The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is just twelve months away from enforcement, compelling companies to put systems in place that ensure they comply with the law. The consequences for...
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Reflecting on Sustainability: Key Trends That Shaped 2023
As 2023 winds down, let's take a moment to reflect on the transformative trends in sustainability that have reshaped our approach to business and environmental stewardship. This past year has been a...
Navigating the Sustainable Future: Understanding the Impact of Climate Legislation on SMEs
In an era where climate change is at the forefront of global initiatives, evolving climate legislation is echoing through the business world. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs),...
Navigating the Alphabet Soup of Sustainability Reporting: The IFRS S1 & S2, and ESRS
The landscape of sustainability reporting has long been a complex and confusing web of overlapping frameworks and disclosure requirements. Companies have often found themselves navigating an...
Unwrapping the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive: Embracing Sustainable Packaging in a Circular Economy
World Environment Day this year, under the theme "Beat Plastic Pollution," emphasizes the urgent need for businesses to critically examine their environmental footprint. With a particular focus on...
Turning Over a New Leaf: EU’s Bold Move Against Deforestation and the Path to Compliance
On April 19th, 2023, the European Parliament adopted the new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), clearing the way for it to move forward. Next, the law will be formally endorsed by the Council of...
CSDDD and CSRD – What’s the difference?
What is the difference between the CSDDD and CSRD, and how should you focus your efforts? The EU’s recent Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due...
CSDDD – How will it impact your organization?
Preparing for Compliance: How Will CSDDD Impact Your Organization? The European Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDDD) was published on February 23, 2022. This legislation...
CSRD & Supply Chain Sustainability: What You Need to Know
What is the CSRD? The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is new legislation in the European Union that requires, elevates, and standardizes ESG reporting like never before. It...
How SupplyShift Can Help You With the German Supply Chain Act
SupplyShift has recently updated and relaunched our Human Rights Compliance Assessment to ensure alignment with the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act. Companies can use this assessment to...
Complying with the UFLPA: How to Detect Forced Labor in Your Supply Chain
UYGHUR FORCED LABOR PREVENTION ACT (JUNE 21st UPDATE) The U.S. government has taken steps to codify guidance that provides more clarity to companies on how to comply with the Uyghur Forced Labor...
Addressing Labor Issues in the Supply Chain
The concept of forced labor is not new. It’s been newsworthy since at least the mid-’90s when reports of sweatshops in apparel became commonplace. Forced labor in industries such as agriculture and...
Your Complete Guide to Supply Chain Sustainability
Today, a company’s public image can rapidly diminish if they fail to comply with the increasingly prevalent environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards being put into place worldwide. One...
How to Set Corporate Goals for Supply Chain ESG
ESG takes top priority on a company's vision for the future. But what do corporate sustainability goals look like in practice? With mounting pressure from investors and consumers, corporate...
The Importance of Measuring Scope 3 Supply Chain Emissions and How to Get Started
The world has reached a crucial point in its effort to combat the climate crisis. Right now, businesses have a huge role to play in limiting the increase in average global temperature to below...