Social Audits: Due diligence and smart data in company measures

This seminar will last for three hours in total, but will be divided into two sessions of 1,5 hours;

• The first session will discuss give an overview of where e are with social audits and what we have learned from previous and recent research
• In the second session Sarosh will take us on a deep dive into his recent research on smart data in due diligence work and how companies can incorporate data metrics to their measures.

We are fortunate to have Sarosh C. Kuruvilla to join us for a whole morning in our offices in Oslo!

Do not miss this opportunity to get a status update on the topic of social audits from one of the world’s foremost experts on the matter. We will also dig into the use of data metrics in companies due diligence work. How it can be done and why it is important. He will also introduce another upcoming research project where they are looking into company data and use of smart data. For those interested it may even be possible to contribute to the research if the match is good.

We are confident that this seminar is highly relevant for all our members and can guarantee an interesting morning with good discussions and new insights.

Agenda:

• Welcome and introduction, Ethical Trade Norway
• Session one: Social audits: Where are we and what have we learned, Sarosh C.Kuruvilla
• Sessions two: Due diligence and smart data: How to incorporate data metrics to your measures, Sarosh C.Kuruvilla
• Closing remarks and follow ups, Ethical Trade Norway

No prior knowledge is required, but to get the most out of the workshop you should familiarize yourself with the concept of social audits.

Target group: This is a seminar for companies and public enterprises. The seminar is aimed at those who are responsible for carrying out or reporting on due diligence assessments, and/or who are responsible for following up suppliers.

The event is free and only for members of Ethical Trade Norway

Transportation: Our premises at Hausmanns gate 19 are centrally located in Oslo, and we encourage all participants to use public transport to the event. The office is a 10-minute walk from Oslo Central Station, and the nearest public transport stops are Nybrua (tram), Jakob Kirke (bus), Hausmanns Bru (bus/tram) and Grønland (subway).