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Global South NGOs warn that EU Omnibus proposal negotiated without them will bring harm to their communities

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Brussels, 18 February 2025 – Today, 75 NGOs from the Global South release a joint statement expressing deep concern over reports that the European Union (EU) may weaken its key corporate accountability law, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). They caution that the opaque process, driven by corporate interests, has excluded communities in the Global South who are most impacted by corporate abuse.  Keep reading »

Tomatoes placed in cardboard boxes stored at a vegetable processing plant

BBC investigation suggests UK supermarkets are selling products “likely to contain” tomatoes made using forced labour  

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Investigation highlights failure of UK laws to compel companies to address forced labour in supply chains  LONDON, 2nd December: The BBC today released an investigation (BBC Eye: Blood on the Shelves) alleging that “own-brand ‘Italian’ tomato purees sold in UK supermarkets appear to contain tomatoes grown… Keep reading »

Landmark due diligence legislation agreed in the EU

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In the early hours of Thursday 14 December, the European Parliament, European Commission and Council of the European Union reached a definitive political agreement on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. The specific content of the agreement is still being clarified by decision makers, more complete and detailed information… Keep reading »