German Supply Chain Act Enters into Force
Due Diligence obligations under the German Supply Chain Act The due diligence obligations for companies include: Establishing a risk management […]
Read moreThe EU Taxonomy Regulation – What businesses should know
The Taxonomy Regulation, which entered into force on 12 July 2020, is an EU-wide classification system for environmentally sustainable economic […]
Read morePremier League Roundtable: How can football clubs demonstrate their respect for human rights and environmental due diligence?
“How can football clubs demonstrate their respect for human rights and environmental due diligence in the context of the proposed […]
Read moreAre we entering a new era of Sustainable Corporate Governance for human rights?
Whilst the call for mandatory due diligence addresses the need for uniform legislation that mandates action and has appropriate penalties or enforcement provisions in place, the EU has also recognised that corporate governance plays a key role in delivering the EU’s commitment to the SDGs.
Read morePublic Sector Modern Slavery Checklist
This checklist for the public sectory can be used as a guide to carry out a preliminary assessment to evaluate whether the MSA will apply to a public sector body and how well equipped they are to meet the mandatory reporting criteria.
Read moreUK Government Guidance on Tackling Modern Slavery in Supply Chains
Following its response to the consultation on the Modern Slavery Act (MSA), the UK Government has committed to amending section […]
Read moreHow could the EU ESG Disclosure Regulation present an opportunity for businesses?
Background The Disclosure Regulation will apply from the 10th of March 2021. It compels professional investors and financial advisors to […]
Read moreHow Does Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence Differ from Human Rights Reporting?
The European Union has announced plans to develop a legislative proposal by 2021 that will require businesses to carry out due diligence on human rights and environmental impacts of their operations and supply chains. With many companies already being subject to some form of reporting legislation, Ardea International are looking into how mandatory due diligence differs from reporting.
Read moreWebinar – the value and impact of Supplier Codes of Conduct
Thursday 12th November 2020 11:00am New York / 4:00pm London Join the webinar to learn how: businesses are addressing concerns […]
Read moreHow changes to the Modern Slavery Act will affect you
First published by Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Celebrated as a landmark moment in preventing modern slavery by […]
Read moreFive things companies can do to promote decent work – Part 2 / 2
This piece will explore some of the decent work indicators and talks about 5 things businesses can do to promote decent work.
Read moreWhy should companies focus on decent work? – Part 1 / 2
In this piece we discuss what decent work is, why we should care about decent work and what some of the benefits were.
Read moreHow can businesses develop sustainable procurement practices?
Increasing consumer awareness and a growing raft of regulations put businesses under more pressure than ever to make responsible purchasing decisions
Read moreWhat will it take for meaningful action to address child labour in supply chains?
Five US tech giants face allegations of allowing the continued trafficking and abuse of children in the DRC
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