Chances are that you are aware of the push for transparency and increased due diligence in supply chains. One of the drivers of this pressure comes fr...
Investors Emphasize Importance of Dodd-Frank Act Compliance
Investors controlling $1.2 trillion in assets issued a statement on May 31, 2018, warning companies that compliance with the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Re...
Looking Ahead at 2018: Corporate Social Responsibility
Look at some of the top companies and most renowned brands in the world, and you’ll notice they tend to have something in common: terrific corporate s...
It’s Official: EU Conflict Mineral Regulation Signed Into Law
The European Union (EU) has joined the growing list of regions, countries and regulatory bodies taking a stand against the use of conflict minerals in...
Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Assent Supply Chain Summit in San Jose
On February 8th, the third installment of the Assent Supply Chain Summit Series will kick off in San Jose. Designed to provide organizations and their...
UPDATE: OECD Releases New Version of Due Diligence Guidance
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released an updated edition of their OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible...
Final Negotiations for EU Conflict Minerals Rules Underway
Talks are underway in the European Union (EU) regarding the community’s adoption of binding conflict mineral legislation. As the Netherland’s Preside...
UPDATE [Webinar] Breaking News on the EU Conflict Minerals Vote and Analyzing the Amnesty International & Global Witness Report
Here’s the replay of the EU Conflict Minerals & Amnesty International Webinar! Download Slides Here: EU Conflict Minerals Update Amnesty Int...
EU Conflict Minerals – Parliamentary Committee Proposes Mandatory Compliance Program
Here’s An Update on EU Conflict Minerals! The European Parliament’s Committee on Development voted yesterday in favour of amendments that would ...
EU Conflict Minerals and The Regulatory Horizon – Breaking News
Apple makes regulatory compliance headlines on a regular basis with both positive and negative topics. For example, they recently declared that the t...