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What is an EU Forced Labor Investigation?
How will authorities decide who and what to investigate under the EU Forced Labour Regulation (EUFLR)? The CORE team summarizes the 5-stage investigation process.

The EUFLR is a forced labor ban. What does due diligence have to do with it?
The CORE team breaks down what the EU Forced Labour Regulation says about due diligence and how companies can use their due diligence activities in a potential EUFLR investigation.

The EUFLR is About Forced Labor. But Your Risk Assessment Should Cover Child Labor Too.
How can companies effectively assess and mitigate forced labor risks, including forced child labor risks under the EU Forced Labour Regulation (EUFLR)? The CORE team offers practical recommendations.

EUFLR Q&A: Expert Answers to 50 Company Questions on Implementing the EU Forced Labour Regulation
Download our EUFLR Q&A document featuring answers from forced labour experts to more than 80 questions raised by companies on the EU Forced Labour Regulation (EUFLR).

Let’s Get to the CORE of Engaging Suppliers Beyond Standardized Tools
On September 1, join us for a candid exchange and Q&A session with two responsible procurement leaders who will showcase innovative, proactive supplier engagement practices.

Leverage 101: How to Use Your Influence for Effective Human Rights Due Diligence
What is a company’s responsibility to prevent and mitigate human rights risks and impacts? How does it determine what measures it needs to take? The CORE team explains.

Let’s Get to the CORE of EUFLR Implementation: What Companies Need to Know
On June 2, join us for a practical discussion with the European Commission on how companies can prepare for the EU Forced Labour Regulation and use the EUFLR database.

Third-Party Workers in a Company’s Own Operations: An Overlooked Group in Human Rights Due Diligence
Companies often rely on third-party workers in their operations, yet the heightened risks faced by temporary or agency workers are rarely reflected in human rights due diligence. The CORE team highlights key considerations.

Why Mexico’s Security Crisis Matters for Global Supply Chains and the Need for Heightened Human Rights Due Diligence
Mexico’s importance in global trade is growing, but so is the economic force of cartels. The CORE team explains how businesses may be linked to organized crime and how they can mitigate heightened human rights risks.