Ever heard of the term linear economy? Well, the world has been operating on a linear economy since time immemorial. This economic model is

  You may have read or heard the term ‘net zero’ in energy and climate change discussions. This term is used in several circles, such

The infinite energy of the sun is at the heart of Meyer Burger’s sustainable vision. The company’s high-performance solar modules and solar cells harness this

In Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt, in November 2022, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change held its 27th Conference of the Parties, bringing together delegates

Between global warming, political instability, human rights concerns, and high-profile corruption cases, there are many reasons for companies to start paying more attention to environmental,

ESG stands for environmental, social, and governance. ESG risk management measures the sustainability and ethical impact of an investment in a business or company. Risk

The EU is currently working on the EU-CSDDD (the draft of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive), in which the number of companies will be

There are two essential truths driving corporations to become more sustainable. The first is as follows: According to the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

What is the European Anti Money Laundering Directive, AMLD, and why should a company combine into their KYB check the aspects of AMLD compliance and

Cargodian and Inworks enter into partnership Cargodian GmbH from Rohrdorf and Inworks GmbH from Ulm will work together in the future in the health sector

Conscious investing and the impact of corporations on society have been hot topics of late among news outlets. Typically, regarding investment trends and opportunities, how

ESG stands for the three sustainability criteria—environment, social, and governance—and refers to the sustainability criteria that companies should take into account in their business activities.

Consumers and companies have noticed the rising popularity of ESG investing in recent years. This is a fast-growing space that has the investing world excited

Over the past several decades, consumers have started considering social responsibility and environmental sustainability when choosing the products they buy. In the wake of the

Risk management is an important sub-area of a company’s management that deals with the identification, assessment, and handling of risks. Risks are events or circumstances

The Trustnet.Trade® widget is a real-time compliance status indicator that can be embedded on a customer’s website. The widget displays information related to four key

The German “Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz” (Supply Chain Due Diligence Act) is a law that took effect on January 1st, 2023. The law requires companies in Germany with

The information sheet “Questionnaire for reporting according to § 10 (2) LkSG of the BAFA” was recently introduced to help companies that fall under the

The German “Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz” (Supply Chain Due Diligence Act) is a law that took effect on January 1st, 2023. The law requires companies in Germany with

ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) refers to standards that companies and organizations are expected to adhere to, to ensure sustainable and responsible business practices. ESG

Guest article by Dr. Alfred Wörner In recent years, the term ESG (environment, social, and governance) has become increasingly important in all areas of business,

As the global economy continues to evolve, the trade relationship between Southeast Asia and the European Union (EU) has become increasingly important. According to data

Assume you are implementing Code of Conduct, Supply Chain Due Diligence, Questionnaires, Risk Analysis – the full programme, and your business partner feels threatened as

Last week, I addressed challenges and suggestions for overcoming cultural differences in the global supply chain.  In this post, I want to discuss the issue

In our connected world, we source supplies globally in many countries. We face different values in different cultures. How does this affect communication with business

My business partners and I have witnessed many so-called “Potemkin villages” when investigating suppliers. Potemkin villages are named after Grigory Potemkin, a Russian statesman who

Just as most businesses are concerned with the ethical practices of their suppliers, suppliers should be taking a closer look at those of their clients.

The cost of inaction versus the cost of action reminds me strongly of a term in the German language from my university times: “Mit der

One aspect that is often a rich source of discussion is the risk of competitive disadvantage in international markets. Companies with a strong sense of

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