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The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) Saga Continues
The reporting requirement under the German Supply Chain Act was extended until 31 December 2025. What does this mean for your HREDD obligations?

Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence: The Who and How of Stakeholder Engagement
What is stakeholder engagement? Who is a stakeholder? Who is a rightsholder? Why is stakeholder engagement key for sustainability due diligence under the CSDDD and CSRD?

The Case for Case Studies in Corporate Human Rights Training
Why should corporate human rights training programs incorporate real-world examples of responsible business practices? Read about how case studies help design more effective human rights training.

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 What outdated leadership assumptions should you let go to make way for sustainability transformation?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.