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...
Nestlé & Cargill Embroiled in Forced Labor Case
A U.S. federal appeals court recently reinstated a lawsuit by a group of former child slaves alleging that Nestle USA, the world’s largest food maker,...
Technology Is the Future of Supply Chain Sustainability, says UNGC Report
Companies are facing challenges in managing sustainability across the supply chain, according to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)’s Decent Wor...
Nations Commit to Principles on Mitigating Modern Slavery Risk in Supply Chains
While globalization has created immense opportunity for international businesses, it has also introduced additional risks into the supply chains of co...
Benchmarking Report Ranks Food & Beverage Companies on Forced Labor Risk Mitigation
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...