Ekin Björstedt
Secretary General
Global Child Forum
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PUBLISHED: MARCH, 2025
As part of The Exchange, our ongoing discussion series on the critical child rights topics of today, Global Child Forum shares a conversation packed with valuable insights, which took place between its Secretary General, Ekin Ergün Björstedt, and James Close of NatWest Group.
The dialogue was part of the recent event, Competitive Transition and Responsible Supply Chains, hosted by NatWest and the British Embassy Stockholm.
In focus was a key issue, as modern companies grapple with continuing ESG and climate-related challenges: securing a just transition of the entire value chain, while safeguarding all stakeholder groups, including children.
With pressure mounting on corporates and the financial sector to act and report sustainably and responsibly – how can businesses achieve this?
Our experts dived into this essential question and its associated topics, sharing their unique knowledge and experience.
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Secretary General
Global Child Forum
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Head of Climate Change
NatWest Group
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The participants had some fascinating input when discussing the question: How can sustainable companies achieve a just transition of their value chain?
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Ekin Ergün Björstedt
Secretary General, Global Child Forum
How can sustainable companies achieve a just transition of their value chain?
Companies and businesses who work more sustainably - more equitably - open up for innovation and new areas of investment, new areas of working. It’s important to remember, there's a “win-win” in this.
Responsible reporting supports a just transition of the value chain
A practical guide to embedding children’s rights in ESRS reporting, developed with support from the LEGO Group
Head of Communications
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