45 minutes on responsible shipping: Uplifting marine safety and seafarer welfare in aluminium supply chains
16 September 2026
On Tuesday 25 August 2026, IHRB's Shipping Lead, Francesca Fairbairn joined an online discussion on responsible shipping organised by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI).
Speaking alongside Laure Baratgin, Head of Commercial Operations, Rio Tinto and Fiona Solomon CEO, Aluminium Stewardship Initiative, they discussed practical steps companies can take and share industry initiatives and resources that can help companies strengthen their responsible shipping practices.
Join this event organised by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI), with speakers including IHRB's Shipping Lead, Francesca Fairbairn.
Shipping is essential to the global aluminium value chain. This makes the safety, welfare, rights and working conditions of seafarers an important consideration for responsible sourcing and human rights due diligence.
This 45 minutes webinar will explore responsible shipping, with a particular focus on the dry bulk shipping sector. Participants will gain an understanding of the main risks faced by seafarers, the international frameworks that help protect them, and the challenges and opportunities involved in working towards zero harm in maritime.
Catch up with the webinar above for more insights on the opportunities for companies to engage with this critical element of the supply chain.
Event background
Shipping is essential to the global aluminium value chain. This makes the safety, welfare, rights and working conditions of seafarers an important consideration for responsible sourcing and human rights due diligence.
This 45 minutes webinar will explore responsible shipping, with a particular focus on the dry bulk shipping sector. Participants will gain an understanding of the main risks faced by seafarers, the international frameworks that help protect them, and the challenges and opportunities involved in working towards zero harm in maritime.
