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Reflections on the Omnibus Process and EU Council’s Negotiating Position
What is the EU Council’s position on the Omnibus proposal aiming to amend the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)? The CORE team explains key developments, negotiating positions and timeline.
When “Low-Risk” Isn’t Low Risk Anymore: Rethinking U.S. Risks in Human Rights Due Diligence
The U.S. is no longer the low-risk operating environment many businesses once assumed it to be. This CORE Message delves into the implications of the weakening state of human rights in the U.S. for corporate sustainability due diligence.
Where is Risk in the EUDR Country Risk List?: A Closer Look at the Country Classification List
How should companies implementing the EUDR use the country classification list when assessing deforestation and forest degradation risks in their supply chains?
From Human Rights Risk Assessment to Transformation: Unlocking the Potential of Due Diligence
Why should companies prioritize their human rights risks? How can they use human rights risk assessments as a steppingstone for business transformation?
What to Make of France’s and Germany’s Statements Opposing the EU CSDDD
Sources and strategies for corporate sustainability leaders to navigate political pushback against the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
Why Due Diligence Must Center Vulnerable Groups: Moving to Action (Part II)
Effective human rights due diligence requires going beyond standard audits or generic codes of conduct. It means considering vulnerable groups at every stage of the process. Here’s how companies can do that.
The Legal Case for Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) – Beyond the Omnibus
Human rights due diligence extends well beyond the CSDDD and CSRD. In this article, we break down key global regulations that require companies to undertake due diligence.
Why Due Diligence Must Center Vulnerable Groups: Prioritizing Those Most at Risk (Part I)
Who are vulnerable groups? How can businesses include them in human rights risk management? Four real-world cases that show why centering vulnerable groups is key to a risk-based due diligence approach.
Eight Strategies for Sustainability Leaders to Make Progress in Difficult Times
Based on our work advising sustainability professionals navigating an uncertain regulatory and political landscape, we’ve gathered eight tips for sustainability leaders to make progress on human rights.
