Tag: human rights due diligence
Lawyers take EU sustainability proposals to task
A letter highlights the potential legislative breaches that could occur via the ‘omnibus’ process of revising the CSRD and CSDDD.
US business hits out at EU sustainability rules
Industry bodies complain they are being made a ‘target’ of EU regulatory burden, in a letter to the US Treasury.
Act now to stamp out modern slavery
Boards facing the prospect of cleaning up their supply chains can gain a financial advantage by being proactive.
EU committee seeks further dilution of sustainability law
Leaked proposed omnibus amendments would see even more companies escape the threshold for the legislation.
Shein sparks controversy over possible London listing
Listing a company with questionable human rights due diligence is not ‘healthy’ for a stock exchange, writes investment CEO.
One key move that will boost corporate sustainability
An efficient mechanism for hearing complaints and redressing grievances is a powerful tool for governance and human rights due diligence.
UN challenges CEOs for paying ‘poverty wages’
United Nations’ expert on extreme poverty names and shames profitable US giants Amazon, Walmart and DoorDash.
Companies’ ethical stance on Russia goes unrewarded
Stock returns fell at multinationals that took action after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, research project shows.
Companies step up pressure for sustainability due diligence
Further signatories call for the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive to meet UN and OECD standards.
US corporates mention ESG less than they did last year
As political debates on ESG issues get more heated in the US, companies are cooling their talk on the topic, research shows.