Canada Modern Slavery Act (Bill S-211): Regulatory Snapshot

An overwhelming amount of national elections were or still are scheduled for this year, with over 60 countries casting votes, promising a critical juncture for sustainability policies.

This article highlights some of the CSDDD’s groundbreaking aspects and how EcoVadis can help your company take a proactive approach to due diligence that builds value beyond compliance.

Those who have invested in voluntary disclosure are seeing returns, as they are well-prepared for the new requirements.

Laws like the LkSG and the recently approved CSDDD now mandate responsible business conduct, urging companies to scrutinize their supply chains closely.

The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) launched a voluntary code for those providing the services increasingly relied upon by the market.

EcoVadis welcomes the EU’s bid to promote clarity and integrity in the market for ESG ratings and data providers.

After lengthy negotiations and much compromise, EU member states have finally reached a consensus on the CSDDD, moving closer to setting a new standard for corporate sustainability in the bloc.

Risks behind new regulations CAD S-211, CA SB-253 and UE laws are challenging resilience strategies in the USA & North America. A streamlined approach for proactive ESG compliance with resilience

Key North American ESG laws and regulations passed or pending with supply chain requirements, and how procurement teams can leverage EcoVadis solutions to comply and mitigate risks.

For one, Australia’s proposal would require reporting entities to include and consider the 15 Scope 3 emission categories aligned to the GHG Protocol Standards.

The EU Council and Parliament Agree on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD): Who is affected, what are the requirements, and how to map your compliance solution.

With the new S-211 law, many procurement teams must update policies and due diligence reporting on forced labor and child labor, supplier risk profiles, and measures taken to remediate violations.

A look at three challenging value chain requirements of the EU's CSRD regulation, what they mean for procurement programs across Europe, the UK, US, Japan and Canada, and how companies can prepare

From July 2022, companies trading in Norway will face extensive new due diligence regulations. This blog summarizes the Transparency Act and highlights how EcoVadis can help your company prepare.