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ILO signs first private-sector partnerships on living wages with Unilever, amfori, RBA
On 24 September, the ILO announced the first three public-private partnerships (PPPs) under ... read more
Due Diligence Design submits recommendations on CSDDD Guidelines
On 13 August 2026, Due Diligence Design submitted its response to the European Commission’s ... read more
Telenor faces criminal investigations over former Myanmar operations
On 15 September 2026, Norwegian authorities opened two separate criminal investigations into ... read more
US continues pressure over CSDDD, calls for reduced scope
On 14 August 2026, the US Government published formal comments critical of the ... read more
California passes bill requiring companies to disclose historical links to slavery
26 August 2026: The California Legislature passed AB 2599, Slavery: corporate disclosures, ... read more
US expands UFLPA Entity List by 43 companies — largest single addition to date
On 31 July 2026, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the addition of 43 ... read more
IRAdvocates sued Lindt over alleged misleading responsible sourcing claims
On 8 May 2026, NGO International Rights Advocates (IRAdvocates) filed a lawsuit against ... read more
EU consumer authorities agree approach on “old stock” under new greenwashing rules
On 30 June 2026, the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network published enforcement ... read more