July 2021

In Forced Labor

New European Due Diligence Guidance Published to Address Forced Labor in Supply Chains

July 28, 2021 by Sunny Mann, Graham J. Stuart, Adeel Haque and Rachel MacLeod 4 Mins Read

On 12 July the European Commission and the European External Actions Service (EEAS) published guidance on “due diligence for EU businesses to address the risk of forced labour in their operations and supply chains”. The non-binding guidance seeks to provide European companies with practical advice on the implementation of effective human rights due diligence practices to address forced labour risks in their supply chains. It also provides an overview of international standards and principles on responsible business…

In Compliance

Recent US Developments Demonstrate Increasing Xinjiang-Related Trade Compliance Risks

July 21, 2021 by Kerry B. Contini, Christine M. Streatfeild and Caroline Bisk 6 Mins Read

In the recent flurry of US Government activity related to Xinjiang, one thing is clear: trade compliance risks continue to increase for companies with supply chains that involve Xinjiang. These latest actions add to the expanding list of companies that face import bans, export bans, and sometimes both, in addition to broader measures under consideration in Congress. This blog post summarizes the past month’s developments. Companies with Xinjiang anywhere in their supply chains should be…

In Events

ESG Oversight and Management: Who Should Have a Seat at the Table?

July 13, 2021 by Reagan R. Demas 1 Min Read

Join us tomorrow at the Ethisphere Virtual ESG Forum as we discuss the latest on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) oversight, including managing ESG issues in the supply chain. The discussion will address who should have a seat at the table when managing corporate ESG matters, and the role of key corporate functions in identifying and mitigating ESG risks in supply chains and beyond.