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However, investors and NGOs praise progress in the Parliament.

Five Dutch political parties have formally submitted the Bill on Responsible and Sustainable International Business Conduct to the House of Representatives.

ESG data arm Sustainalytics will also cease using the terms ‘Occupied Palestinian Territory’ and ‘occupied territory’ as part of shake up.

Due diligence requirements in the EU will put the mining industry’s record in the spotlight as demand for critical minerals builds.

Apple, Coca-Cola Company, McDonald’s, Microsoft, NIKE, Tesla, Morgan Stanley and  JPMorgan Chase among companies to be examined.

Norwegian pension defends decision to exclude CoreCivic and GEO Group over alleged human rights violations.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: World Bank president rows back on climate change comments, UK government publishes first report on green bond allocations.

Moves come as a UN report confirmed evidence of slave labour against Muslim minority groups.

Proposed 'Business, Human Rights and Environment Act' should be aligned with UN, OECD and other international frameworks, investor group urges.

Japan’s trade ministry closes feedback on human rights due diligence guide.