The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), set to take effect on December 31, 2024, is set to transform global supply chains. Targeting commodities like coffee, cocoa, and palm oil, this groundbreaking regulation aims to block products linked to deforestation...

Are the farmers and factory workers at the far end of retail chains being paid a living wage? Although this question seems straightforward, it reveals a complex issue for retailers managing extensive supply chains with numerous intermediaries. Earning a living wage...

Keti Koti, the festival of broken chains. Slavery seems like something from a distant past. Unfortunately, it still occurs. We often think of ultra-cheap labor and far away countries, but is that the case?

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires companies to report on the impact of corporate activities on the environment, society, and governance (ESG).  This sustainability data…

Cocoa prices are skyrocketing and this is becoming the new normal. The real price of cocoa will have to be faced. Some of the major problems that plague our generation can now be seen reflected in this…

First report submitted under the German Supply Chain Act using our software solution and expertise Working with one of our clients, we have taken a significant step towards more transparent supply chains. In response to the German…

Vanaf 2024 worden beursgenoteerde Europese bedrijven verplicht om te rapporteren over hun duurzaamheidsinspanningen. Een cruciale ontwikkeling, aangezien…

A Critical Look at New Legislation in 2024 From 2024 onward, listed European companies are obligated to report on their sustainability efforts. A crucial development, considering that many previous sustainability reports tended to lean towards an optimistic...

Companies should not run away if child labour is involved According to UNICEF, 168 million children worldwide work as child labourers, 85 million of them in hazardous conditions. It is impossible to say how often it occurs in production chains of products that we buy...

Supermarkets offer so many choices that sustainable consumption is difficult Half of Dutch consumers say they consider sustainability in their own purchasing decisions. At the same time, they see combating climate change primarily as the responsibility of government...