What are the UN Guiding Principles? In June 2011 the UN Human Rights Council unanimously endorsed the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. The UN Human...
There is a growing recognition that business has a duty to respect human rights to the extent that they are connected to their operations, their supply chain and the...
Defining corporate social responsibility Corporate social responsibility (CSR), also known as corporate responsibility or corporate citizenship is a business management...
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out strong protections of the green belt. It notes that the government attaches great importance to green belts and...
Brexit impact As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has entered an...
As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has entered an implementation...
An environmental audit may be undertaken: • as an element of due diligence, associated with the acquisition, divestiture or flotation of an organisation or its assets •...
Environmental claims This Practice Note summarises the principal controls surrounding the use of environmental claims in advertising and covers the following key areas:...
Brexit impact As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has entered an...
As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has entered an implementation...
What is a legal register? A legal register is the documented output from a process where an organisation aims to demonstrate compliance with applicable legislation. The...
Brexit impact As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has entered an...
What is an environmental policy? WRAP defines an environmental policy as 'a written statement outlining [an] organisation’s mission in relation to managing the...
What is ISO 14001? ISO 14001 is an internationally accepted standard that defines the requirements for establishing, implementing and operating an environmental...
What is environmental social governance (ESG)? Environmental social governance (ESG) is an umbrella term covering a range of environmental, social and governance factors...
FORTHCOMING DEVELOPMENT 1: The Pensions Regulator has co-established an industry working group on climate change to produce guidance for pension schemes on...
The fundamental aim of green belt policy is to prevent urban sprawl by keeping land permanently open. The essential characteristics of green belts are their openness and...
ISO 26000 was published on 1 November 2010. Unlike most international standards which implement a management system, ISO 26000 is intended to assist organisations in...
Why is human rights due diligence important? Human rights due diligence is not currently a legal requirement in the UK but is accepted good industry practice driven by...
Business and human rights is an emerging area. Not only did the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) receive unanimous approval from the Human...
Written for in-house lawyers, this risk management guide aims to provide a useful checklist when considering how to address the environmental risks relating to your...
Brexit impact As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has entered an...
Companies operating in the UK may be required to report on environmental matters in accordance with: • the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006) • accounting standards, and •...
Practitioners should be aware of the extent that social, environmental and ethical considerations must be taken into account in investment decisions. Pension scheme...
Private and public sector organisations are increasingly required to report on their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The extent of a company’s GHG reporting requirements...
Sustainable development essentially means keeping current development within sustainable levels, protecting the needs and resources of the environment and mankind. It...