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Fact Check – EUDR

Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 May 2023 on the making available on the Union market and the

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The CSDDD tsunami

The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) has just passed its final hurdle in the process to becoming law. EU Member States now have two

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Mandatory farm audit measures could lead to an era of data monopoly
Learn more about the impact of mandatory supply chain due diligence on data ownership in coffee value chains and read out Founder's thoughts on the matter.
Designing and Implementing Accompanying Measures - To make mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (mHREDD) work for all
Proud to have contributed to the latest ITC report on the implementation of human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD), building on insights from a previous companion report.
Access to Remedy in Cases of Business-related Human Rights Abuse: An Interpretive Guide (Advance Version)
Read the latest resource published by the OHCHR on access to remedy for business and human rights harms.
Regulation, regulation, regulation – A how-to-cope guide for the apparel sector
This article underscores the importance of collaboration, innovation, and prioritizing environmental and social concerns amidst regulatory transformation. Read it to gain more insights on how rapidly changing regulations are impacting the global apparel industry.
Wha thappened after the Boohoo Scandal? A Multi-Stakeholder Perspective of the Garment Industry in Leicester
The Boohoo scandal exposed widespread labour exploitation and deplorable working conditions discovered within its fashion supply chain, prompting urgent calls for industry-wide reform. Read the lates report published by EMBEDIGNITY, documenting the impact and current situation in Leicester from the perspectives of workers, manufacturers, interventions, and brands.
Law of unintended consequences: Rejection of the EU Due Diligence Directive will bring back Dutch Child Labour Act, driving legal fragmentation
The failure to endorse the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) by EU Member States not only risks the adoption of crucial corporate accountability measures but also highlights the looming challenge of a fragmented regulatory landscape in Europe. With national laws like the Child Labour Due Diligence Act in the Netherlands poised to fill the gap, the urgency for unified action from EU leaders becomes increasingly evident to uphold global business standards, human rights, and environmental integrity.
Improving Female Worker Wellbeing in Ethiopia's Investment Sectors
The EW3 Project's report takes a closer look at how the employment by foreign-owned horticultural and apparel firms affects young women workers from rural areas areas in Ethiopia.
The Brutality of Sugar: Debt, Child Marriage and Hysterectomies
“We neglect our health in front of money.” In the Indian state of Maharashtra, an investigation into the sugar-cane industry has revealed disturbing practices. Workers are trapped in debt, coerced into child marriages, and subjected to unnecessary hysterectomies. The situation highlights the brutality faced by those working in this sector
EU set to delay deforestation regulations: What can the coffee industry expect?
The EUDR classification system, categorizing source countries into risk levels, may inadvertently lead importers to avoid higher-risk countries, adversely affecting workers and compliant companies. Large numbers of smallholder farms could be excluded because they cannot meet the data and standards required.
The Lingering Cost of Instant Fashion
“We neglect our health in front of money.” In the Indian state of Maharashtra, an investigation into the sugar-cane industry has revealed disturbing practices. Workers are trapped in debt, coerced into child marriages, and subjected to unnecessary hysterectomies. The situation highlights the brutality faced by those working in this sector
Has participation in the Global Value Chain Empowered Female Factory Workers in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia's rise in the textile and apparel sector, driven by abundant labour and strategic advantages, has received global attention. Despite challenges, the nation persists in its pursuit of economic growth, notably through industrial development plans. Amidst the uncertainty of the pandemic and labour market constraints, foreign investment has presented new opportunities, particularly for women workers. This presents a pathway to empowerment and skill development for workers, though challenges persist regarding representation and fair compensation. As Ethiopia navigates its trajectory into the global market, the fate of these women workers holds significance, embodying both the potential and the drawbacks for inclusive economic development.
Fashion’s unseen workers: How the biggest fashion brands in the UK and Ireland score in their approach to homeworkers
See how UK and Ireland fashion brands rank in their approach to homeworkers.
Loi fast-fashion : un premier pas historique pour en découdre avec la fast-fashion
France: Legislation takes aim at fast-fashion's environmental and social impact.
Online Extra: A Lion for Workers' Rights
Discover more about our founder and CEO, Auret van Heerden, and the journey that led him to be on the front lines of global initiatives for workers' rights. Learn about his time at the Fair Labor Association (FLA) and his work in China which highlighted prevalent issues such as underpayment and excessive overtime in supplier factories, exacerbated by late orders and price pressures. This overview reflects the evolving dynamics of labour advocacy, where consumer demand increasingly shapes corporate social responsibility efforts.
Global Climate Litigation Report: 2023 Status Review
The Global Climate Litigation Report: 2023 Status Review reveals that climate litigation is gaining momentum as a powerful tool in the fight against climate change.
Resilient and Responsible Global Supply Chains: Are partnerships the answers?
The 12th United Nations forum on Business and Human Rights took place between the 27th and 29th of November 2023. Many interesting discussions took place, including one moderated by our very own Auret van Heerden. Joined by Fernanda Carvalho, Sanchita Banerjee Saxena, Dijana Mozina Zupanc, Abrar Sayem, Payal JAIN and Dan Rees, they discussed the advantages of the partnership model for all stakeholders involved, how to establish a true partnership, the potential risks involved, and how to mitigate these risks.
How covid-19 exposed the broken links in fashion’s global value chains
"There is incessant pressure in global value chains for lower prices and faster delivery, and when those contradictory demands collide, workers suffer. And we consumers are part in this." Auret van Heerden for ECO-AGE, 2020
Imagining What Fashion Value Chains Could Look Like After Covid-19 | Eco-Age
Auret van Heerden, a leading expert in human and labour rights, offers a compelling vision for the fashion industry's evolution amidst challenges like COVID-19 and climate change. He highlights the unsustainability plaguing fashion today, proposing a shift towards localized, personalized, and eco-friendly practices, and advocates for empowering consumers, leveraging digital technologies, and embracing responsive retailing to revolutionize the supply chain. In a world seeking meaning post-pandemic, van Heerden urges us to prioritize sustainability and human connection in our work and consumption habits.