The climate targets set by large companies are insufficient to meet the 1.5-degree goal, with some German companies also lagging behind. This is revealed by the new Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor (CCRM).
By Lukas Bayer
So far, climate lawsuits have mainly targeted governments. However, more and more companies are also being sued, although they have neglected this risk so far.
By Alexandra Endres
The CP leadership is massively expanding its anti-espionage law. The amendment is intended to protect not only state secrets but also vaguely defined "national interests". Companies in China fear arbitrary enforcement.
By Redaktion Table
Social Credit System blacklistings are a tool for Chinese authorities to punish companies with major non-compliance cases. Data on the numbers of blacklisted companies are not systematically published, but some exceptions provide an idea of how many legal entities might be affected across China.
By Experts Table.Briefings
While there is no legal obligation to set up a general whistleblower system in private companies in China yet, numerous regulations require the protection of whistleblowers or stipulate such systems for certain areas, such as sexual harassment. For European companies, the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive, expected in the second quarter, could also soon become relevant.
By Experts Table.Briefings
