We take a look at another of our big trends this month – deglobalisation and the implications for supply chains. The topic first came to prominence during the pandemic; now mounting geopolitical instability and superpower rivalry make it even more pressing.
The starting point, however, is to recognise that the global economy is and will remain massively interconnected. Progress on business responsibility and sustainability therefore depends crucially on how extended supply chains are managed, from raw materials, through manufactured goods, to business services. That’s why the European Union is moving forward with its plans to mandate a ‘due diligence’ approach on such issues as forced labour and biodiversity loss. Our briefing this month explains what’s involved and when you need to take action, especially if you are in a high-risk sector such as textiles, food, or metals and minerals.
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