In this week's briefing, Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh and Bea Stevenson talk about some of what's coming up. They discuss the implementation of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards, with large corporates the first to the impacted and new reporting requirements coming in from 2025. They also talk about the impact of Veganuary and other grass roots initiatives for businesses, and how companies are engaging with shifting consumer attitudes.
Plus: an update on the responsible sourcing and ethical trade forum taking place in London on 20th-21st March. Register now and save £400.
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Why due diligence may lead to a ‘wave of litigation’
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Weekly podcast: Innovative solutions to the ‘crisis of stuff’
Has business really shifted from the why to the how on sustainability?
Weekly podcast: Why a zero-tolerance approach to worker recruitment fees is essential
LandScale: tackling landscape level challenges in Guatemala
What EU corporate due diligence rules will actually mean for business
Weekly podcast: Tea sector’s blend of supply chain challenges
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Weekly podcast: The environmental and human rights legal risks business needs to know about
SourceUp: connecting landscapes with their markets and buyers
Why companies must continue to source from ‘high-risk’ countries
Weekly podcast: Is business moving to a ‘just in case’ approach to supply chains?
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Nestlé’s plan to tackle cocoa child labour
Weekly podcast: How to identify human rights risks in production landscapes
How the apparel sector can cut 45% emissions by 2030
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