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The World Needs More Human Leaders – Unlearning Old Leadership Habits
What kind of leader do organizations need to transform into sustainable businesses? What outdated leadership assumptions should you let go to make way for sustainability transformation?

EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive: Don’t Just Report, Transform
What is the CSRD? How does it connect to CSDDD? How can companies harness the synergies between EU sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements?

Responsible Disengagement – When Practice Misinterprets Theory
How do you address human rights risks in your business if you are operating in or supplying from an area affected by conflict, political turmoil or systematic human rights violations?

Don’t pause due diligence, even if the LkSG is paused.
What should companies subject to the German Supply Chain Act (LkSG) do to prepare for the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)? How can they best utilize existing processes and resources to implement the CSDDD?

Everyone is talking about the LkSG’s new scope. We say monitor, but don’t panic.
The CORE team responds to debates about the planned new scope of the German Supply Chain Act (LkSG) and answers the key questions posed by companies.

Expert Insights: 5 Key Factors for Meaningful Human Rights Impact Assessments
Stephanie Borowiec explains when it make sense for a company to conduct a human rights impact assessment (HRIA) and shares five key factors for a meaningful HRIA.

Tip No.3 for CSDDD Success: Build Human Rights Confidence Adequately.
Tip No.3: Build human rights confidence.
In this “3 Tips for CSDDD Success” article, we share recommendations on building adequate human rights capacity in your organization.

Tip No. 2 for CSDDD Success: Engage with Stakeholders Meaningfully
Tip No.2: Listen to people.
In this second article in the “3 Tips for CSDDD Success” series, we explain how to engage stakeholders meaningfully.

Tip No. 1 for CSDDD Success: Approach Risk Prioritization Strategically
Tip No.1: Tackle risks in a smart way.
In this first article in the “3 Tips for CSDDD Success” series, you will gain expert insights on how to prioritize human rights risks effectively.