Natasja Wells Consulting
SPECIALISING IN
Apparel and Fashion | Luxury Goods | Agriculture | Human Rights Due Diligence | Purchasing Practices
ABOUT ME
Research and strategy that puts people first
I'm an independent consultant specializing in business and human rights research, advisory, and training. My career spans two decades of field research, journalism, and human rights practice — from participatory studies with fishing communities in rural Southeast Asia, to human rights reporting, and lead research roles at non-profit and academic organizations.
My work focuses on the apparel, luxury, and agriculture sectors, where I help brands strengthen their understanding of the people and communities behind their products, not just as a risk management exercise, but as a foundation for lasting, responsible relationships.
I also work with consulting firms and organizations outside the private sector where specialist human rights expertise is needed.
WHAT I OFFER
How I can help your team
Every engagement starts with genuine curiosity — mapping your context, listening to the people in your supply chain, and building the understanding that stays with your organization.
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Understanding your
supply chain
Through rigorous, people-centered research and stakeholder engagement, services in this category give you a genuine picture of what's happening across your supply chain — and how to act on it.
Outcome: The information you need to make decisions grounded in real understanding, not assumptions.
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Building
capability
Bespoke training and practical tools that help your teams develop the knowledge and confidence to embed human rights into day-to-day decisions.
Outcome: Your team has the confidence to address human rights challenges, long after the engagement ends.
Selected Work
Research & Publications
RESEARCH PUBLICATION
A Broken Partnership: How Clothing Brands Exploit Suppliers and Harm Workers –And What Can Be Done About It
An investigation into the impact of buyer purchasing practices on suppliers and workers in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, based on on-the-ground reporting in Bangladesh.
JOURNALISM
The Losing Battle Against Conflict Minerals
A reported piece on the challenges of enforcing regulations concerning the trade in conflict minerals from the DRC and surrounding countries, and the status of company disclosures to the SEC on the conflict minerals disclosure rule in 2014.
Get in Touch
Ready to understand your supply chain
more deeply?
Whether you're beginning your human rights due diligence journey or looking to go deeper on a specific challenge, I'd love to hear about your work and explore how we might collaborate.
Available for projects globally