I just read this EURACTIV article in its entirety – even re-read a few sections.
Many points stood out to me, but it is the second last paragraph that cuts right to the chase:
“Even if the legislation was considerably “watered down” from Parliament’s initial “ambitious position,” “the EU needs this directive because, for the first time in [EU] history, businesses are held accountable for human, environmental or labour abuses across their production chains,” she told Euractiv.”
Specifically, the reference to it being “the FIRST TIME IN [EU] HISTORY, businesses are held accountable for human, environmental or labour abuses across their production chains.”
I started to do a little research – keep in mind I am just at the beginning and came across this 2016 Human Rights Watch article excerpt – https://bit.ly/3PkwwfO
“FOR MORE THAN TWO DECADES, in every region of the world, Human Rights Watch has documented human rights abuses in the context of global supply chains in agriculture, the garment and footwear industry, mining, construction, and other sectors.”
Here is the question, David: What are the obstacles to adopting new legislation that will address these age-old issues? How do we show that it is both the “right and smart” thing to do?
On March 21st, I will attend this webinar (see below) to gain a better understanding of how organizations can Navigate Human Rights Due Diligence Legislation in Asia. Join me so that we can learn more together.
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Why should companies be held liable for their extended supply chain?
Posted on March 14, 2024
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I just read this EURACTIV article in its entirety – even re-read a few sections.
Many points stood out to me, but it is the second last paragraph that cuts right to the chase:
“Even if the legislation was considerably “watered down” from Parliament’s initial “ambitious position,” “the EU needs this directive because, for the first time in [EU] history, businesses are held accountable for human, environmental or labour abuses across their production chains,” she told Euractiv.”
Specifically, the reference to it being “the FIRST TIME IN [EU] HISTORY, businesses are held accountable for human, environmental or labour abuses across their production chains.”
I started to do a little research – keep in mind I am just at the beginning and came across this 2016 Human Rights Watch article excerpt – https://bit.ly/3PkwwfO
“FOR MORE THAN TWO DECADES, in every region of the world, Human Rights Watch has documented human rights abuses in the context of global supply chains in agriculture, the garment and footwear industry, mining, construction, and other sectors.”
Here is the question, David: What are the obstacles to adopting new legislation that will address these age-old issues? How do we show that it is both the “right and smart” thing to do?
On March 21st, I will attend this webinar (see below) to gain a better understanding of how organizations can Navigate Human Rights Due Diligence Legislation in Asia. Join me so that we can learn more together.
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