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Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence in the EU: What It Could Mean for Business

A Norwegian government ethics committee has recommended the adoption of mandatory human rights due diligence and disclosure obligations for multinationals doing business in Norway. The committee...

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Top Regulatory Changes to Be Aware of in 2020

Regulatory pressure is increasing. Companies that fell short of expectations in the last few years have seen their brands take reputational hits, experienced loss of market access, and watched...

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Assent Solutions & Expertise Featured in RBA/GRI Human Trafficking & Slavery...

The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) has partnered with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) to publish a human trafficking and slavery due diligence and reporting toolkit. The report provides...

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Ask the Experts: The Difference Between REACH Restricted Substances &...

Our regulatory subject matter experts help a range of stakeholders solve compelling regulatory challenges associated with supply chain data management. We compile these insights to help educate...

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Scoping Your Company for Human Trafficking & Slavery Regulation in 2020

The human trafficking and slavery regulatory landscape expanded again in 2019, adding more texture to the ask on modern business. For those evaluating scope of their requirements, the question to ask...

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Supply Chain Data & Sustainable EV Battery Production

Electric Vehicle (EV) batteries are not only powering vehicles, but contributing to the feasibility of a major global push to take fossil fuels off our roads. Although there are only 5 million EVs...

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Canadian Boards of Directors Prioritize Human Trafficking & Slavery Due...

While human trafficking and slavery requirements are expanding around the world, Canada has been slow to implement mandatory disclosure-based reporting requirements. Still, Canadian businesses are...

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Coronavirus Impact on Business & Labor Rights

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread in most areas of the world, countries are struggling to define a path forward, navigating uncertain economic landscapes and risks to public health....

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Human Trafficking Found in Xinjiang Supply Chains

With the demand for supply chain transparency and ethical business practices growing in markets globally, brands that are connected to unethical business practices risk loss of market access,...

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Third-Party Due Diligence

Complex products are made from parts and materials taken from many sources, and it is important companies perform adequate due diligence on the internal controls of their direct suppliers to gain...

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