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Human Trafficking Found in Xinjiang Supply Chains
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Coronavirus Impact on Business & Labor Rights
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Canadian Boards of Directors Prioritize Human Trafficking & Slavery Due Diligence
While human trafficking and slavery requirements are expanding around the world, Canada has been slow to implement mandatory disclosure-based reportin...
Supply Chain Data & Sustainable EV Battery Production
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Scoping Your Company for Human Trafficking & Slavery Regulation in 2020
The human trafficking and slavery regulatory landscape expanded again in 2019, adding more texture to the ask on modern business. For those evaluating...
Ask the Experts: The Difference Between REACH Restricted Substances & Candidate Lists
Our regulatory subject matter experts help a range of stakeholders solve compelling regulatory challenges associated with supply chain data management...
Assent Solutions & Expertise Featured in RBA/GRI Human Trafficking & Slavery Toolkit
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Top Regulatory Changes to Be Aware of in 2020
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Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence in the EU: What It Could Mean for Business
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