United Nations’ expert on extreme poverty names and shames profitable US giants Amazon, Walmart and DoorDash.

As well as being the right thing to do, this element of a sustainable business model gives your company a competitive edge.

The patient capital contained in sovereign wealth funds and state capital could have a pivotal role in the ‘S’ of ESG.

As EU law on human rights and sustainability due diligence edges nearer to its final form, the OECD issues fresh guidance to multinationals.

MEPs have voted through the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, which is likely to be amended by ‘trilogue’ negotiations.

More companies have added their voices to the call to make the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive align with UN standards.

Proxy adviser ISS says recent directives will grant shareholders much greater influence when voting at this year’s European AGMs.

A letter to the European Union asks that definitions in the coming directive are consistent with guidelines from the UN and OECD.

NGOs join up to pursue bank through the courts for failing to comply with French law on human rights and sustainability due diligence.

This past year saw a rise in climate litigation, with a focus on the commercial sector and the exploration of claims relating to ESG issues.