The Convergence of Social & Governance: New Zealand's Modern Slavery Legislation Accelerates Certification & Compliance Requirements
Understand how New Zealand's long-awaited modern slavery legislation can affect your business
In the current climate, geopolitical instability is the primary perceived disruption to global economic growth, while the focus on energy prices has also increased.
Following the announcement of New Zealand's long awaited modern slavery bill, we have complied learnings into our latest whitepaper, The Convergence of Social & Governance: New Zealand's Modern Slavery Legislation Accelerates Certification & Compliance Requirements.
By reading this whitepaper, you'll gain an understanding of:
1. Responsible Sourcing is a Topic of High Importance
Traceability systems have outgrown traditional compliance-driven purposes.
It's now a strategic necessity for businesses to safeguard operations.
2. New Zealand's Long Awaited Modern Slavery Legislation will Impact Businesses of All Sizes
If your business is not directly impacted by New Zealand's modern slavery legislation, it's likely that your customers will be required to meet their obligations under the bill.
To retain your seat at the table, ensure you understand the level of risk you bring to your customers.
3. The Connection Between Social & Governance
The focus has shifted from Environmental to Social and Governance.
The introduction of modern slavery legislation to New Zealand reflects this shift in the context of geoplitical uncertainty.