Tag: human rights due diligence
UN calls for ‘culture change’ to improve human rights in supply chains
Push for due diligence comes as part of a roadmap aiming to embed use of the UN’s Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Top UK companies push for mandatory human rights due diligence
Tesco, John Lewis, Asos and the Co-op are among the firms calling for new UK laws mandating human rights and environmental due diligence.
The UK has gone from leader to laggard on business and human rights
As new laws emerge around Europe, it’s time for the UK to hold business liable for human rights abuses in supply chains around the world.
Calls grow for tougher rules on human rights in supply chains
The Corporate Justice Coalition says the UK cannot be viewed as a leader on human rights based upon the current Modern Slavery Act.
MEPs protest over EU sustainable corporate governance measures
Members of the European Parliament have written to commissioners amid fears that key measures in the legislation will be watered down.
Japan to include human rights reference in its corporate governance code
Reports in the Japanese press indicate “respect for human rights” will be linked with inspecting supply chains for abuses in the revised code.
Brussels pushes ahead with project for new European governance
Consultation adds new obligations on human rights and stakeholder interests to a raft of measures encouraging long-term value creation.
Corporate support builds for mandatory human rights due diligence
Companies including Adidas, Nestlé and Ericsson have pledged their backing for “new binding standards which benefit all”.
Is human rights risk monitoring a weak link in your supply chain?
Current risk monitoring systems may not protect workers or provide an accurate assessment of risks. Here are the questions companies should ask themselves.
Boohoo supply chain under scrutiny after Leicester lockdown claims
The fashion group’s share price plunged amid concerns over working conditions in its UK supply chain, raising questions about transparency and due diligence.