Live – 16:00 CET – 21st November, 2023
The final workshop will provide attendees with actionable insights to address labor rights challenges within their own businesses or functions. It will equip participants with the tools needed to assess and mitigate such risks. Our esteemed panelists include:
- Linda Lipparoni, CEO, WIETA
- Jason Glaser, CEO, La Isla Network
- Silvia Bianco, Italy Programme Manager, Stronger Together.
Join Us
This workshop series is a critical step towards enhancing labour conditions and human rights due diligence in the wine industry. It is our collective responsibility to address these issues, and we invite you to be part of this important journey.
Register your attendance by following the link above.
Live Online Events – 18th of October, 2nd of November, and 21st of November at 16:00 pm CET
Workshop Information
Workshop 1: What are Labor and Human Rights?
This inaugural session will explore the issues which are covered by the concept of human and labour rights. We will cover topics such as forced and migrant labour, living wage standards, and modern slavery, providing concrete examples.
Our esteemed panelists include:
- Phil Bloomer, Executive Director, Business & Human Rights Resource Centre
- Jantine Werdmuller von Elgg, CEO, Stronger Together
- Neill Wilkins, Head of Migrant Workers Programme, Institute for Human Rights and Business
Workshop 2: Tools and Experience from Other Sectors
Building upon existing expertise in various industries, this session will showcase best practices and guidance applicable to the wine sector.
Our esteemed panelists include:
- Yann Wyss, Global Head, Social Impact and Human Rights, Nestle
- Alexander Sykes, Sustainable Sourcing, Diageo
- Sophia Gynch, Centre for Responsible Business Conduct, OECD
Workshop 3: Developing a Human Rights Management Process
The final workshop will provide attendees with actionable insights to address labour rights challenges within their own businesses or functions. It will equip participants with the tools needed to assess and mitigate such risks.
Our esteemed panelists include:
- Linda Lipparoni, CEO, WIETA
- Jason Glaser, CEO, La Isla Network
- Silvia Bianco, Programme Manager , Fast Forward, Stronger Together.
