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The adoption of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) by the United States on 21 June 2022 will go down in the annals of anti-slavery, heralding a new chapter for the human race. The provisions of the law are very stringent, with a ban on all companies...

The European Parliament adopted CSRD in November 2022, giving further stimulus to transparency on environmental, social and governance affairs in registered multinationals on the EU-governed markets, except for listed micro companies. Adopting this directive lent a...

Organisational and leadership focus, up until recently was almost exclusively focused on financial viability and the customer-centric mindset. In a post-pandemic-world the mental well-being of the staff – the businesses lifeblood, has emerged as a critical area of...

The Australian government released a consultation paper on 12 December 2022 seeking opinions for designing and executing a binding climate-related fiscal reporting rule in the country. The step is being looked at as significant because it comes close on the heels of a...

Greenwashing is a term that has emerged in recent years to describe the practice of companies presenting themselves as environmentally friendly, sustainable, or socially responsible without actually living up to their claims. The term has gained traction among ESG...

As ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) issues continue to gain prominence in the corporate world, modern slavery is an area that companies are increasingly being held accountable for. A modern slavery statement is a key component of a company's commitment to...

Environmental sustainability is a concept that has gained significant attention in recently as the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, resource depletion, and pollution. For corporations, environmental sustainability refers to the ability to meet the...

Governance is a critical aspect of corporate sustainability and is the foundation of all ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) efforts. Good governance practices are essential to ensure that a company operates ethically, transparently, and in compliance with...

The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) is an independent statutory body established under the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986. The commission's primary responsibility is to promote and protect human rights in Australia, including the rights of...