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EU Directive on Corporate Governance (Non-Financial Reporting, 2013) – 2022 Compliance Update

November 2, 2022

Kristan

Supply Chain

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EU Directive on Corporate Governance (Non-Financial Reporting, 2013) – 2022 Compliance Update

The EU’s Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD), in force since 2013, has been something of a slow-burn regulatory force. For much of its early existence, companies affected by it—large public-interest entities mainly—treated the obligation as a disclosure exercise that could be satisfied by assembling environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information in a fairly general way. There […]

Australia’s National Plastics Plan (2021) – Data Transparency Pilot (2022)

October 19, 2022

Kristan

Supply Chain

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Australia’s National Plastics Plan (2021) – Data Transparency Pilot (2022)

Australia’s National Plastics Plan, first introduced in 2021, has always had an ambitious edge, though some would argue its ambition has at times outpaced the practical tools available to those on the front lines of implementation. The 2022 open-data pilot, launched quietly but with considerable significance, marked the government’s first real push to operationalize transparency […]

ISIC Codes in Measuring Digital Divide Between Urban and Rural Areas

October 15, 2022

Kristan

ISIC

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ISIC Codes in Measuring Digital Divide Between Urban and Rural Areas

Anyone who’s spent time in both a city and the countryside knows the gap isn’t just about scenery or pace of life. Increasingly, it’s about digital opportunity—who’s wired in, who’s building online businesses, and who’s left waiting for a signal. The so-called “digital divide” is talked about often, but when it comes to actually measuring […]

US Tariff Act Amendments (2021) – Expanding Section 301 Supply Chain Disclosures (2022)

October 5, 2022

Kristan

Supply Chain

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US Tariff Act Amendments (2021) – Expanding Section 301 Supply Chain Disclosures (2022)

The 2021 amendments to the US Tariff Act didn’t exactly make headlines the way that sweeping trade agreements or high-profile tariff battles do. Yet, for economists, policymakers, and critically supply chain professionals, these changes have quietly reshaped how firms are expected to document and disclose the knock-on effects of Section 301 tariffs. The amendments introduced […]

EU Timber Regulation (2013) – Enforcement Report (2021) & Future Directions

September 21, 2022

Kristan

Supply Chain

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EU Timber Regulation (2013) – Enforcement Report (2021) & Future Directions

The 2021 enforcement report on the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), published eight years after the regulation’s entry into force, offers a telling snapshot of both progress and persistent gaps in Europe’s efforts to curb illegal timber trade. The EUTR, designed to prevent illegally harvested timber and timber products from entering the EU market, was lauded […]

Using ISIC Data to Measure Educational Service Expansion

September 20, 2022

Kristan

ISIC

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Using ISIC Data to Measure Educational Service Expansion

When we talk about a region’s future, education always comes up. It’s the foundation for nearly every other form of progress, from economic growth to civic engagement. But while politicians and planners love to cite the importance of schools and universities, the actual process of tracking educational service expansion is more complicated than a simple […]

ISIC Data for Crisis Response and Recovery Planning

September 12, 2022

Kristan

ISIC

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ISIC Data for Crisis Response and Recovery Planning

Crises do not strike all sectors equally. Whether it’s a pandemic, earthquake, typhoon, or other sudden shock, the contours of economic disruption—and the priorities for recovery—are shaped by the underlying structure of the economy itself. For governments and agencies tasked with crisis management, the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC) system has become a critical tool: […]

Canada’s Bill C-9 (Labour Mobility, 2018) – Temporary Foreign Worker Supply Chains (2021–2022)

September 7, 2022

Kristan

Supply Chain

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Canada’s Bill C-9 (Labour Mobility, 2018) – Temporary Foreign Worker Supply Chains (2021–2022)

Canada’s Bill C-9, enacted in June 2018, quietly but decisively reshaped how the country approaches labour mobility, particularly in relation to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program. It’s a piece of legislation that, while perhaps lacking the headline-grabbing profile of more contentious policy changes, has had a deep impact on the agricultural and technology sectors. […]

