Regulation & Public Policy

The increasingly complex landscape of laws aimed at standardizing corporate sustainability efforts and transparency around those efforts

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Regulation & Public PolicySocial & Environmental Impact
When it Comes to DEI, Silence is not an Option
When it Comes to DEI, Silence is not an Option
Published on December 4, 2025
About a 3 minute read

In the first of three articles for Sustainable Brands from the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights 2025, Richard Howitt reports that companies at the event appear more prepared than ever to push back against the growing backlash toward DEI and othe... View More

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Regulation & Public Policy
The Hidden Risks of ESG Complacency
The Hidden Risks of ESG Complacency
Published on October 8, 2025
About a 5 minute read

The most dangerous time for a company isn’t when regulations tighten—it’s when they ease. As ESG oversight softens, many organizations assume their risk profile has too. In reality, weaker rules create wider blind spots, leaving companies more ... View More

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Materials & PackagingRegulation & Public Policy
EPR Helping Push Sustainable Packaging to a New Level
EPR Helping Push Sustainable Packaging to a New Level
Published on August 29, 2025
About a 4 minute read

EPR has already shown the potential to help us enter an era where sustainable packaging plans apply a new set of three Rs: refine, redesign and reimagine. ... View More

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Collaboration & Co-CreationRegulation & Public Policy
Latest Attempt at Global Plastics Treaty Ends in Stalemate
Latest Attempt at Global Plastics Treaty Ends in Stalemate
Published on August 15, 2025
About a 4 minute read

Despite momentum and optimism earlier in the process, the treaty negotiations were increasingly stymied by disagreement around potential approaches. ... View More

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Regulation & Public PolicySupply Chain
Global Enforcement Needed to Root Out Uyghur Forced Labor
Global Enforcement Needed to Root Out Uyghur Forced Labor
Published on August 8, 2025
About a 5 minute read

The UFLPA has shown the potential of mandatory due diligence to drive impact, but also the limitations of a single-country approach to addressing forced labor. ... View More

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Regulation & Public Policy
Sustainability Needs Smart Mix of Regulatory & Voluntary Tools
Sustainability Needs Smart Mix of Regulatory & Voluntary Tools
Published on July 17, 2025
About a 7 minute read

While new sustainability legislation continues to emerge, voluntary tools remain a clear support path for companies and producers. ... View More

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Better Management, Better Performance Through SustainabilityCircular EconomyRegulation & Public Policy
How Circularity Can Reduce Geopolitical Risk, Tariff Pain
How Circularity Can Reduce Geopolitical Risk, Tariff Pain
Published on June 30, 2025
About a 3 minute read

Existing expertise in reverse logistics and emerging supply chain technologies can inform solutions that benefit both the environment and enterprise value. ... View More

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Organizational GovernanceRegulation & Public Policy
Assessing the Role of SBTN During Turbulent Times
Assessing the Role of SBTN During Turbulent Times
Published on May 12, 2025
About a 4 minute read

If executed properly, nature targets reveal a far more comprehensive view of a company’s environmental impacts and dependencies — and can reveal new opportunities. ... View More

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Circular EconomySupply ChainRegulation & Public Policy
Can the US Produce Its Own Electronics? Not Without Circularity
Can the US Produce Its Own Electronics? Not Without Circularity
Published on April 29, 2025
About a 5 minute read

A side effect of tariffs could be an increase in industry circularity and the associated recycling of materials and components to enable domestic electronics manufacturing. ... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsRegulation & Public Policy
With New Packaging Laws, Constraints Become Your Creative Brief
With New Packaging Laws, Constraints Become Your Creative Brief
Published on April 16, 2025
About a 6 minute read

Instead of approaching these new laws as obstacles, let’s think of them as the roadmap — the 'brief' — behind compliant and truly creative sustainable branding. ... View More

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Regulation & Public Policy
Crossover: A Canadian Startup’s Guide to Navigating US Trade
Crossover: A Canadian Startup’s Guide to Navigating US Trade
Published on April 11, 2025
About a 6 minute read

