Supply chain risk review 2026

Thursday 10 December 2026 | 13:00–14:00 GMT / 08:00–09:00 EST / 21:00–22:00 HKT

Twice a year, EiQ updates its country and product risk ratings using data from LRQA's responsible sourcing audit network. In this session, the EiQ team takes you through the November update: which sourcing countries and products changed risk band in 2026, what drove those changes, and what they mean for responsible sourcing programmes going into 2027.

The June update found more countries in the extreme-risk band than at any point on record. The November data will show whether that continued, and which markets moved in the other direction.

Tariff changes have reshaped sourcing decisions across many markets this year. Separately, new rules on goods made with forced labour are coming into force in several major economies. Both put more weight on knowing where risk sits at country and product level, and on being able to show how you manage it.

Registration includes early access to the full Supply Chain Risk Review 2026 report, coming in January.

What we'll cover

• Where risk moved in 2026: which sourcing countries and products changed band, and what drove the change
• Forced labour: where risk is changing, as new rules take effect in several markets
• Working conditions under pressure: wages, working hours and health and safety, including the growing effect of extreme heat
• Planning for 2027: revisiting segmentation and audit frequency, and using HRIA Scan to look deeper at specific country and commodity risks

Who should attend

Responsible sourcing, sustainability, procurement and compliance teams, whether you already use EiQ risk ratings or are reviewing how you assess country and product risk.