Will there be a just transition? How far does the climate crisis affect workers and businesses and what needs to be done about it? Today in Frankly Speaking, Richard Howitt welcomes Jason Judd, executive director of Cornell's Global Labor Institute. They recently produced a set of 25 social indicators which it believes are measurable and impactful, and which can give certainty to social issues and corporate sustainability reporting. The Institute has also produced research on the impact of extreme weather events on the apparel or fashion industry to understand the real scale of change which is confronting us. You’ll hear more about: What are the impacts of extreme heat or flooding on workers in the apparel sector What does it mean in practice and what are the needed investments in climate adaption The path for due diligence in the US and in the rest of the world How to measure supply chain due diligence and labour metrics What would happen for sustainability if Kamala Harris wins? Listen in and follow us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠!

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