⛓️ In the EU, it matters how products are made!

Ambassadors just confirmed the Corporate sustainability due diligence directive ( #CSDDD )!

💚 It fosters sustainable & responsible corporate behaviour, anchors human rights & environmental considerations for companies' operations.

More funding is needed for the #justtransition to sustainable #buildings - alliancemagazine.org/blog/more-fund… #builtenvironment Alliance magazine Laudes Foundation

Thrilled to be supporting #justtransitions #finance lab in London this evening Just Transition Finance Lab - unlocking finance towards a #green and equitable transition is key and this Lab’s work is doing just that

Was pleased to look back at the creation of International Code of Conduct Association (ICoCA) in this interview. blog.icoca.ch/the-civil-soci… so much to say abt the ways private #military and #security companies operate in #conflict and how #multi -stakeholder can add to broader #accountability efforts on #bizhumanrights

The character attack and ouster of #Harvard ’s President Claudine Gay should be a call to action on advancing equity more deeply, structurally and faster. Solidarity with all those who, like #ClaudineGay , are seeking to do just this. #dei #gesi #equity nytimes.com/2024/01/03/opi…

Agree generally - #power comes from #proximity but often those the closest to the challenge are least supported “…we also need a new generation of bottom-up initiatives led by local campaigners that draw on the demands of their communities rather than external finger-wagging.”

Marathon negotiations concluded.

It's been a long slog w many ups & downs w tough negotiations around the EU corporate #sustainability #DueDiligence directive.

Reaction from Human Rights Watch's Philippe Dam

#Vote4DueDiligence #CSDDD #BizHumanRights

At #COP28 , it’s critical we seize opportunity to knit the advancements of #bizhumanrights community and #climate community towards a shared, common agenda: #justtransitions Laudes Foundation laudesfoundation.org/latest/blog/20…

great leadership from BSR WBCSD World Benchmarking Alliance and more in this - Joint statement on #UNFCCC work programme on #justtransition pathways - biz needs to be leading from the front on this agenda! wemeanbusinesscoalition.org/blog/joint-sta…

Bravo to brilliant leaders like Sophie Otiende Anita Ramasastry Grace Forrest for joining forces with Theresa May in working to end #slavery #trafficking and #forcedlabour !

Asia apparel hubs face $65 billion export hit from extreme weather, study shows Cornell ILR School #climateaction #justtransition reuters.com/business/retai…

We are on the lookout for an advisor to help the development and implementation of #diversity #equity and #inclusion #DEI across Laudes Foundation Porticus and Constanter - please share widely! linkedin.com/posts/constant…

Breaking news: In the first ruling of its kind nationwide, a Montana state court decided Monday in favor of young people who alleged the state violated their right to a “clean and healthful environment” by promoting the use of fossil fuels.

The court determined that a provision…

One of the most interesting pieces I've read in the past few months, keep referring to it to people: americanaffairsjournal.org/2022/11/the-lo…

👏🏾👏🏾 This from Ed Miliband is spot on. Those arguing green policies & people’s livelihood are in conflict have missed the point. Green policies are how we get bills down for the long term! And how we revive the economy, create good jobs & reverse the decline in living standards.

good to see G20 Brasil #energy mtg noting the criticality of ensuring #just #inclusive energy pathways, including noting social dialogue and inclusion of #workers g20.org/content/dam/gt…

insane map of the month:
% of world’s population that live in each indian state:

Great momentum through this open letter from Laudes Foundation partners EEB and Solidar Suisse calling for a #JustTransition as a New Social Contract for Wellbeing of #People and #Planet – @EURACTIV euractiv.com/section/energy…

Useful info note out from UNWGBiz&Human Rights on #climate change and the #UNGPs - ohchr.org/sites/default/… highlights key roles for gov and business, including #business responsibility to engage collectively towards positive #climate advocacy

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