Tag: supply chains
BlackRock CEO: War ends globalisation, but we’ll still get to net zero
Larry Fink’s annual letter warns of strategic challenges ahead, but says recent events will “accelerate the shift” to renewable energies.
EU publishes proposals for human rights due diligence law
The proposals require company directors to take into account human rights, climate change and sustainability in their decision-making.
Companies protest delay in EU human rights due diligence legislation
Companies including Ikea, Danone and Aviva Investors have signed a letter calling on the EU to accelerate its work on human rights proposals.
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.
What boards need to know about sanctions risk and legislation
The forced diversion of a Ryanair flight has put sanctions on the news agenda. Boards should be aware of the risks and legislation.
What boards need to know about sanctions risk and legislation
The forced diversion of a Ryanair flight to Belarus has put sanctions on the news agenda. Boards should be aware of the risks and legislation.
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.
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.
Why businesses should optimise supply chains for resilience, not just cost
As events repeatedly demonstrate, supply chain disruption is a given. Here’s how improving resilience can benefit your wider strategy.