Tag: human rights

France calls for a halt on EU sustainability disclosure laws
The French government seeks ‘indefinite postponement’ of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.

Why boards need to tackle modern slavery
Still prevalent in organisations and supply chains, the crime of modern slavery poses a material risk to business.

Norges Bank backs shareholders on Nike human rights proposal
‘The board should account for material sustainability risks’, says the wealth fund, ‘and social consequences of its products’.

Steps to a sustainable supply chain
The clock has started ticking on the implementation of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.

ESG experts face reporting requirement challenges
New regulations, including the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, make hefty demands, say companies polled.

Top US boards’ ESG credentials improve
Governance and environmental skills in Fortune 100 companies have doubled in the past five years, research finds.

Why are firms avoiding ESG innovation?
Research in South Africa highlights the need for board-level involvement in order for ESG to move beyond risk mitigation.

Many boards fail to understand directors’ duties on sustainability
Directors and senior executives feel they are ill-prepared for incoming ESG regulations, Sustainability Board survey reveals.

A fragmented future for sustainability in Europe?
As the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive stalls, we must navigate a more complex and costly ESG landscape.

Campaigners push for progress on due diligence law
Germany urged to rethink its stance on the recently delayed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.