Guiding principles
for of responsible supply chain management

Responsible supply chain management means ensuring that the people, processes, and practices behind a company’s products uphold human rights, promote fair working conditions, and minimize harm to people and the environment. It goes beyond compliance it’s about building long-term, transparent, and ethical relationships throughout the supply chain.

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Guiding principles

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The Guiding principles

#1 Transparency is a means to an end

#3 Conversation is key

3. Open and cooperative team

# 4 Audit, improve, repeat

#5 Enjoy the ride

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Trainers

Carlien Helmink

Impact strategist

Carlien is passionate to create positive impact. As a former social entrepreneur, she has the experience to translate sustainability into opportunities for your organisation. She develops impact strategies tailored to your vision and operation, providing practical tools, workshops, and projects for easy implementation in your value chain. It will make your organization ready for years to come as the only future, is a sustainable future.

Dieuwertje Damen

Founder & Director

As co-founder of NEWKINDS, Dieuwertje coaches and supports ambitious companies to become the future captains of industry. She believes that sustainability is not just about corporate responsibility but a powerful tool for business innovation towards a new economic model. As a firm believer in system change, her favourite sustainability projects combine practical strategy development and employee engagement and training. The perfect foundation for lasting change.