Russia’s squeeze on European energy companies to pay for gas in rubles might be about to pay off as some of the continent’s largest suppliers appear to be working out sanctions-compliant solutions to secure gas flows.
Supply Chain
Posted inEthics & Culture
FRC report findings suggest overhaul needed for Modern Slavery Act
The U.K. Modern Slavery Act has often been described as “world leading,” yet companies are still failing to meet requirements by providing a statement outlining what they are doing to prevent modern slavery in their businesses and supply chains.
Posted inEurope
EU industries put to test as Russian invasion of Ukraine persists
Less than two months since Russia invaded Ukraine, a range of industries across Europe have issued stark warnings about supply chain shortages, production shutdowns, and price hikes. The worst may still be yet to come, particularly in Germany.
Posted inInternal Controls
Advice for navigating ‘fast and furious’ Russian sanctions landscape
To help sort through the gray area of evolving sanctions and export control restrictions against Russia, chief compliance officers should consider a handful of key best practices.
Posted inRisk Management
Growing list of companies halting Russian operations
As the Russia-Ukraine crisis unfolds, companies around the world have announced changes to their supply chains to reduce their footprint in Russia. Compliance Week looks at how businesses across multiple industries are responding.
Posted inBoards & Shareholders
Top 10 reasons to attend Compliance Week 2022
A keynote with two SEC commissioners; interactive sessions on global sanctions, ESG, and ethical leadership; and a new conference location and format highlight Dave Lefort’s list of reasons to be excited for CW’s first in-person event in nearly three years.
Posted inEurope
Analysis: Scope of supply chain disruptions from Russian invasion of Ukraine
Analysis conducted by supply chain risk management platform Interos highlights the scope of global supply chain disruptions on U.S. and European companies resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Posted inRisk Management
Supply chains brace for Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
President Joe Biden signed into law a measure that introduces a U.S. import ban on goods mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China through forced labor.
Posted inRisk Management
FTC targets Walmart, Amazon, and more for study into supply chain disruptions
The Federal Trade Commission is ordering nine large retailers, wholesalers, and consumer goods suppliers to provide wide-ranging information as part of a study the agency is conducting into the causes behind ongoing supply chain disruptions.
Posted inInternal Controls
How agile companies succeed in the throes of supply chain woes
In the midst of unimaginable global supply chain chaos, leading companies are adjusting their supply chains in a variety of ways, turning disruption into competitive advantage.