Quantifying Microfinance Outreach Using ISIC-Classified Client Data

August 25, 2022

Kristan

ISIC

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Quantifying Microfinance Outreach Using ISIC-Classified Client Data

If you want to understand what microfinance really does for rural economies, it helps to get beyond the feel-good stories and look closely at the numbers. The narrative of small loans transforming lives is powerful, but the mechanisms—who’s borrowing, what kinds of businesses they’re running, and how those ventures fare—deserve closer scrutiny. Here, ISIC codes […]

US Executive Order 14067 (Feb 2022) – Crypto Asset Supply Chain Transparency (2022)

August 24, 2022

Kristan

Supply Chain

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US Executive Order 14067 (Feb 2022) – Crypto Asset Supply Chain Transparency (2022)

In February 2022, Executive Order 14067 was signed, marking a significant pivot in how the United States government approaches digital assets and the ecosystems that underpin them. Much of the immediate media focus fell, understandably, on its implications for consumer protection, financial stability, and the potential development of a central bank digital currency. But tucked […]

EU Conflict Minerals Regulation (2021) – First Amendment Impact (2022)

August 10, 2022

Kristan

Supply Chain

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EU Conflict Minerals Regulation (2021) – First Amendment Impact (2022)

The European Union’s Conflict Minerals Regulation, which came into force in January 2021, was already considered by many to be a landmark in the global effort to reduce the trade in minerals that fund violence and human rights abuses. But as with so many regulatory frameworks, the first year of implementation revealed gaps—practical ambiguities that […]

US Senate Passes Comprehensive Climate, Tax, and Healthcare Legislation

August 8, 2022

Daisy

News, Trade Policy, United States

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The International Trade Council (ITC) recognizes the recent approval of a $700bn ( £577bn) economic package by the US Senate, encompassing major legislation on healthcare, tax, and climate change. This comprehensive bill seeks to decrease the cost of certain medications, elevate corporate taxes, and reduce carbon emissions. The passage of the bill, a cornerstone of […]

International Trade Council Addresses China’s Trade Restrictions Against Taiwan

August 3, 2022

Daisy

China, News, Trade Policy

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The International Trade Council is concerned about the recent trade restrictions imposed by China on Taiwan. In response to Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, Chinese commerce and customs authorities announced on Wednesday that they would halt exports of sand, imports of Taiwanese citrus fruit, and some types of fish.   The Council recognizes China’s status […]

Evaluating Telecommuting Trends with ISIC Codes Post-Pandemic

July 30, 2022

Kristan

ISIC

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Evaluating Telecommuting Trends with ISIC Codes Post-Pandemic

If there’s one thing the pandemic made unmistakably clear, it’s that the way people work has changed—maybe for good. Telecommuting, once a niche arrangement or a perk reserved for a select few, became the norm for whole sectors almost overnight. But now, as the dust settles, the challenge for analysts and policymakers is figuring out […]

US Cybersecurity Disclosure Act (2022) – Supply Chain Risk Reporting (2022)

July 27, 2022

Kristan

Supply Chain

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US Cybersecurity Disclosure Act (2022) – Supply Chain Risk Reporting (2022)

When the US Cybersecurity Disclosure Act was signed into law in March 2022, many in the policy and business communities welcomed it as both overdue and, frankly, daunting. The Act’s core requirement—that companies report significant supply-chain-related cybersecurity incidents—was born of growing concern over vulnerabilities that ripple outward from seemingly minor nodes in complex vendor networks. […]

ITC Applauds Biden’s $2.3bn Climate Change Initiative

July 21, 2022

Daisy

Economic Development, News

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The International Trade Council (ITC) commends US President Joe Biden’s commitment to address the climate crisis, as exemplified by the announcement of a $2.3bn ( £1.9bn) investment plan to enhance infrastructure resilience against extreme weather and natural disasters.   As an organization deeply invested in fostering international trade that aligns with sustainability, the ITC supports […]

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