Spotlight Series: Forced Labour Regulation

📈 Introduction
This session is part of the Spotlight Series, a set of events in collaboration with UN Global Compact NL. The next session is June 24 – keep an eye on our events agenda for updates!

The EU Forced Labour Regulation (FLR) is coming into force, raising key questions for organisations: what does it mean in practice, and how can companies prepare their supply chains effectively?

In this interactive session, experts and business leaders share insights, practical examples, and peer experiences to help you turn regulation into action, with clear takeaways you can apply in your organisation.

🗣️ Language
This session will be held in English.

📍 Where?
Social Impact Factory, Aan de Gracht (Utrecht).

👥 By whom?
▪ Samira Rafaela – Visiting Fellow at Cornell University’s Global Labor Institute and Senior Adviser with CSIS, with extensive experience in EU social and trade policy. As a Member of the European Parliament from 2019 to 2024, she co‑shaped the EU Forced Labour Regulation, served as rapporteur on related corporate due diligence policies, and has focused on human rights, responsible business conduct, and sustainable trade.

▪ Eva van der Pol – Programme Manager Social Sustainability at UN Global Compact NL. Supporting over 380 companies on sustainable and inclusive impact. She has a background in anthropology and sustainable business.

▪ Bojana Husanovic (she/her), JDE Peet’s – Bojana is an experienced human rights and legal expert with 20+ years in International Human Rights Law, Corporate Sustainability, and Compliance. In her role as Due Diligence Manager at JDE Peet’s, she leads global human rights due diligence across JDE Peet’s coffee and tea supply chains.

▪ Fair Wear Foundation
The interactive part of this session will be facilitated by the Fair Wear Foundation, a multi-stakeholder initiative that advances workers’ rights across global supply chains. Through a practical case study, participants get the opportunity to exchange perspectives and reflect on real-world challenges.

🎓 What will you learn?
▪ Why the Forced Labour Regulation matters and what is changing for businesses
▪ What organisations are expected to do, including practical steps for compliance
▪ How to integrate the regulation into supply chain and corporate processes
▪ Practical considerations to move from legal compliance to meaningful impact
▪ Insights from peers facing similar challenges through guided discussion and exercises

🎯 For whom?
This session is relevant for Supply Chain, Sustainability, Compliance, Legal, Procurement, and CSR professionals, as well as business leaders preparing their organisation for the Forced Labour Regulation. It is especially valuable for professionals working at medium-sized and large companies, with a minimum of 50 employees.

To ensure high-quality peer learning, the organizers reserve the right to assess registrations in advance.

💡 Why participate?
You will not only understand what the Forced Labour Regulation requires, but also how to approach implementation in a way that fits your organisation and drives positive impact. By learning together with experts and peers, you leave with concrete insights, shared experiences, and practical next steps.

⏰Programme
▪ Walk-in: 13:30 – 14:00
▪ Spotlight Session: 14:00 – 16:30
▪ Networking drinks: 16:30 – 17:30

🚀 Want to join?
You can register here

Programming in the Impact Clubhuis
This event is part of the Impact Clubhuis programme. Social Impact Factory organises year-round content-driven events at the Kauwgomballenfabriek location to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable and fair society. As a member of the Impact Clubhuis, you gain access to all events and expand your professional network.

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