Published on: April 16, 2025
Authors: Tom Hayes, Auret van Heerden
Tom and Auret van Heerden, (global supply chain expert) discuss the EU's surprising retreat from its ambitious due diligence laws. Why is Brussels walking back regulations like CSRD and CSDDD after positioning itself as an ethical standard-setter? Auret shares his insights... including his conclusion that situation with forced and child labour is worsening, despite widespread corporate policies against such practices.
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Tom Hayes
Director of European Union and Global Labor Affairs, HR Policy Association
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