Articles tagged with: responsible business

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CSDDD Analysis

Analysis of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) to assist allies in advocating for effective implementation

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The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, effective from 25 July 2024, marks a significant advancement in corporate accountability. It requires large companies operating in the EU to carry out due diligence to identify and address human rights abuses and environmental harm in their value chains. The Directive sets a global precedent, particularly for legislation combating forced labour and improving access to justice for those affected by corporate practices. 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 »

Global progress on modern slavery hangs in the balance with EU law

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As the EU stalls on passing the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, our CEO Jasmine O’Connor OBE shares a statement about what this law means for global progress to end modern slavery. “Everyone, everywhere deserves to live and work in freedom, without having to face exploitation, abuse and forced labour. Keep reading »