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This week is the 8th anniversary of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The UN SDGs are an urgent call for action by all countries – developed and developing – in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with…

PPN 03/23 revises procurement to streamline and standardise selection of suppliers. It aims to provide clarity to the pre-qualification process

The 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…

Understanding Greenwashing in the Energy Sector  Greenwashing has become increasingly prevalent in today’s market and refers to deceptive practices in any industry that create a false perception of environmental responsibility. Greenwashing is the practice of making an unsubstantiated or misleading claim about the environmental benefits…

The Importance of Efficient Public Sector Procurement Efficient procurement in the public sector is an important factor when it comes to driving cost savings and streamlining processes.  Public sector organisations and those that work with them rely on efficient procurement to obtain goods, services and…

As one of the first adopters of European supply chain due diligence legislation with the Lieferkettengesetz (LkSG) Germany has recently unveiled a draft bill for transposing the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive into national law. What does that mean for businesses operating in Germany? The bill…

The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) came into force in January 2023 and is set to have a significant impact on businesses operating within the European Union. The directive aims to improve transparency and consistency in sustainability reporting across the EU and will require…

CSDDD specifically recommends adopting a due diligence strategy aligned with recommendations by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) contained within the Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct. This blog looks at the benefits of adopting an OECD-aligned due diligence strategy.

We are pleased to announce our collaboration with BDO India to empower Indian businesses in their journey towards BRSR Core compliance. SEBI’s BRSR Core requirements are reshaping the Indian corporate landscape and as these requirements gain momentum; this collaboration will enable India’s biggest organisations to…

Mining and minerals play an integral role in modern societies. However, responsible practices that protect the environment, uphold human rights, and safeguard local communities are essential to sustainably meet the growing demand for minerals. The mining sector includes diverse organizations, from large multinational corporations to…

Mining and minerals play an integral role in modern societies. However, responsible practices that protect the environment, uphold human rights, and safeguard local communities are essential to sustainably meet the growing demand for minerals. The mining sector includes diverse organizations, from large multinational corporations to…