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An Introduction to EU Forced Labour Regulation  

An Introduction to EU Forced Labour Regulation  

On the 13 March 2024, the European Union agreed to adopt legislation…

An update on the CSDDD – what it now means for businesses and what is likely to happen next 

An update on the CSDDD – what it now means for businesses and what is likely to happen next 

You could be forgiven for losing track of where things…

Brilliant ways to improve your sustainability credentials and grow your business

Brilliant ways to improve your sustainability credentials and grow your business

In today’s competitive business landscape, sustainability isn’t just a trend—it’s…

The 5 qualities of a perfect supplier

The 5 qualities of a perfect supplier

What does the perfect supplier look like in the eyes…

How to adopt an OECD-aligned due diligence approach for CSDDD: An Achilles Step By Step Guide

How to adopt an OECD-aligned due diligence approach for CSDDD: An Achilles Step By Step Guide

Our OECD Best Practice Infographic outlines the 6 steps to…

The differences between Lieferkettengesetz (LKSG) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

The differences between Lieferkettengesetz (LKSG) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

Understanding the differences and similarities between these two pieces of…

The case for AI in supply chain management

The case for AI in supply chain management

This blog focuses on the role of AI in Supply…

The Profitability of Sustainability – Putting a P into ESG 

The Profitability of Sustainability – Putting a P into ESG 

What is the business case for sustainability? In our latest…

Achilles Experience: Achilles supports FirstGroup to enhance existing supply chain risk and supplier management processes

Achilles Experience: Achilles supports FirstGroup to enhance existing supply chain risk and supplier management processes

FirstGroup is a leading private sector provider of public transport,…

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) 

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) 

The world of sustainability is awash with acronyms and it…

Achilles data shows exceptional supplier performance for Transport and Infrastructure Safety Compliance

Achilles data shows exceptional supplier performance for Transport and Infrastructure Safety Compliance

The transport sector is a poster child for health and…

Building a Safer Tomorrow: Mitigating Supply Chain Risks in the Transport Industry 

Building a Safer Tomorrow: Mitigating Supply Chain Risks in the Transport Industry 

The Transport Industries Current Landscape The transport industry is a…