The North Star for forthcoming HREDD legislation? Complementing civil liability for harms with administrative supervision that is centred on outcomes for people and planet

Week of 25 October 2021 The North Star for forthcoming HREDD legislation? Complementing civil liability for harms with administrative supervision that is centred on outcomes for people and planet Our key takeaway: As conducting human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD) becomes a new corporate duty, the question arises as to how to enforce accountability … Continue reading The North Star for forthcoming HREDD legislation? Complementing civil liability for harms with administrative supervision that is centred on outcomes for people and planet

Fundamental changes across nearly all systems that propel our economy are needed – yet progress is slow, and even headed in the wrong direction in some areas

Week of 25 October 2021 Fundamental changes across nearly all systems that propel our economy are needed – yet progress is slow, and even headed in the wrong direction in some areas Our key takeaway: To deliver a zero-carbon world in time, we need to rapidly transform the systems that propel our economy (power generation, … Continue reading Fundamental changes across nearly all systems that propel our economy are needed – yet progress is slow, and even headed in the wrong direction in some areas

With the world facing a “code red for humanity,” time is running out for governments to keep their climate promises

Week of 25 October 2021 With the world facing a “code red for humanity,” time is running out for governments to keep their climate promises Our key takeaway: In the run-up to COP26 next week, countries’ NDCs (nationally determined contributions) to global warming are being put in the spotlight … and coming up short. UNEP … Continue reading With the world facing a “code red for humanity,” time is running out for governments to keep their climate promises