Tag: United Nations

European Commission delays sustainability reporting rules
The ‘omnibus’ revision postpones implementation of the CSRD by two years, and CSDDD by a year, to strengthen EU’s ‘economic base’.

UN weighs in on EU human rights due diligence debate
UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights calls on EU “not to reopen” controversial measures in the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.

UN challenges CEOs for paying ‘poverty wages’
United Nations’ expert on extreme poverty names and shames profitable US giants Amazon, Walmart and DoorDash.

Director Reference Guide: embracing the UN’s sustainable development goals
The 2030 agenda to transform the world is ambitious, but there’s a role—and benefits—for every board. Here’s how to get involved.

BNP Paribas faces climate lawsuit over sustainability due diligence
NGOs join up to pursue bank through the courts for failing to comply with French law on human rights and sustainability due diligence.

News round-up: this week in governance
COP27 call for climate change transition plans; putting purpose at the heart of business; a disappointing take on diversity Down Under.

Global minimum corporate tax rate negotiations ‘need a fairer forum’
US treasury secretary Janet Yellen is in Europe to push for agreement on the deal across 136 countries. But critics warn it misses the mark.

CFO taskforce reveals plan to boost UN Sustainable Development Goals
The document sees chief financial officers call on firms, investors, banks and governments to work towards a “sustainable financial system”.

Governance shaped by climate, tech and demographics
Two surveys out this week reveal the growing urgency for organisations to come to terms with the way governance is shaped by climate and other issues on society’s agenda.

Risk hotspots – a global roundup
The Brexit timetable causes ructions, cannabis is legalised in Canada, Japan’s bitcoin is stung for security, and Italy sparks outrage among the Left.