What new due diligence laws mean for procurement
First published by CIPS (Access their article here) There is momentum growing among governments worldwide to require companies to undertake […]
Read moreMandatory Environmental and Human Rights Due Diligence: What Does the Proposed EU Directive Cover?
The European Parliament has voted in favour of a report setting out recommendations and a draft directive to implement mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence. This blog covers 20 key points that business should consider in preparation for the legislation
Read moreAmazon, Apple, And Google Are Distributing Products From Companies Building China’s Surveillance State
First published in the BuzzFeed News article: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/rosalindadams/apple-amazon-google-apps-blacklist-china-xinjiang HONG KONG — Amazon, Apple, Google, and other technology giants are distributing […]
Read moreChild Labour Complaint Filed in US District Court Against Cocoa Industry
The Complaint: Coubaly et al v Cargill Incorporated et al On the 12th of February 2021, a class complaint was […]
Read moreStepping up/ leaning in- what is your story?
As part of International Woman’s day, Colleen Theron shares part of her story as a business owner and entrepreneur inspired by Rose Read from BHAFC
Read moreSustainable Corporate Governance – The Future For The EU
The EU is currently considering legislation to improve sustainable corporate governance. What does this mean for business?
Read moreUpdate on Nestle V Doe and Cargill case
USA, Inc. v. Doe I and Cargill Inc. v. Doe I. These cases are brought against two major chocolate manufacturers in relation to allegations of using child slave labour in West Africa. Children were abducted from their families in Mali and Burkina Faso, then taken to Cote D’Ivoire and forced to work in terrible conditions.
Read moreFast Fashion- reflections in 2020
The article linked to below is perhaps a good reminder for us all about #fastfashion. Is there something different you […]
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 moreINSIGHT- OPERATION FORT
Modern slavery is a serious crime that takes many forms including forced labour, trafficking, unpaid work, and servitude. Victims are […]
Read moreThe value of supplier codes of conduct: supporting transparency and improving performance
New white paper – exploring the value of codes of conduct for responsible business practices
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 moreOkpabi v Shell in the Supreme Court: Limits of civil liability of the UK parent companies for overseas environmental pollution
Supreme Court summary which concerns environmental impacts of the operations of the Shell Group in Nigeria.
Read moreCodes of Conduct and Supply Chain Transparency
How are businesses addressing concerns about ethical behaviour?
Read moreCan we reimagine the role of sport?
This blog was first published in Sport and Dev. on May 12th 2020. Can we reimagine the role of sport? […]
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