Week of 28 February 2022 Discussions on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDD) Directive begin in earnest Our key takeaway: Everyone is talking about ‘CSDD.’ What is this new directive that would require companies to conduct human rights and environmental due diligence, and what will it ultimately look like? Discussions are starting at every level … Continue reading Discussions on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDD) Directive begin in earnest
IPCC: The extent and magnitude of climate change is even worse than we thought, and urgent action to secure a liveable future is needed now
Week of 28 February 2022 IPCC: The extent and magnitude of climate change is even worse than we thought, and urgent action to secure a liveable future is needed now Our key takeaway: “The scientific evidence is unequivocal: climate change is a threat to human well-being and the health of the planet. Any further delay … Continue reading IPCC: The extent and magnitude of climate change is even worse than we thought, and urgent action to secure a liveable future is needed now
Mining companies: Invest in addressing human rights risks (not just environmental risks) on the ground
Week of 21 February 2022 Mining companies: Invest in addressing human rights risks (not just environmental risks) on the ground Our key takeaway: Mining companies are showing improvement on corporate-level governance and tracking of human rights and environmental issues, but their approach at mine-site level—where efforts matter most for people and planet—are still lacking. Companies … Continue reading Mining companies: Invest in addressing human rights risks (not just environmental risks) on the ground
Truly empower local farmers to see meaningful change in sustainable growing practices
Week of 21 February 2022 Truly empower local farmers to see meaningful change in sustainable growing practices Our key takeaway: Producers on the ground are the key to drive sustainable, regenerative agricultural practices. Yet they can’t do this without a broader systems transformation, such as support, technical assistance and incentives from downstream purchasers. The agriculture … Continue reading Truly empower local farmers to see meaningful change in sustainable growing practices
The European Commission has released its eagerly awaited proposal for a directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence.
Week of 21 February 2022 The European Commission has released its eagerly awaited proposal for a directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence. Our key takeaway: And we’re off to the races. The European Commission has released its eagerly awaited proposal for a directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence. The European Parliament and the European Council … Continue reading The European Commission has released its eagerly awaited proposal for a directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence.
For more green on our planet (and more ‘green’ in our coffers) invest in nature
Week of 14 February 2022 For more green on our planet (and more ‘green’ in our coffers) invest in nature Our key takeaway: Investing in nature and nature-positive solutions is both an ecological and a socioeconomic imperative, but the current financing gap risks meaningful progress. Companies and investors have distinct roles to play in bridging … Continue reading For more green on our planet (and more ‘green’ in our coffers) invest in nature
Momentum on climate, water and forests must be driven through supply chains
Week of 14 February 2022 Momentum on climate, water and forests must be driven through supply chains Our key takeaway: How can companies significantly reduce their environmental footprint? Look to supply chains, where most impacts on climate, water and forests occur. Companies should not only set ambitious science-based targets, zero-deforestation targets and water security targets … Continue reading Momentum on climate, water and forests must be driven through supply chains
Legislating human rights due diligence: will legislators push human rights respect, or incentivize companies to tick boxes?
Week of 14 February 2022 Legislating human rights due diligence: will legislators push human rights respect, or incentivize companies to tick boxes? Our key takeaway: The UN Guiding Principles and the OECD Guidelines started their lives as soft law instruments, governing the conduct of companies when it comes to human rights. As these expectations are … Continue reading Legislating human rights due diligence: will legislators push human rights respect, or incentivize companies to tick boxes?
Regenerative agriculture goes far beyond soil science
Week of 7 February 2022 Regenerative agriculture goes far beyond soil science Our key takeaway: To move the dial for a systems transformation, companies across sectors—from food and beverage, to apparel and footwear, to textiles—should be looking at their role as part of complex agriculture supply chains. Crucially, the shift towards regeneration needs to be … Continue reading Regenerative agriculture goes far beyond soil science
Companies and investors call on the European Commission to urgently adopt a meaningful legislative proposal related to human rights and environmental due diligence (mHREDD)
Week of 7 February 2022 Companies and investors call on the European Commission to urgently adopt a meaningful legislative proposal related to human rights and environmental due diligence (mHREDD) Our key takeaway: Companies – large and small, investors and business associations issue an urgent call to the European Commission: they want mandatory human rights and … Continue reading Companies and investors call on the European Commission to urgently adopt a meaningful legislative proposal related to human rights and environmental due diligence (mHREDD)