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### Mar 22, 2023

## Human Rights in the Supply Chain Needs More Focus

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ISN Senior Director of RAVS Plus & ESG, Rick Dorsett, shares his insights on why a human rights-focused approach is crucial to a holistic ESG strategy. [Read more.](https://businesschief.com/sustainability/interview-human-rights-in-the-supply-chain-needs-more-focus)

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