Auret van Heerden
Sustainability Thought Leader | Transforming Labor Practices
About
Auret van Heerden is a globally recognized expert on corporate social responsibility and sustainable labor practices. As the Founder of the Fair Labor Association, he has worked with major brands to improve factory conditions and worker rights worldwide.
Van Heerden's pioneering research on supply chain transparency has made him a sought-after advisor, and his TED Talks advocating for ethical consumerism have reached millions. Audiences leave his keynotes with actionable insights for creating more sustainable, equitable business models.
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Making global labor fair
FLA head Auret van Heerden talks about the next frontier of workers' rights -- globalized industries where no single national body can keep workers safe and protected. How can we keep our global supply chains honest? Van Heerden makes the business case for fair labor.
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