In certain states in the US, the EU and the UK, there is a growing expectation for companies and funds to extend sustainability due diligence throughout their global supply chains. Companies and funds are also facing increasing customer demands with respect to sustainability. In this podcast, we discuss how companies and funds can think holistically about third-party risks, compliance, and sustainability-related subject matters—including steps they can take to balance local compliance requirements with global sustainability requirements applicable in jurisdictions within their supply chain, navigate business relationships in high-risk areas, and partner with subject matter experts on supply chain diligence to provide guidance on redirecting and diversifying their supply chains in new markets.
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