The Era of Mandatory Supply Chain Due Diligence is Here – Is Your Company Ready?
Mandatory supply chain due diligence is here. This article looks at what this rapidly evolving legal landscape will mean for your company and how EcoVadis can help you comply – now and in the future.
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Navigating the Evolving Supply Chain Due Diligence Landscape: Insights From Our Sustain Conference
Emerging due diligence laws are compelling companies to act on ESG challenges in their supply chains. This article shares insights on these regulations from experts at this year’s Sustain Conference.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – A Time for Action
To mark Women’s History Month, EcoVadis reflects upon the progress of female workforce participation, as well as the performance of rated companies in respect of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
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EcoVadis Sustain 2022: 5 Key Takeaways
On March 14-15, 2022, more than 3,200 participants from 77 countries tuned in to EcoVadis’ Sustain conference. This blog recounts 5 key takeaways from the event.
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The EU Proposal on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence is Here – How Will It Impact Your Organization?
On February 23, the EU published its Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. This blog summarizes the main provisions of the draft legislation and advises on how your business can prepare.
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5 Ways EU Forced Labor Guidelines Enable Businesses to Plan for Mandatory Due Diligence
Examining new EU guidance on how to address forced labour in supply chains, this blog outlines 5 ways businesses can prepare for the forthcoming introduction of binding due diligence obligations.
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The Evolving Role of Human Rights Due Diligence in Global Supply Chains: An Interview with Bettina Grabmayr, Head of Institutional Relation
The goal of creating a sustainable and responsible economy is increasingly being reflected in legal obligations, with due diligence laws in the U.K., France and Netherlands as well as EU regulations.
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Mandatory Due Diligence Legislation – EU Developments, Member State Laws, and How Your Company Can Prepare
The European Union (EU) is on its way to mandatory supply chain due diligence. What steps can your company take now to get ready?
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Three Ways Biden’s Supply Chain Review Should Be More Ambitious
More than just preventing disruption - climate readiness, labor and human rights, and ethical considerations are key components for truly resilient supply chains.
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Six Sustainability Resolutions for Earth Day
Fighting climate change isn’t a one-day event but Earth Day, taking place on April 22, is a good time to make corporate sustainability resolutions. Here is how to get started.
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How Human Rights are Making Their Way into Mainstream Due Diligence – and Why Calls for Legislation Increase
New human rights laws continue to emerge. While companies are used to financial due diligence, the transition to human rights due diligence, particularly in the supply chain, comes with unknowns.
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Country Risk Scores Mapped and Explained
EcoVadis provides profiles on over 150 countries. These profiles cover information on risks across four themes: Environment, health & social, human rights and governance.
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International Equal Pay Day: How the COVID-19 Crisis Highlights the Gender Gap
Across all regions, women are paid c. 23% less than men. Our Sustainability Analyst explains how COVID-19 has impacted gender inequalities and why reporting and sustainability assessments can help.
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