Latest estimates show that forced labour and forced marriage have increased significantly in the last five years, according to the International Labour Organization, Walk Free and the International Organization for Migration. This article was originally
As European firms work to cut Russia-produced metals and other critical minerals out of their supply chains, experts warn that alternative options are scarce and rife with ESG risks. This article was originally posted on
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is the latest Republican politician to take aim at environmental, social and governance investment strategies by eliminating such considerations for the state pension funds. This article was originally posted on Bloomberg
New regulatory rule-making around disclosure could push companies and financial services firms to move their ESG activities under the oversight of risk and compliance teams. Last March, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced new
A special report commissioned by a United Nations office said it was “reasonable to conclude” that Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in China were the victims of stated-backed forced labor and other forms of inhumane
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U.S. allies appear committed to following Washington’s lead banning forced labor goods from China’s Xinjiang region, a senior U.S. official told Reuters on Monday, warning companies they could not maintain “deliberate ignorance” about their supply
Two congresswomen made a bipartisan call for companies to take action to comply with a newly operative U.S. law intended to block the import of goods made with Uyghur forced labor. The remarks underscored Congressional
Whitepaper Addressing Modern Slavery & Human Rights in Supply Chains 2022 Key Updates for 2022 & beyond To help organisations learn and prepare for modern slavery and human rights legislations around the world, we have
Commencement of the Lieferkettengesetz German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act is fast approaching. Impacted organisations are assessing their current systems and processes for supply chain due diligence to ensure their compliance with the Act. Companies
Australia’s Modern Slavery Act 2018 (MSA) was intended to be transformational, putting a spotlight on modern slavery risks and requiring businesses to take action on a persistent problem within global supply chains. The MSA has
The number of suspected victims of Modern Slavery in the UK continues to rise, reaching it’s highest level in a decade with over 12,500 potential victims being identified last year. This figure is up 20%
