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Human Rights Due Diligence and Corporate Boards: Reflections on European Commission proposals relating to director duties and board oversight
Any board that believes human rights due diligence is optional for their company has not been paying attention to world affairs, write John Morrison, Phil Bloomer and Johannes Blankenbach as they reflect on the designated role of boards in the EU Commission's due diligence proposal.
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Are US Businesses Falling Behind On Human Rights Due Diligence?
The US should follow the EU process closely, writes Nahla Davies.
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Human rights come at a cost: Why an appropriate pricing policy is imperative for the implementation of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act
Anneke Bremer and Tim Zahn argue that, for the law to be effective, companies must pay their suppliers a price that enables them to respect human rights, including the right to a living wage.
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From factories to homes: Why human rights due diligence must extend to all workers in the supply chain
As the European Union works towards its Sustainable Corporate Governance Directive, it is vital that policy-makers hear the demands of workers from garment production countries.
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Momentum for change: UK public joins business and civil society to demand new Business, Human Rights and Environment law
The call for the UK Government to table a new UK law to root out corporate supply chain abuses - wherever they take place – is rapidly building. Georgina Berriman and Mark Dearn from the Corporate Justice Coalition survey the case for change.
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Has Sweden lost its way on human rights?
Sweden's lack of ambition on corporate accountablity is at odds with the country's positive track record of upholding human rights and international solidarity, write Louise Lindfors, Sofia Hedström and Sanna Ström
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Is ESG a matter of risk for business or for people and planet?
The rise of ESG investment appears unstoppable - but there is a serious challenge when it comes to the “S” in ESG, with a significant gap between policy and practice.
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Elephant in the room: Code-29 and the need for mandatory human rights due diligence in Turkey
The dismissal of workers on grounds of "immoral behaviour" during the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates the need for mandatory due diligence law in Turkey, writes Betül Karagedik
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Workers must be the foundation of any human rights due diligence approach
In the lead up to the introduction of mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence (mHREDD) in Europe, it is clear many companies support the need for legislation. However, those wanting their efforts to be effective must ensure they are taking a worker-centric approach. The findings from KnowTheChain’s latest apparel and footwear benchmark highlighted where companies stand with such approaches.
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Hidden in plain sight: Commodity traders’ human rights impacts and responsibilities
Commodity traders play a key role in connecting global value chains yet have largely avoided scrutiny over human rights impacts. With mandatory due diligence laws approaching, the time has come for the commodity trading industry to step up efforts to address human rights and environmental risks linked to their operations and business relationships.
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