How can your organisation support the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour?
Ardea’s pledge to the International Year for the Elimination of Child labour The UN has declared 2021 the International Year […]
Read moreParent Company Liability for Human Rights Breaches – 2019 Supreme Court Refuses Permission to Appeal in Unilever case
Background The claimants were employees and former employees of Unilever Tea Kenya Limited (UTKL), or residents living on a tea […]
Read moreGordon’s Guinness World Record spells end for modern slavery
I first had these thoughts back in 2018. They regularly returned to me throughout the course of the year, often […]
Read moreWhat 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 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 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
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