The Impact Insider | May 2023

New Canada Human Rights Bill S-211

If your company has operations in Canada it is possible that the new Canadian human rights law may impact your supply chain.

Just passed, the Fighting Against Forced Labor and Child Labor in Supply Chains Act requires certain companies to report on what they are doing to reduce and eliminate any sort of forced labor throughout their supply chains.?

The bill is expected to go into effect on January 1, 2024, and applies to companies that do business in Canada as well as those who are based elsewhere but import goods or services into Canada.

One of the most relevant requirements of the new bill is an annual report that outlines the steps taken to prevent and reduce risk regarding forced and child labor. The first report is due as early as May 31, 2024, meaning that certain companies will likely be required to begin preparing this year to meet the first reporting deadline.

Uplift works with clients across ESG issues, including using our extensive expertise in human rights due diligence and forced labor compliance to help companies work through these issues.?

Need help understanding how this new law may impact your company?

Reach out to Uplift today.

Beyond SEC Climate Disclosure: The Proposed EU Due Diligence Rule

The EU has proposed a new rule on corporate sustainability due diligence that would require large companies operating in the EU to monitor their value chains for environmental and human rights risks.

This proposed rule would go beyond the proposed SEC climate disclosure rule and could hold companies liable for violations occurring at any point within their value chains.

Should this EU due diligence proposal be adopted in its current form, companies could be required to closely monitor their supply chains to integrate global sustainability and ethical standards into their business practices.

“As regulations around the world become more stringent, companies that do not prioritize these issues could face significant financial and reputational damage.”

With this and other regulations progressing across the globe, companies increasingly need to proactively address these issues to stay ahead of the curve and position themselves better on sustainability.

Read More: Here

Uplifting News

ACCP Conference

If you work in corporate social impact or engage volunteers then you won’t want to miss the Effective Volunteerism: An ACCP Summit, featuring Uplift’s Director of Social Impact & ESG, Jerome Tennille .

Join Jerome and other experts on June 7-8, 2023 for an interactive online program on adapting employee volunteer strategies to meet changing community needs and employee expectations.

Register now for this inspiring event ?? Here?

We’re Hiring THREE New Positions!

We’re hiring! Uplift is seeking THREE new positions to join our team.

1. Executive Team Coordinator

2. Graphic Designer

3. Web Developer

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We believe that profits, people, and our planet can advance together when companies are rooted in their purpose and value all stakeholders. We’re committed to helping companies do good that lasts.

We help build sustainable and responsible brands that can walk the talk. Uplift has deep technical expertise in environmental, human rights, social impact, and ESG practices. We combine that with industry-leading communicators, creatives, and brand strategists to create a one-stop shop to help companies look better and do better.

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WEBINAR: The SEC’s New ESG Regulations: What You Need to Know for Your Business

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to mandate climate disclosures for publicly traded companies in the coming months.

This regulation will impact sustainability data collection and drastically shift reporting requirements that will trickle down to private companies.

Feeling unprepared? We can help.

Uplift’s environmental and sustainability experts will be offering a free webinar to help you understand how you can comply with the new rules.

Sign up now to secure your spot.

If you are unable to make it, we will send a recording of the webinar so you can still hear as our sustainability experts break down what this regulation means for your company.

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