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OECD REVISES GUIDELINES FOR MULTINATIONAL ENTERPRISES ON RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS CONDUCT
The revisions provide clarity on the recommended scope of environmental and human rights due diligenceOn 8 June 2023, the Organisation for Economic …
The European corporate sustainability due diligence Directive: it's a marathon, not a sprint
It has now been just over a year since the European Commission adopted its landmark proposal to introduce corporate environmental and human rights due …
Climate change: succeed in a net-zero future
The risks associated with climate change go way beyond the purely environmental.In our climate change briefing we consider at a high level the political, …
Business and Human Rights: a (r)evolution of the law?
Over the last decade, the law on business and human rights has shifted considerably. Instruments calling on businesses to respect human rights have …
Mandatory human rights and ESG due diligence in Europe – a race to the top?
We assess ambitious European plans to introduce mandatory due diligence for human rights and ESG.On 10 March 2021 the European Parliament voted by a …
Big data and Modern Slavery – Progress not panacea
Data analysis can only get you so far in modern slavery compliance… and regulators are watchingWhile the benefits of data and technology can be leveraged …
2021 law will make human rights due diligence mandatory for EU companies
European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders has announced that the European Commission will introduce legislation in 2021 to make human rights due …
The UK's access to the EU's preferential trade arrangements
The position of the UK under the EU's preferential trade agreements following Brexit is likely to become a major complicating factor in the negotiations. …
France's Corporate Duty of Vigilance Law: What penalties are businesses likely to face?
The French corporate duty of vigilance law is a significant landmark in the Business and Human Rights movement. It stands out from other foreign laws …
The view from Brussels – Brexit negotiations – Developments in October
The Brexit debate often looks different viewed from Brussels rather than from London. It is however important for businesses to also keep in mind the …
Respecting human rights: a snapshot of the French law on the corporate duty of vigilance
The French Law on the Corporate Duty of Vigilance (the "Law") has attracted the attention of a number of stakeholders, both in France and abroad. With …
EU unveils proposals for toughened security screening of foreign investments
As states race to usher in tighter security controls on foreign takeovers, we assess the EU's new framework for screening FDIOn 13 September 2017 the EU …
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