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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…

The 5 qualities of a perfect supplier

The 5 qualities of a perfect supplier

What does the perfect supplier look like in the eyes…

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) 

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) 

The world of sustainability is awash with acronyms and it…

Getting prepared for Lieferkettengesetz and avoiding BAFA reporting headaches

Getting prepared for Lieferkettengesetz and avoiding BAFA reporting headaches

A key element of the Lieferkettengesetz is the completion of…

The 5 biggest impacts of supply chain legislation on suppliers and how to make it work to your advantage

The 5 biggest impacts of supply chain legislation on suppliers and how to make it work to your advantage

In this blog, we look at the 5 biggest impacts of supply chain legislation on supply-side businesses and how to make the legislation work to your advantage.

Canada introduces Bill S211 – the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act

Canada introduces Bill S211 – the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act

New Act introduced on 1 January 2024 now includes additional…

White Paper: An introduction to Supply Chain Due Diligence Best Practice

White Paper: An introduction to Supply Chain Due Diligence Best Practice

Companies must now demonstrate a clear understanding of the impact…

The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) has been provisionally approved. What does that mean for Business?

The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) has been provisionally approved. What does that mean for Business?

Following lengthy discussions, Negotiators of the EU Council and Parliament…

Supply chain management – In-house or outsourced?

Supply chain management – In-house or outsourced?

Supply chain management often looks easy to the business, but,…

A better way to do business with Achilles

A better way to do business with Achilles

A conversation with Smitha Shetty, Achilles Regional Director for APAC.…

7 Steps to best practice supply chain compliance

7 Steps to best practice supply chain compliance

The world’s biggest companies are increasingly finding themselves caught up…

CRSD and EU CS DDD – What’s the difference and what do they mean for business?

CRSD and EU CS DDD – What’s the difference and what do they mean for business?

Legislators within the European Union have been busy for several…