The 2018 KnowTheChain Food and Beverage Benchmark Findings Report has been released, ranking Unilever, Kellogg and Coca-Cola at the top of the list of...
Nike Stock Benefits From Consumer Activism in Wake of “Just Do It” Campaign
Consumer activism is becoming more prevalent, and some of the largest companies in the world are leveraging the concept to engage consumers. And you’l...
Social & Labor Convergence Project Makes Assent Compliance an Accredited Host
The Social & Labor Convergence Project (SLCP) has selected Assent Compliance as an accredited host for the upcoming light rollout of the initiativ...
Top 100 Corporate Social Responsibility Influence Leaders List Released
The 2018 Top 100 Corporate Social Responsibility Influence Leaders list was released on August 2. The list recognizes global professionals who made co...
Release of 2018 Global Slavery Index Provides Key Recommendations for Businesses
In July, the 2018 Global Slavery Index (GSI) was released, providing companies with fresh insight on the pervasiveness of modern slavery across the gl...
Five Key Takeaways from the U.S. Advisory on North Korean Labor
On July 23, 2018, the U.S. Department of State released an advisory on North Korean forced labor, detailing the tactics the country deploys to evade r...
Decision Against Cheesecake Factory Exposes Common Gap in Labor Rights Due Diligence Programs
On June 11, 2018, the State of California found the Cheesecake Factory Restaurants, Inc. liable for wage theft against subcontracted workers. The deci...
U.S. Department of State Releases 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report
This week, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the 2018 Trafficking in Persons (TiP) Report, providing companies and stakeholders with insight...
New South Wales Passes State-Level Modern Slavery Act 2018
In June 2018, the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) passed the Modern Slavery Act (MSA) 2018. After the federal government’s May 2018 announce...
Switzerland Considers Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence Legislation
In May 2018, the Legal Affairs Committee of the Swiss National Council put forward an indirect counter-proposal in response to the Responsible Busines...