Source: Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility
June 12, 2014 -- The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, a coalition of 300 investors with assets under management of over $100 billion, Calvert Investments and Christian Brothers Investment Services, commend Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) on the introduction of The Business Supply Chain Transparency on Trafficking and Slavery Act of 2014 (H.R. 4842). The new bill calls on corporations to strengthen their commitment to end human trafficking and modern day slavery by requiring them to disclose the policies and management systems they have in place to better identify and eradicate these violations within their global supply chains.
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http://www.iccr.org/investors-welcome-federal-bill-calling-corporate-disclosures-trafficking-and-slavery-risks
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Wednesday, June 25, 2014
H.R. 4842: New Bill Calls for Transparency on Trafficking and Slavery in Corporate Supply Chains - Corporate Social Responsibility
Source: Foley Hoag LLP
On June 11, Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) introduced H.R. 4842, the Business Supply Chain Transparency on Trafficking and Slavery Act of 2014. The bill, if passed, would require companies to file annual reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) disclosing their efforts to identify and address specific human rights risks in their supply chains. -
See more at: http://www.csrandthelaw.com/2014/06/h-r-4842-new-bill-calls-for-transparency-on-trafficking-and-slavery-in-corporate-supply-chains/#sthash.tUyNjW31.dpuf
On June 11, Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) introduced H.R. 4842, the Business Supply Chain Transparency on Trafficking and Slavery Act of 2014. The bill, if passed, would require companies to file annual reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) disclosing their efforts to identify and address specific human rights risks in their supply chains. -
See more at: http://www.csrandthelaw.com/2014/06/h-r-4842-new-bill-calls-for-transparency-on-trafficking-and-slavery-in-corporate-supply-chains/#sthash.tUyNjW31.dpuf
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