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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 …
INside Asia M&A Podcast
What are the key Asia M&A trends that private investors, corporates and intermediaries should zero in on?From regulatory and economic considerations …
Dutch Legislators Propose Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Law
The landmark proposal forms part of a widening global trend to ensure firms monitor adverse impacts on issues such as human rights and the environment On …
UN business and human rights treaty negotiations continue: one step forward, two steps back?
The latest round of talks exposes significant divisions between states on how to ensure global companies tackle human rights abusesLast month saw the …
G20/B20: Can we avoid downside risks for the global economy?
CEO Justin D'Agostino previews the G20 and B20, as he heads to Indonesia for these critical meetings. G20 Leaders will meet in Bali, Indonesia, this …
Japan Publishes Guidelines on Corporate Human Rights Due Diligence
On 13 September 2022, the Japanese government (Government) published its Guidelines on Respecting Human Rights in Responsible Supply Chains (Guidelines) …
Australian Government mulls new measures to toughen Modern Slavery Act
The new Labor government consults on a more muscular approach as landmark legislation undergoes first three-year reviewOn 22 August 2022, the Australian …
Australian Government consults on three-year review of Modern Slavery Act 2018
On 22 August 2022, the Australian Government released an issues paper on the effectiveness of the first three years of the Modern Slavery Act 2018 for …
Data governance, privacy and trust – a sweet spot for ESG?
Trust is a critical part of any relationship. Businesses’ relationships with their clients and consumers are no different. But the concept of trust in a …
JAPAN PLEDGES COMMITMENT TO GREATER HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION THROUGH NEW GUIDELINES FOR BUSINESSES
Last week, the Japanese government (Government) announced that it will soon introduce human rights due diligence guidelines (Guidelines) for Japanese …
UK Government opens consultation on "world-leading" due diligence law
The UK's new Environment Act 2021 (the "Environment Act") introduces a prohibition on the use of "forest risk commodities" in UK commercial activities, …
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