by Jasmin Hansohm | Nov 22, 2023 | ALERT, RBC intelligence, Homepage carousel
A Scottish court published a decision that pauses the case against James Finlay in Scotland, pending a case in Kenya. The court left open the possibility that proceedings could continue in Scotland if workers faced excessive delays or other significant access to... by Jennifer Schappert | Apr 18, 2023 | ALERT, RBC intelligence, Homepage carousel
On 22 March, a Dutch Court found G-Star Raw (G-Star) liable for damages after cancelling capacity with its Vietnamese supplier Vert in 2021. The court’s decision was based on G-Star’s long-term relationship with Vert, the fact that G-Star represented the majority of... 
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... 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...