Today is Human Rights Day. Every year, on this date, human rights activists and people from across the world come together to honour and celebrate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The Declaration was adopted by the United Nations… Read more
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Modern slavery guidance for personal protective equipment (PPE)
The COVID-19 pandemic has led both to a surge in demand for PPE, such as gowns, masks and eye protection, and an awareness of modern slavery risks in the industry. The UK is at the forefront of international action to… Read more
10 Questions answered about the EU’s proposal to ban products made with forced labour
In a move to protect workers’ rights and tackle the issue of forced labour, the European Union (EU) has proposed new rules that would ban products made with forced labour from being sold in the EU. The proposal was … Read more
Are better quality jobs better for business? Why being less bad isn’t good enough
Academic research suggests that high quality, satisfying jobs are better for business, in terms of optimising productivity, quality and profits. This convenient truth, which many thought was self-evident, is a key driver in the ‘ethical trading’ efforts of retailers and… Read more
Making the Call: Using worker grievance mechanisms as an effective tool for remediation
In April we hosted a webinar on the critical role grievance mechanisms play when it comes to remediation. Hosted by Impactt’s Commercial Director, Robin Bishop and joined by remediation and technical experts, Michael Pennant-Jones, Director of Consultancy Services and Firza… Read more
The EU’s Proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: Everything you need to know
Last week the European Commission released its new Proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. For the first time ever, the draft law would require EU businesses with more than 500 employees and revenue of €150… Read more
10 minutes with Terry Babbs, Non-Executive Chair of Impactt’s Board of Directors
We were thrilled to have recently announced the appointment of three new non-executive directors to our Board of Directors. We are also delighted to announce that Terry Babbs has been appointed as the new Chair of the Impactt… Read more
10 Minutes with Phil Mumby, Non-Executive Director on Impactt’s Board of Directors
Last week we grabbed a coffee with Vanessa Di Cuffa, one of our three new Non-Executive Directors, to learn more about what makes her tick and her passion for Impactt. This week we checked… Read more
10 Minutes with Vanessa Di Cuffa, Non-Executive Director on Impactt’s Board of Directors
Last week we sat down with Terry Babbs, one of our recently appointed three new Non-Executive Directors and Chair of the Impactt Board of Directors, to learn more about his passion for Impactt and how… Read more
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