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Decarbonisation

How is international rivalry driving green industrial policy? The European response to the US Inflation Reduction Act

The Act has fundamentally changed the terms of debate on clean energy funding and supply chains in the US and
Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2023

Tesco faces lawsuit in UK for unjust enrichment and negligence in Thai clothing factory | European regulation prohibiting products produced
Decarbonisation

UK looks to deliver natural gas and hydrogen projects for freight transport 

Non-electric transport fuels are attractive alternative power sources that need infrastructure, finance and regulation
Future-proofing supply chains

How to protect against counterfeit goods in distressed supply chains

A clear and robust IP strategy can help to fight the recent proliferation of infringements across international trade
Regulatory and compliance

EU moves closer to implementing a regulation on deforestation-free supply chains

While a new regulation is anticipated to have an 18 month implementation period, businesses should start to consider the implications

Innovation underpins the global fashion industry's adjustment to decarbonisation

Robust IP strategies and patent protection for new innovations are vital as the industry 'greens' its supply chains
Regulatory Outlook

Modern Slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2022

Impact assessment on eradicating slavery and human trafficking in NHS supply chains | European Parliament adopts position on proposal for
Regulatory Outlook

Regulated Procurement | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2022

Procurement Bill 2022-2023: new guidance published for contracting authorities | Updated Allowable Cost guidance | Impact assessment on eradicating slavery
Regulatory and compliance

UK Procurement Bill aims to strengthen transparency in supply chains

Greater scrutiny is proposed of bidders' subcontractors and the social value and environmental credentials of tenders
Future-proofing supply chains

Prevention is better than cure when managing global supply chain issues in the retail and consumer sector

Early contingency planning can significantly reduce the shock of service provider/supplier insolvency in service/supply chains
Future-proofing supply chains

How to contingency plan for insolvency in a global supply chain

Early contingency planning can significantly reduce the shock of customer or supplier insolvency