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Investors Urged to Address Migrant Abuse in Global Supply Chains

Chris Hall

New data from the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC) has revealed the extent of migrant worker abuse across companies’ global supply chains, evidencing ongoing lack of engagement on the issue. Migrant workers are often the invisible glue holding the global economy together,” said Archer.

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Supply Chain Due Diligence Pioneer Sourcemap Raises $10 Million to Meet Global Demand for Transparency and Traceability

3BL Media

The company will leverage Series A financing to improve end-to-end visibility for businesses with complex global supply chains. the leading provider of end-to-end supply chain due diligence software, today announced it has raised a $10 million Series A funding round, led by Energize Ventures with participation from E14 Fund.

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DP World Callao Receives Corporate Diversity Award for 2024

3BL Media

CALLAO, Peru, October 15, 2024 /3BL/ - DP World , a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has been awarded the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA International) Corporate Diversity Award for 2024.

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New Global Report Demonstrates FedEx Economic Impact

3BL Media

The company’s supply chain saw ripple effects around the world, with 360,000 direct suppliers supporting 16.5 Over the past 49 years, FedEx has expanded its services to more than 220 countries and territories and invested in a global network enabling businesses of all sizes to access and grow the global economy.

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DP World Boosts Freight Forwarding Network With Americas Expansion

3BL Media

March 13, 2024 /3BL/ - DP World, a global leader in supply chain solutions, announces that it is expanding its freight forwarding operations across the Americas as part of its global strategy to build a comprehensive end-to-end supply chain network. CHARLOTTE, N.C.,

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BlackRock Acquires Infrastructure Giant GIP for $12.5 Billion

ESG Today

Investment giant BlackRock announced today the acquisition of infrastructure investor Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) in a cash and stock deal valuing the company at $12.5 billion, citing emerging long-term opportunities in areas including decarbonization, energy security, digital infrastructure, and supply chain transitions.

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Majority of Business Leaders Plan to Increase Sustainability Investments this Year: Capgemini Survey

ESG Today

Beyond incentives, the survey also found an impact on government policy on sustainability considerations and investment in other areas, including 52% of organizations that reported that they are nearshoring their supply chains to meet stricter ESG regulations, such as the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) , or the U.S.’s