In May 2019, the Dutch Senate adopted the Child Labour Due Diligence Law, making the Netherlands the first country to enact legislation that holds bus...
Report Identifies Barriers and Enablers in Responsible Purchasing
Procurement professionals say conventional procurement practices may create environments that lead to human rights violations— and companies with such...
The Experts Respond: A CSR Q&A From the Supply Chain Summit Series
At the Supply Chain Summit Series event in San Diego in February, Michael Littenberg, Partner at Ropes & Gray LLP, spoke about legal requirements ...
E.l.f Cosmetics First American Company Fined for Ties to North Korean Labor
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has claimed its first casualty — E.l.f Cosmetics has been been fined for violating the Countering America’...
Modern Slavery Ranks as Top Priority for the UK Government
Modern slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights that can take various forms. After a year that saw trade compliance fluctuations...
Ask the Experts: February 1 Edition
Our regulatory subject matter experts are always helping a range of stakeholders solve compelling regulatory challenges associated with supply chain d...
Rubber Gloves Made With Forced Labor Sold to EU National Health Systems
Imagine a doctor saving lives while wearing gloves manufactured using forced labor. The contrast is so stark that it’s difficult to process. However, ...
Ethical Trading Initiative & Ergon Publish Good Practice Note on Combating Modern Slavery
Global companies have committed to combating human trafficking and slavery in their supply chains, but often lack the guidance to do so effectively. C...
Australia Makes Modern Slavery Legislation Official
After a November 29 vote, Australia has officially passed what is being heralded by many as the world’s strongest modern slavery transparency legislat...
Complex Supply Chains Require Cohesive Due Diligence
Imagine you are the lead compliance officer at a multinational corporation. It’s production time for the holiday season and news comes across your des...