Navigating Global Supply Chain Compliance for Human Rights: Implications for Corporations
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Hosted by Thomson Reuters
In this illuminating webinar, we will delve into the human rights due diligence and reporting regulations that companies are mandated to provide. Our panel of experts will guide attendees through the intricacies of the new EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), Forced Labour Products Regulation (FLPR) and other human rights compliance and due diligence regulations.
Key takeaways:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the human rights regulations across geographies (general look at EU, UK, Canada, and US and others where there are differences) that impact companies and the requirements for due diligence and disclosure under current and incoming laws, including their similarities and differences.
- Learn about the implications of non-compliance and the strategic importance of due diligence in human rights for corporate reputation and stakeholder trust.
- Discover best practices for implementing due diligence processes that align with regulations while also advancing human rights within corporate operations and supply chains.
Join our expert panel as they provide insights and practical guidance on navigating this critical area, ensuring compliance, and promoting responsible business practices that respect and protect human rights in supply chains and local communities. Whether you are just starting to navigate these regulations or are looking to review your company’s or clients’ current practices, this webinar will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies.
The webinar will be broadcast September 10th 2024. Sign up now and view live or on-demand any time afterward.
Moderator
Heather C. Fischer currently serves as Senior Advisor, Social Impact and Human Rights at Thomson Reuters, informing its work on the intersection of national security and human rights crimes, including human trafficking and child exploitation. Fischer is focused on breaking down barriers across the private sector, NGO and policy communities to help drive greater cooperation and public-private partnerships to tackle human trafficking and protect vulnerable people. Examples of this work include partnerships with the Organization for Security and Co-Operation in Europe (OSCE), the US Government, and the City of Houston. Prior to joining Thomson Reuters, Fischer most recently served as the U.S. Government’s White House special advisor for human trafficking. In her capacity as the Human Trafficking Czar, she coordinated the Executive Office of the President and the 20 federal agencies on the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. Previously, Fischer also served as special advisor to the Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons at the U.S. State Department. Fischer is an advisor to the United Nations Order of Malta and the Women in Federal Law Enforcement Foundation (WIFLE). She is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and serves as the board chairperson of the Freedom Collaborative. Fischer is a recent recipient of the prestigious Eisenhower USA Fellowship and a Strategy and Statecraft Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
Speakers
Tara K. Giunta, a partner in the Litigation Department of Paul Hastings, is Global Co-Chair of its ESG & Sustainable Finance Group and a Member of the firm’s Investigations and White Collar Defense practice. Ms. Giunta is a recognized risk, strategy and compliance expert and advisor to global companies on corporate governance and enterprise risk management. She advises C-suites and boards in identifying and mitigating risks, developing and enhancing compliance programs, investigating and remediating wrongdoing and/or internal control weaknesses, conducting compliance-related due diligence in M&A and other commercial transactions, and developing reporting and disclosure frameworks.
Annabel Hauck is an ESG and sustainability law specialist. After practising as a lawyer in the UK for ten years, Annabel joined Practical Law as a senior specialist legal editor, offering expert guidance and precedent documents for legal and compliance professionals in relation to both UK and EU ESG and sustainability matters. Annabel’s particular areas of focus are supply chain sustainability, modern slavery and forced labour, sustainability reporting and greenwashing.
Erin Neff is a Senior Managing Editor of Practical Law's US Commercial Transactions and Law Department Services. She focuses on building US and global regulatory and supply chain compliance content. Erin joined Practical Law from Walgreens Boots Alliance (formerly Walgreen Co.), where she was Senior Counsel in the Litigation and Regulatory Law department. While at WBA, she focused on supply chain compliance, consumer product regulation, and regulatory enforcement matters.
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