All Supply Chain articles – Page 3
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PremiumSupply chain due diligence must go beyond self-assessments
So many companies rely on suppliers to self-certify they comply with buyers’ codes of business conduct that the practice is “almost useless,” a panel of experts discussed at Compliance Week’s Europe conference in London.
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PremiumSocial risks prove tripping point in early CSRD compliance efforts
Companies are still struggling to report meaningfully on societal risks as part of their efforts to meet demands for better environmental, social, and governance disclosures, experts discussed at Compliance Week’s Europe conference in London.
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News BriefDHS designates three Chinese companies for Uyghur forced labor
The Department of Homeland Security designated three companies to a growing list accused by the Biden administration of forced labor practices in the Xinjiang region of China.
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PremiumExperts: How ESG materiality assessments impact compliance
Transparency in environmental, social, and governance reporting has become an important goal, with materiality assessments impacting compliance outcomes, experts said during CW’s virtual ESG Summit.
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PremiumExperts: SEC or not, Scope 3 GHG disclosure requirements coming
The actions of companies like Amazon and new legislation passed in California prove it’s no longer a question of if companies will be required to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions—it’s a question of when, experts told attendees at CW’s virtual ESG Summit.
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News BriefNew OFAC sanctions expand clamps on Russia tech supply chain
The Office of Foreign Assets Control widened its area of focus to disrupt Russia’s technology supply chain with new sanctions announced against entities in Finland and Turkey.
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PremiumSEC’s Gensler mum on timing of climate rule, says ‘important issues’ around Scope 3 requirements
Gary Gensler, despite being put on the spot by a member of Congress, declined to provide an update on when the Securities and Exchange Commission might approve its climate-related disclosure rule for public companies.
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PremiumLarge companies in crosshairs early under German Supply Chain Act
Amazon, IKEA, and Volkswagen were among the companies targeted in the first round of complaints under the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act—an early indication nongovernmental organizations will seek to hold big businesses accountable for alleged human rights violations.
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WebcastWebcast: Unearthing environmental risk in timber supply chains using public records
Public records can do a lot to help companies map their supply chains and understand where they are exposed to environmental risk along the way.
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WebcastCPE Webcast: Five human capital strategies that win
Discover how leading companies are leveraging human capital management to create a strong connection between employee well-being, sustainable and secure operations, and ESG objectives.
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WebcastCPE Webcast: Insights from the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act
The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) is part of a growing focus on corporate environmental, social, and governance performance by governments and regulators.
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PremiumTPRM Summit takeaways: Tech risks, board and audit relationships
The impact of new technologies like generative artificial intelligence on the third-party risk management landscape was among the points of discussion addressed at Compliance Week’s TPRM Summit in Atlanta.
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Resourcee-Book: ESG survey: Social risks, blind spots, and barriers
This free e-Book explores why companies understand the social risks in their supply chains posed by corruption, inequality, and employment standards but don’t always fully recognize less visible risks such as forced and child labor.
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PremiumSurvey: Social risks in supply chain prove vexing for GRC professionals
Respondents to a survey conducted by the International Compliance Association said they were confident they understood and are properly monitoring the social risks in their companies’ supply chains, though blind spots regarding cultures and strategic plans remain.
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PremiumCW2023: CBP official on early impact of Uyghur forced labor law
Customs agents have flagged thousands of products marked as made in Malaysia, Vietnam, or elsewhere in accordance with the UFLPA, an official from U.S. Customs and Border Protection shared during a panel at Compliance Week’s 2023 National Conference.
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PremiumChapter 4: Customers’ cooperation key to Flex’s 2030 sustainability strategy
Reaching a meeting of the minds with customers is essential to Flex achieving its long-term goals. The company’s president of manufacturing and services discusses its investment in sustainability solutions and progress to be made in remanufacturing.
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PremiumChapter 3: Criticality of preferred suppliers in supporting Flex’s sustainability efforts
Reducing Scope 3 emissions can’t be done without buy-in from critical suppliers. Flex’s VP of procurement and supply chain management discusses the company’s work two years into its stated sustainability commitments.
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PremiumChapter 2: ‘All in the same family’: How Flex’s 100-plus facilities align on sustainability
The global sustainability team at Flex is “the connectors” across the enterprise, said program head Barjouth Aguilar. Company leaders share observations, strategies, and technologies driving their coordinated sustainability efforts.
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PremiumChapter 1: New Flex CEO drives renewed focus on sustainability
The year Revathi Advaithi came on board as chief executive officer of Flex proved to be a hinge point for the global manufacturer’s sustainability strategy as it set science-based targets to hit by 2030.
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News BriefCanada approves supply chain law for large companies
Large Canadian businesses must meet new supply chain rules starting in January that are designed to prevent products tainted by forced and child labor from entering the country.