Policy & Standards

EU reaches deal on contested CSDDD: Thousands of firms set to become liable for their supply chains

Whereas the original directive would have affected up to 16,000 companies, it is now estimated that about 5,300 of Europe’s largest corporations fall under its remit.

Melodie Michel

15 March 2024

Operations & Finance

Inditex faces supply chain scrutiny amid record profits

The Spanish group got the lowest grade on traceability amid 52 companies recently analysed by NGO Remake World.

Melodie Michel

15 March 2024

Policy & Standards

CSDDD: Back to the drawing board after EU Council rejects draft

"There is still time for member states to get their act together and to stop blocking this law. But that time is rapidly running out."

Melodie Michel

28 February 2024

Policy & Standards

CSDDD vote: Make-or-break week for EU due diligence directive

It’s unclear whether advocates of the bill have managed to garner sufficient support during the hiatus.

Melodie Michel

27 February 2024

Policy & Standards

CSDDD: What would a failed EU due diligence legislation mean for businesses?

Observers are increasingly doubtful that the EU’s flagship supply chain due diligence legislation will make it past the finish line before EU Parliament elections this June.

Melodie Michel

19 February 2024

Policy & Standards

CSDDD: EU due diligence law’s fate hangs in the balance as Council heads for vote

The law appeared headed for easy approval, but conservative debates in Germany and Finland have since cast doubt on its future.

Melodie Michel

09 February 2024

Mining

Miners commit to 'nature positivity' after Norway greenlights deep sea mining

This is the latest sustainability commitment made by mining leaders in an effort to ensure the increased mineral demand fuelling the net zero transition doesn’t cause more environmental damage.

Melodie Michel

19 January 2024

People & Culture

What will Chief Sustainability Officers focus on in 2024?

CSO Futures dives into the sustainability themes that are likely to draw the most attention next year.

Melodie Michel

21 December 2023

Policy & Standards

Supply chain due diligence obligation one step closer to becoming law

EU lawmakers aim to make high-risk sectors such as mining, agriculture and textiles more responsible.

Melodie Michel

15 December 2023

Operations & Finance

Report reveals slow progress in sustainable textile materials

Just 13% of all materials used in the sector come from recycled sources.

Melodie Michel

14 December 2023