News & Analysis as of September 18, 2024

Child Labor

+ Follow

The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

EU Council Approves Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

King & Spalding on 4/9/2024

On 15 March 2024, the European Council approved the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (“CSDDD” or “Directive”). If approved by the European Parliament and entered into force, the CSDDD will require large EU and...more

Keeping the “S” in ESG: Human Rights & Supply Chain

Foley & Lardner LLP on 3/31/2023

Companies in the manufacturing industry must continue to keep a close eye on the “S” in ESG. One key aspect of the “social” component of ESG involves respecting human rights in supply chains. Indeed, manufacturers are facing...more

Real ESG Enforcement Mechanisms: Restrictions on Imports of Goods Made With Forced or Child Labor

Foley & Lardner LLP on 12/20/2022

Many have viewed corporate commitments to ESG as largely performative measures amidst toothless compliance frameworks. But this has been changing and we expect that change to continue. One example arises out of the “S” in...more

US Leads the Global Crackdown on Forced Labor

ArentFox Schiff on 10/13/2022

The US and EU have ramped up their enforcement initiatives to eliminate forced labor in supply chains. Importers, particularly in the fashion, electronics, solar, and automotive industries, should review the updated DOL List...more

Recent Human Rights Due Diligence Law Developments in the European Union, Switzerland, and Japan

Littler on 10/12/2022

National and supranational legislatures continue to develop laws requiring employers to conduct due diligence of their operations and those of their business partners in order to address human rights risks such as forced...more

Business and Human Rights: Recent panel discussion on the international, European and French landscape

Hogan Lovells on 1/25/2021

On 21st January 2021, a roundtable was organised by the Association Française des Juristes d’Entreprises (AFJE), Doctrine and Le Grand Continent to discuss where Business and Human Rights issues stand. the following topic....more

6 Results

View per page

Page: of 1