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New Law Would Require Canadian Businesses to Provide Annual Reports on Forced Labor

If passed, the law would compel Canadian companies and governmental bodies to provide annual reports outlining their efforts to reduce the use of forced or child labor.

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Lawmakers Ask the SEC to Investigate Shein's Supply Chain Before its Reported IPO

Bipartisan lawmakers are asking the SEC to confirm Shein does not use forced labor from China’s Muslim Uyghur population.

A SHEIN e-commerce distribution center in Whitestown, Indiana, November 2022. Photo: iStock.com/jetcityimage

Coulomb Solutions Planning Battery Manufacturing Plant in the United States

By early summer 2023, Coulomb Solutions Inc. is expected to choose Arizona, Nevada or Texas to house the battery plant.

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Mercedes-Benz CEO Says Cutting Ties with China is 'Unrealistic'

China and Chinese companies play a vital role in Mercedes-Benz’s business, and Källenius expects more business to come out of China in 2023.

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Chinese Truck Maker to Boost Mexico Presence With Eye on U.S. Market

Mexico is increasingly attracting companies’ investment and attention as firms relocate factories to get closer to U.S. consumers and avoid the difficulties caused by lengthy supply chains.

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INPEX, Idemitsu Kosan and ANA Sign Jet Fuel Carbon Neutralization Agreement

INPEX and Idemitsu will acquire carbon credits in order to neutralize 100% of the carbon dioxide generated by ANA’s jet fuel supply chain.

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Podcast | There Are No Shortcuts to Supply Chain Due Diligence

When it comes to unethical behavior by one’s supply chain partners, no matter how deep up the tiers you go, ignorance is no excuse.

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Amazon Under Fire from OSHA Over High Worker Injury Rates

OSHA investigations are currently underway at more than 10 Amazon locations, with pending inspections reportedly planned for dozens of other Amazon facilities.

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Senate Votes to Overturn Biden’s Anti-Smog Rules for Big Rigs

Trucking companies and congressional critics argued the rules, estimated to cost about $2,500 to $8,300 per vehicle, were too expensive, and came amid driver shortages and supply-chain woes.

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Ten Years After Rana Plaza Collapse, the Risk of a Similar Disaster Persists

Ten years on from the Rana Plaza factory collapse, governmental bodies around the globe are taking on more responsibility for worker safety and corporate due diligence. But it's not enough.

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Norsk Hydro Will Supply Porsche with Low-Carbon Aluminum

By 2025, Porsche's aluminum will produce 3.5 kg of Carbon Dioxide per 1kg of aluminum used, a rate 60% lower than the primary material currently consumed in Europe.

A Porsche 911 Turbo is driving through a tunnel with its lights on in Tacoma, Washington on 5/12/2022. Photo: iStock.com/Brandon Woyshnis

Labor Complaint Claims Ikea, Amazon and Tom Tailor Lack Supply Chain Safety Checks

The complaint argued the companies issued a “lack of inspections” while also claiming the businesses violated labor rights, including the "lack of freedom of association.”

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