Due Diligence boom: implications and opportunities for Latin American
Companies in Latin America have an opportunity to reinvent their role in the global supply chain by anticipating and complying with due diligence regulations.
New regulations increase urgency for due diligence efforts worldwide
Lawmakers in California and South Korea announced two new sweeping supply chain due diligence regulations this month, signifying the quickly closing regulatory gap between Asia and the West.
What is supply chain risk mapping? (And how to do it right)
Supply chain risk mapping can equip companies for maintaining the stability and robustness of their practices, even when faced with volatility in sourcing markets.
Key Concepts: Due Diligence and Traceability
Effective due diligence is the cornerstone of business success, especially as brands navigate complex supply chains amid growing ethical and regulatory pressures. Discover how supply chain due diligence and traceability can protect against risks.
GTP Project’s visit to DRC mines helps combat child labour
In June 2023, the Global Trace Protocol (GTP) Project team conducted a field visit in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to support the goal of helping to reduce child and forced labour in global supply chains through traceability
Why Investors Should be More Proactive in Supply Chain Due Diligence
To reduce the real (and rising) business risks that ESG issues in companies’ supply chains pose, investors need to apply more sophisticated due diligence approaches, including going upstream and on site.
Getting to grips with the EU Deforestation Regulation
The recently adopted European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) prohibits relevant commodities and products from being placed on the EU’s market unless they are deforestation-free.
Canada and Supply Chain ESG Risk: Why Lower Risk Countries Should Not
Canada's supply chain ESG risk scores had significant worsening trends in the past year and media reports have linked the country to alleged human rights violations.
Human rights impact assessments: a critical component of human rights
Human Rights Impact Assessments (HRIA) are a critical tool helping companies respond to due diligence legislation and demands from investors to put human rights commitments into practice and implement human rights due diligence %.
New Zealand next to impose modern slavery legislation after sharp rise
The New Zealand government announced in July 2023 that a new law is being drafted aimed at cracking down on modern slavery.