by Emily Bucknell | Mar 1, 2023 | BRIEFS, RBC intelligence, Due diligence alignment, Homepage carousel
Norway’s Transparency Act came into force in July 2022. The Act requires in-scope companies to conduct due diligence on human rights and decent work risks in line with OECD due diligence guidance. Companies will be required to publish the results of their due... 
by LIBBY ANNAT | Feb 12, 2023 | BRIEFS, TRENDS, RBC intelligence, Homepage carousel
2025 will be a watershed moment for companies operating in the EU. New and strengthened EU due diligence legislation at cross-sector and sector level, forced labour bans and new product rules relating to sustainability will all likely be in force, or likely to come... 
by Jennifer Schappert | Feb 1, 2023 | BRIEFS, RBC intelligence, Due diligence alignment
The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDD) will establish mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence obligations (duty of care) for companies operating across the EU. The legislation is in the final negotiation process and key elements are... 
by LIBBY ANNAT | Jan 25, 2023 | BRIEFS, RBC intelligence, Due diligence alignment
Companies will be required to disclose against the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) by 2025. The CSRD significantly increases responsible business conduct disclosure requirements for companies on a par with financial and business risk reporting. It... 
by LIBBY ANNAT | Feb 1, 2023 | BRIEFS, RBC intelligence, Homepage carousel
There is a clear direction of travel against greenwashing in the EU, the UK and the US, through increased regulation and litigation. The implications of greenwashing extend further than misleading marketing and advertising communications to companies reporting... 
by Jennifer Schappert | Feb 1, 2023 | BRIEFS, RBC intelligence, RBC risk assessment, Due diligence alignment, Enhanced due diligence, Homepage carousel
The EU’s proposed Regulation on prohibiting products made with forced labour on its market is expected to come into force for companies in 2025. This Regulation will necessitate companies to have fully traceable supply chains and to respond to any investigation within...