Articles tagged with: business and human rights

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Is our tomato paste made with forced labour? Why the UK must introduce import bans 

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In December 2024, a BBC investigation alleged that several own-brand “Italian” tomato purees sold in UK supermarkets (including Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Waitrose) appear to contain tomatoes grown and picked in China. This puts them at extremely high risk of having been made with Uyghur forced labour. We know our current laws in the UK aren’t strong enough to prevent goods with forced labour from entering the UK, but what can we do about it?  Keep reading »

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BBC investigation suggests UK supermarkets are selling products “likely to contain” tomatoes made using forced labour  

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Investigation highlights failure of UK laws to compel companies to address forced labour in supply chains  LONDON, 2nd December: The BBC today released an investigation (BBC Eye: Blood on the Shelves) alleging that “own-brand ‘Italian’ tomato purees sold in UK supermarkets appear to contain tomatoes grown… Keep reading »

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What do the new EU CSDDD requirements mean for your business? 

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As the European Parliament today gives final approval to the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, our business advisory service team shares initial reflections on the CSDDD and its requirements for businesses, and what this law means for human rights globally. The European Parliament’s final agreement of the Corporate Sustainability Due… Keep reading »

Landmark due diligence legislation agreed in the EU

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In the early hours of Thursday 14 December, the European Parliament, European Commission and Council of the European Union reached a definitive political agreement on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. The specific content of the agreement is still being clarified by decision makers, more complete and detailed information… Keep reading »