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  ["content"] => string(10006) "<p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Emerging human rights due diligence (HRDD) regulations are reshaping buyer expectations across global supply chains. Indian sugar mills face increasing pressure to identify, prevent and address human rights risks within their operations and extended supply chains. The Sustainable Sugar Platform in India (SSPI), under its capacity building work pillar, aims to equip sugar mills with practical knowledge, tools and action plans to operationalise HRDD.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Sustainable Sugar Platform in India (SSPI) is a collaborative, industry-supported initiative and program of the Centre for Child Rights and Business, that promotes and supports responsible business practices within India’s sugar supply chain.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #E52F22;"><strong>TRAINING OBJECTIVES</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br/></span></p><h3><span style="font-size: 18px;">The key objectives of the training are to:</span></h3><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;;"><br/></span></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Equip sugar mills with practical tools to implement HRDD and responsible business practices.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Strengthen alignment with buyer requirements, improve access to markets, and reduce operational and reputational risks.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Contribute to a more resilient, sustainable, and competitive sugar supply chain.</span></p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"></span></p><p style="white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #E52F22;"><strong><br/></strong></span></p><p style="white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #E52F22;"><strong>TRAINING SCHEDULE&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p style="white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #E52F22;"><strong><br/></strong></span></p><style>.training-schedule {
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}</style><div class="table-wrapper"><table class="training-schedule"><tbody><tr class="firstRow"><td class="label"><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">DATE*</span></strong></td><th><span style="font-size: 18px;">August 19, 2026</span></th><th><span style="font-size: 18px;">August 21, 2026</span></th><th><span style="font-size: 18px;">August 31, 2026</span></th></tr><tr><td class="label"><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">LOCATION</span></strong></td><td><span style="font-size: 18px;">Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 18px;">Bengaluru, Karnataka</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 18px;">Pune, Maharashtra</span></td></tr><tr><td class="label"><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">SEATS**</span></strong></td><td><span style="font-size: 18px;">20 participants</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 18px;">20 participants</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 18px;">20 participants</span></td></tr><tr><td class="label"><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">DURATION</span></strong></td><td><span style="font-size: 18px;">Full Day</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 18px;">Full Day</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 18px;">Full Day</span></td></tr><tr><td class="label"><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">METHODOLOGY</span></strong></td><td colspan="3"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Participatory workshop using case studies, group exercises, and practical tools drawn from the Indian sugar context.</span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><br/>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><em><span style="font-size: 16px;">* Dates may be revised based on venue availability</span></em></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><em>** Each sugar mill may nominate up to two participants. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.</em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><em><br/></em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><em><br/></em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"></span></p><p style="white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #E52F22;"><strong>WHO SHOULD ATTEND?</strong></span></p><p style="white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #E52F22;"><strong><br/></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Senior representatives from sugar mills and allied operations with decision-making authority or direct influence over labour practices and supply chain management.<br/></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br/></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"></span></p><p style="white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #E52F22;"><strong>LEARNING OUTCOMES&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br/></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Four practical modules designed to help participants understand and implement Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD).</span></p><p><br/></p><ol class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: decimal;"><li><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Key Definitions and Risk Awareness: Understanding salient human rights risks.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">The OECD HRDD Process: Applying the six-step OECD HRDD framework.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Responsible Purchasing Practices: Examining the link between purchasing decisions and labour standards.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Action Plan Development: Developing a practical HRDD improvement plan.</span></p></li></ol><p><br/></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br/></span></p><p style="white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #E52F22;"><strong>WHAT WILL PARTICIPANTS LEARN</strong></span></p><p style="white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #E52F22;"><strong><br/></strong></span></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">&nbsp;	Practical understanding of the OECD HRDD framework in an Indian sugar industry context</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">&nbsp;	Improved ability to identify and manage salient human rights risks across operations and supply chains</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">&nbsp;	Greater preparedness for evolving buyer and regulatory expectations</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">&nbsp;	Access to practical tools, templates, and sector-specific guidance that can be applied immediately</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">&nbsp;	Enhanced internal capability to embed HRDD into business processes and supplier engagement</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">&nbsp;	Opportunities for peer learning and participation in a community of practice committed to continuous improvement within sugar supply chain.</span></p></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"></span>&nbsp;<br/></p><p><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #E52F22;"><strong><br/></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #E52F22;"><strong>To secure your place, please contact the SSPI Secretariat at <a href="mailto:sspi@childrights-business.org" target="_blank">sspi@childrights-business.org</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong><strong><br/></strong></span></p><p><br/></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"></span></p><style>.changemaker-box {
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