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Earth Day is all about taking climate action for environmental sustainability. It’s aim as an organisation is to empower both individuals and businesses to support local communities and fight the climate crisis with positive and sustainable climate action. This year’s theme is centred on ‘Invest…

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.

India, as one of the largest and fastest-growing economies in the world, has set ambitious goals to mitigate the impacts of climate change. One such goal is achieving a net-zero emissions target by 2070. In line with this goal, the Securities and Exchange Board of…

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…

The construction sector is witnessing a notable shift in procurement practices for all contracting authorities. This is particularly noticeable as this article on PPN 03/24 follows closely on the coattails of our previous article surrounding PPN 03/23.  

Join Achilles’ Adam Whitfield for “Preparing to fight forced and child labour in Canadian supply chains”, a virtual event, to understand more about Bill S211 and discuss best practices organisations can implement to comply with the legislation and reduce the risk of human rights violations in supply chains.

While supply chain due diligence legislation emerges en masse around the globe, are you aware of what is out there and the implications these may have on your business?  In an interconnected global economy, the intricate web of supply chains is a driving force behind…

Blog post written by Shaun McCarthy OBE, Chairman at Supply Chain Sustainability School Date: 23rd March 2021 | Time to read: 7 mins Sustainability in the construction sector has come a long way in recent years. Many main contractors are showcasing their sustainability policies and…

In July 2019, a human trafficking ring was uncovered as part of the largest UK modern slavery investigation. The gang exploited over 400 people, including homeless, ex-convicts and individuals with substance problems, paying them as little as 50 pence an hour for their labour. The…

Construction companies across the UK have been hit by scores of problems caused by supplier failures in health and safety and financials – yet remain confident they are adequately managing risk. In a market survey, three-quarters (75%) of UK construction companies said they were confident…

Businesses across the globe have claimed that reducing carbon is going to become a bigger priority in 2015, but most are not taking the basic steps to make it happen, new research shows. In a market survey, 63% of infrastructure and manufacturing firms across the…

The aim of the human rights due diligence is not only to prevent from adverse impacts on people but also to drive responsible corporate behaviour throughout global supply chains and businesses. This means, businesses play a key role as they are required to spot and…