On 14 November 2024, the EU Parliament approved the EU's proposal to delay the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation by one year, as well as a package of amendments to the Regulation.

In this episode of Suits and Boots, TDi ESG Analyst, Sunil Abeyasekera looks at what these changes, and the delay mean for businesses across the world. He examines the impact of the delay both on companies that have already prepared for the Regulation, and those that are at an early stage in their readiness. He outlines what needs to be done over the next year to meet the new deadlines, and how businesses should prioritise action.

Forced labour is often described as a hidden risk, being almost impossible to find or to predict where it might occur. In this discussion, TDi's Head of Data and Due Diligence, James Hollins and Marketing Manager, Sarah Wilkinson, examine whether in fact there are actually entirely predictable indicators of forced labour in company business models.

James explores why it’s often difficult for companies to gain a full view of their supply chains, and highlights some of the techniques that can be employed to go beyond a traditional audit-based approach to expose the situations in which forced labour is occurring. James and Sarah also discuss the EU Forced Labour Regulation (EUFLR) and some of the key steps businesses can take to prepare for it.

In the latest episode of TDi Insights In Conversation, TDi CEO and co-founder of The Impact Facility for Sustainable Mining Communities meets new Impact Facility CEO, Lewis Temple.

The Impact Facility was founded 6 years ago, and Lewis and Assheton discuss what's been achieved over this period, the changes and challenges the organisation has experienced, and the team's aspirations for the future.