Our Investor Toolkit on Human Rights has been featured as an important resource for private equity firms in 'Five ESG Issues to Watch' from Private Equity International

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Our webinar on the new #CSDDD starts in one hour! Join us for a discussion on its key provisions and the compromises reached as a result of political negotiations and how it fits within the larger European sustainability regulatory landscape

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There's still time to sign up for our investor briefing TOMORROW (5/2) at 10AM ET that will explore key provisions of the CSDDD, including its alignment with due diligence processes laid out in the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: investorsforhumanrights.org/events/investo…

The #CSDDD passed by European Parliament is a leap forward for responsible business and investment activities, although gaps remain relative to the #UNGPs .

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.European Parliament approved the directive obliging firms to mitigate their impact on #humanrights & the environment.

But what influences the effectiveness of such laws?
Sofía Gonzalez De Aguinaga, PhD of Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law blogs with the latest evidence 👇
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Now that the #CS3D has been approved in parliament, many companies are trying to understand what it means for their responsibility to respect human rights. Read Rachel Davis & Ruben Zandvliet’s answers to commonly asked questions about the #CSDDD here 👉shiftproject.org/resource/cs3d-…

BREAKING: European Parliament approves #CSDDD 🎉

With final formal approval in EU Council ahead, this is another crucial step. Here’s why the directive is such an important milestone despite previous concessions... 🧵1/ business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news…

'We support the #CSDDD and call on European decision makers to do so as well.'

90+ large companies, SMEs & networks reaffirm their support for the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive ahead of next week's final European Parliament vote 👉 business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news…

#Investors , public back UK #DueDiligence law. Read more here: esginvestor.net/live/investors…

📢> 60% believe that overseas victims of human rights or environmental abuses in UK business supply chains should be able to seek justice in UK courts, an option not currently available for most corporate crime victims. 3/3

LATEST📢: 4 in 5 UK adults support new laws to tackle environmental and human rights abuses in corporate supply chains. New YouGov poll carried out for us & Friends of the Earth 1/3

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📢 150+ businesses & investors call for UK Business Human Rights & Environment Act #BHREA 🇬🇧

Triodos Bank UK (inactive), Fashion Roundtable, The Very Group & many more call on the UK Govt to create ambitious human rights & environmental due diligence legislation 👉 business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news…

The argument that respect for human rights is good for business has gained momentum. But this reasoning has dangers, potentially pitting rights that are profitable to violate against those that are not. openglobalrights.org/business-case-…

Stay updated on the latest news from the Investor Alliance in our newsletter. Read about our Investor Guidance on Uyghur Forced Labor Risks, #Technology in the super-election year, and updates on the #CSDDD here: bit.ly/3IByfcM

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By joining forces with World Benchmarking Alliance, Ranking Digital Rights has expanded its capacity to influence the tech sector's approach to digital rights and human rights. This partnership provides investors with a more comprehensive framework for assessing and engaging with tech investments.

Uniting Ranking Digital Rights's expertise with World Benchmarking Alliance enriches the landscape for investors and stakeholders within the tech sector. This strategic alliance equips them with comprehensive analyses that will foster a proactive approach to digital rights risks.

With over 2 billion people voting in over 65 elections globally, investors can play a pivotal role in calling for election safeguards from #BigTech . More from Alexandra Pardal of Digital Action here: bit.ly/3Pmmg6O

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Our newsletter features the latest Investor Alliance news on Uyghur forced labor, #CSDDD , investing in #CAHRAs , our updated website, and technology and democracy including a blog from Alexandra Pardal.

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