Three times LexisNexis®︎ saved the day in Hollywood
From journalism and politics to finance, education and business analysis, Nexis® is a trusted data and insights partner for industries of all shapes and sizes. And given just how popular our suite of data-driven tools is, it’s no wonder that many of our products...
Media Literacy: even more important during a global pandemic
In this era of fake news and “alternative facts,” it’s no surprise that rumors and false information about COVID-19 seem to be spreading faster than the virus itself. As the Director-General of the World Health Organization put it: “We’re not just fighting an epidemic;...
Reputational risks are greater than ever for brands associated with slavery
Amnesty International's recent report about child labour in supply chains demonstrated children as young as seven working in cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Cobalt is used in mobile phone batteries and Amnesty accuses several global electronics...
Barclays record FCA fine highlights need for third party due-diligence
The recent news of Barclays £72 million fine for failing to conduct the appropriate checks on Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) is a blunt reminder that organisations must make sure due diligence processes are followed by all employees. FCA fines of this nature...
Paypal issued £5M fine due to inadequate sanctions screening process
The US Treasury Department issued Paypal with a £5M fine after they had allowed payments which violated sanctions and involved links to weapons of mass destruction. Paypal failed to prevent the transactions due to a failed screening process, causing non compliance...
Building a Case for PESTLE Risk Monitoring—Forecast environmental risk more accurately
Our series on PESTLE risk monitoring concludes with an exploration of the “E” risk—Environmental—and the diverse ways in which it impacts organisations. “Risk is like fire: If controlled it will help you; if uncontrolled it will rise up and destroy you.” Those...
Nestle Case Study: Human rights due diligence
According to research by Ethical Corporation in 2016, nearly 50% of businesses stated human rights was their number one supply chain issue in the next year. The United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights provide the global standard since 2011...
Building a model CSR strategy brick-by-brick
LEGO Group will sell some pieces made from plant-based plastic this year—it’s the first step in its bid to make all products and packaging from sustainable materials in 2030. LEGO prioritises corporate social responsibility, earning it the ranking as the company...