Within the international political economy (IPE) literature on global supply chains, there is
growing debate about the effectiveness of private global supply chain solutions to address …

Our business model drives growth that is consistent, profitable, competitive–and
responsible. It is why we created the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan (USLP)… The USLP …

Over the last decade, the world's largest corporations–from The Coca Cola Company to
Amazon, Apple to Unilever–have taken up the cause of combatting modern slavery. Yet, by …

To address global sustainability challenges, adequate governance solutions are needed.
Yet, sustainability governance is typically fragmented. This fragmentation poses a key …

The rise of “new” transnational governance has intensified debates about a lack of
accountability in global politics. Reviewing the mechanisms through which transparency can …

Multi-stakeholder initiatives (MSIs) are often referred to as the 'gold standard'of private
governance. However, existing MSIs vary strongly in their institutional designs and the ways …

Social and environmental harm continues to emanate from global commodity production
despite the array of governance programs trying to mitigate it. This paper examines the …

This article conducts a population-level analysis of transnational private governance
organizations (TPGOs) that develop standards for sustainable commodity production in the …

Jakarta's environmental problems, the increasing temperature, and the intensifying urban
heat island effect (UHIE) add weight to the deteriorating quality of life in the city …

Globally, economic growth is promoted through regional economic integration, and
governments actively try to improve the security and efficiency of international trade and …