Despite robust market demand, niche retailers such as Kigurumi are one of many players at a critical crossroads as the US launches its trade war with the rest of the world. ... View More

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Regulation & Public Policy
The Omnibus Confusion Aftermath: What Companies Must Do Now
The Omnibus Confusion Aftermath: What Companies Must Do Now
Published on March 7, 2025
About a 5 minute read

The best corporate strategy in the face of the EU's Omnibus proposal is not to wait and see but to adapt and lead. Here are five key things for companies to keep in mind amidst the chaos. ... View More

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Regulation & Public PolicySupply Chain
2 New Resources Aim to Put Apparel Companies, ESG Regulators on the Same Page
2 New Resources Aim to Put Apparel Companies, ESG Regulators on the Same Page
Published on February 4, 2025
About a 5 minute read

Amid a spate of new ESG-related legislation, an interactive white paper demystifies this regulatory rigmarole for apparel and textile companies; and a handbook outlines the industry’s unique challenges for the EU as it develops due diligence guidel... View More

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Regulation & Public Policy
Building a Resilient Future in an Oscillating Market
Building a Resilient Future in an Oscillating Market
Published on January 27, 2025
About a 4 minute read

In a politically polarized environment, sustainability risks becoming a casualty of partisan divides. But market-driven solutions offer a rare opportunity to unite diverse perspectives and priorities. ... View More

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Regulation & Public PolicyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Déjà Vu: World, Business Leaders Unswayed by US Regression on Climate Change
Déjà Vu: World, Business Leaders Unswayed by US Regression on Climate Change
Published on January 22, 2025
About a 7 minute read

Just like last time the US was withdrawn from the Paris agreement, leaders have responded by doubling down on their commitments — highlighting the missed opportunities and the US’ diminishing leadership and competitiveness as a global power. ... View More

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Surfacing Submerged ValueRegulation & Public Policy
Finding the Value in Values Is More Important Than Ever
Finding the Value in Values Is More Important Than Ever
Published on November 12, 2024
About a 3 minute read

There are many things the US election didn’t change — including European regulations, consumer pressures, worsening effects of climate change, and what needs to be done. All of these things mean that investment in sustainability needs to grow, an... View More

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Regulation & Public Policy
Finding Value in ESG Reporting Is Critical in Today’s Legislative Landscape
Finding Value in ESG Reporting Is Critical in Today’s Legislative Landscape
Published on October 28, 2024
About a 8 minute read

Experience design agency SiaXperience is helping brands navigate their reporting journey in this ever-shifting landscape. Managing Director of ESG Communications Judy Sandford shares insights into how companies can enhance their reporting practices t... View More

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Supply ChainRegulation & Public Policy
Certification Not Enough to Uphold EU’s Supply Chain Due Diligence Laws
Certification Not Enough to Uphold EU’s Supply Chain Due Diligence Laws
Published on September 4, 2024
About a 5 minute read

These laws have been several years in the making — enough time for proactive companies to develop mechanisms to ensure their supply chains are free of deforestation, human rights abuses and forced labor. And while Europe is leading, other markets a... View More

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Regulation & Public PolicyRegulation & Public Policy
New Tool Tracks US Food-Waste Legislation Landscape
New Tool Tracks US Food-Waste Legislation Landscape
Published on September 3, 2024
About a 4 minute read

Divert’s Food Waste Legislative Tracker offers a state-by-state look, as well as numerous touchpoints for anyone interested in food policy to get involved. ... View More

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Regulation & Public Policy
Resilient Companies Remain Committed to Improvement, Regardless of Regulations
Resilient Companies Remain Committed to Improvement, Regardless of Regulations
Published on August 14, 2024
About a 5 minute read

The US Supreme Court’s reversal of the 40-year-old ‘Chevron deference’ rule could put countless ESG regulations in jeopardy, but experts urge companies to stick to strategies that ensure their long-term competitiveness and resilience. ... View More

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