by Chiara Giaccari | Dec 1, 2022 | ALERT
The EU passed legislation requiring company boards to have at least 40% of non-executive director positions or at least 33% of director positions held by women by 2026. This is another law within the EU’s policy framework tightening corporate governance around... by Chiara Giaccari | Dec 19, 2022 | ALERT, Enhanced due diligence
In December 2022 a legal case was filed against the London Bullion Market Association for severe human rights abuses at a mine. The case argues that LBMA held responsibility because the gold from the mine went to a refiner that had been certified by LBMA. If this case... by Emily Bucknell | Dec 19, 2022 | ALERT, Due diligence alignment
On 1 January 2023 the German Supply Chain Act went into force for large companies with over 3,000 employees in Germany. Companies covered by the law will need to have measures in place in 2023. This includes conducting a human rights and environmental risk assessment,...