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The UK’s Renewable Energy Ambitions: Balancing Rapid Growth with Infrastructure DelaysThe UK’s Pledge to Renewable Energy: A Path to Net-Zero The UK is committed to leading in green energy. They plan to significantly increase their renewable energy capacity as part of their strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The country is already the world…
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An Introduction to EU Forced Labour RegulationOn the 13 March 2024, the European Union agreed to adopt legislation to ban products made from forced labour from the EU market. With its striking similarities with the US Uyghur Forced Labor Protection Act (UFLPA), the legislation is another signal from Brussels of its determination to…
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An Introduction to BRSR CoreWhat we know and what we don’t know (yet) about India’s new supply chain due diligence legislation. Legislation is rapidly being introduced by countries and trading blocs to improve human rights and help address the environmental issues facing the planet. Organizations across the world are…
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Utilities Dynamic Market and Dynamic Market Notice : Everything You Need to KnowThe Procurement Act 2023 (expected to go-live in Oct 2024) replaces dynamic purchasing and qualification systems with a single new commercial purchasing tool called a Dynamic Market (DM). DMs can be used and established by contracting authorities, including public and private utilities. They can also…
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The Ultimate Guide to LieferkettengesetzLegislation is rapidly being introduced by countries and trading blocs to improve human rights and help address the environmental issues facing the planet. Organisations across the world are slowly being scooped up by a metaphorical regulatory net which requires them to assess the potential for…
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The differences between Lieferkettengesetz (LKSG) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).Understanding the differences and similarities between these two pieces of legislation and what they mean to you can go a long way to making sure you are prepared and ready to comply. Across the globe, responsibility for human rights and environmental due diligence has exploded.…
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Enabling a just transition to net zero in the energy industryThe drive to net zero presents a huge opportunity for the global energy sector. Alongside the focus on renewable energy, there is also a very welcome increasing focus on people too – looking beyond emissions reductions, to wider environmental pollution, human rights, modern slavery, child…
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Struggling to meet your cement supply chain due diligence obligations with existing solutions?The Indian cement industry, much like its global counterparts, is undergoing substantial transformation driven by sustainability goals and infrastructure development. As this industry transitions, industry leaders are increasingly recognizing the evolving complexities, resource intensiveness, and compliance risks within the supply chain. A recent Capgemini survey…
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The Ultimate Guide to Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (Bill S-211)In this Achilles Ultimate Guide to Bill S-211 we take a detailed look at the Canadian Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chain Act (previously known as Bill S-211), who it applies to, what it means to those organisations (and their suppliers)…
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Workplace Safety Concerns Surge in Sweden as Accidents Cast Shadows Over 2023Sweden, once regarded as a leader in workplace safety in Scandinavia, has been grappling with a series of high-profile accidents in the construction and energy sectors, casting a dark shadow over the end of 2023. The incidents have prompted national concerns and ignited discussions about…
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UN SDG 8 and Modern Slavery Regulation on the Australian Construction IndustryThe construction industry contributes significantly to Australia’s growth and employment and, with the world turning its attention to net zero goals, has a critical role to play in building the infrastructure necessary to achieve a lower carbon economy. However, like many industries worldwide, the Australian…
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How to address the increasing need for Supply Chain Due Diligence and TransparencyAcross the world, organisations globally are being swept up in a metaphorical ESG regulatory net. This new era of regulation requires companies to assess human rights and environmental risks within their supply chains and report proactively on their mitigation efforts. But how to address this…