28 May 2020 · 10:00–11:00
EU regulatory landscape on transparency
Business challenge or opportunity? The first Talks With Purpose session looked at how transparency rules are changing the business landscape.
Talks With Purpose
Programme
The Digital Talks Calendar: an informative webinar series on sustainable trade, responsible recruitment and gender equality.
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Digital Talks Calendar
Talks With Purpose
Following the decision not to hold the Unleash Opportunity Conference in Cologne on 9 and 10 June because of the continued spread of COVID-19 and the public health risks it posed, elements of the programme were explored for delivery digitally as a series of informative webinars.
Programme note. Due to the continued spread of COVID-19 and the public health risks it poses, the Unleash Opportunity Conference meant to be held in Cologne on 9 and 10 June did not take place. The talks below form the digital calendar that grew out of that decision.
Explore the Talks With Purpose Programme, an informative webinar series focused on sustainable trade, responsible recruitment, and gender equality. The digital calendar brings together ideas, experiences, and perspectives from across global supply chains, creating a space for participants to discuss shared challenges and discover practical opportunities for positive change.
Adapted from a planned in-person gathering, this programme explores how businesses can build stronger, more transparent supply chains while placing people and planet at the centre of trade. The sessions encourage collaboration and invite participants to identify opportunities that can inspire meaningful action across organisations and industries.
Each conversation offers a chance to share knowledge, examine regulatory and public health risks, and consider how collaboration can strengthen sustainable business practice. From responsible recruitment to gender equality, the programme highlights the importance of addressing critical issues through open discussion and collective effort.
Whether you missed a session or are preparing for the next one, the digital talks calendar helps you stay informed and engaged. The programme reflects the spirit of Unleash Opportunity: bringing people together, spreading ideas, and turning shared purpose into practical progress for more responsible global trade.
25 June 2020
Sustainable trade
A session on how open and sustainable trade is being built across global supply chains.
27 August 2020
Responsible recruitment
Practical approaches to responsible recruitment practices in supply chains.
24 September 2020
Gender equality
On advancing gender equality across global supply chains and the work behind it.
29 October 2020
Closing session
The final Talks With Purpose session of the digital series.
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Session schedule
The digital calendar ran across five dates, with the opening session held from 10:00 to 11:00. Every session was delivered online in the Talks With Purpose format.
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Calendar at a glance
| Session | Date | Time | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 May 2020 | 10:00–11:00 | EU regulatory landscape on transparency: business challenge or opportunity? |
| 2 | 25 June 2020 | — | Sustainable trade |
| 3 | 27 August 2020 | — | Responsible recruitment |
| 4 | 24 September 2020 | — | Gender equality |
| 5 | 29 October 2020 | — | Final session of the series |
Session topics drew on published frameworks including the OECD Policy Framework for Investment, the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Extractive Sector, and the OECD Responsible Business Conduct guidance for institutional investors.