Workers Rights

News & analysis

May 15, 2026

More than 100 sustainability reports triggered enforcement action last year

European supervisor's latest data comes as study shows spike in firms identifying negative impacts in workforce disclosures
March 27, 2026

New centre will use due diligence laws to hold firms accountable for supply chain abuses

Body to provide resources and guidance to workers, and combat 'an overreliance on social audits' among companies
March 9, 2026

Workers’ rights set to remain shareholder priority this AGM season

Data comes as Business and Humans Rights Centre publishes latest analysis of companies and migrant workers
September 14, 2025

The REP Wrap: ASOS signs legally-binding due diligence deal with union

This week also sees Mars sign its biggest renewables deal, Nike lose its CSO, and scholars find link between heatwaves and corporate emissions
June 14, 2025

Assessment of human rights lobbying in the pipeline to help investors target problem companies

New ‘social lobby map’ due this month as shareholders reflect on companies' progress on human rights and modern slavery. 
October 25, 2024

The REP Wrap: Hedge funds are shorting green businesses

Your weekly summary of corporate sustainability news.