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due diligence

June 7, 2020

Deforestation-free businesses and finance 'should be new norm in UK'

The UK must adopt mandatory due diligence laws to tackle its environmental footprint overseas, address associated human rights violations, and stop the flow of money leading to deforestation, environmental groups have warned.
May 13, 2020

Global finance 'enabling hugely destructive logging project' in Papua New Guinea

A new investigation uncovers how global financiers are indirectly financing a damaging logging project in Papua New Guinea that is highly likely to be illegal.
May 1, 2020

European Commission commits to new rules to regulate supply chains

Global Witness says the announcement has the potential to be a game changer in how companies protect people and the planet.
January 23, 2020

Luanda Leaks expose role of western professionals in moving tainted money

The leaks reveal new details about the lawyers, accountants and other 'professional enablers' in Western states that helped dos Santos amass her fortune.
September 10, 2019

Arms companies are washing their hands of their responsibilities, says Amnesty

A new report by Amnesty International reveals that the world’s biggest arms companies are failing to undertake adequate human rights due diligence which could prevent their products from being used in potential human rights violations and war crimes.
June 5, 2019

The crime of exporting deadly air must end, says UN expert

Businesses based in Europe continue to export fuel containing extremely high levels of sulphur and other toxic substances that would not be allowed for sale in their home countries, but continue to be sold on the African market.
April 24, 2019

Welcome for London Metal Exchange decision on responsible sourcing

Global Witness has welcomed the London Metal Exchange’s decision to introduce responsible sourcing rules for LME-listed brands.
March 27, 2019

UN questions behaviour of private equity firms in making housing unaffordable

Private equity and asset management firms have converted homes into financial instruments and investments, say UN experts.
March 22, 2019

Electric vehicle companies urged to produce 'ethical battery' within 5 years

Amnesty International is challenging leaders in the electric vehicle industry to make a completely ethical battery within five years.
March 9, 2019

'Historic' EU agreement on investor due diligence

Investors will need to address the adverse impact of their investment decisions on people and planet.