U.S. updates ‘action plan’ for responsible business conduct across supply chains

The Biden administration will take additional steps to encourage businesses to address negative impacts of their supply chain operations and footprints abroad, including those involving human and labor rights and the environment, according to a new plan published on Monday. The “ National Action Plan on Responsible Business ” outlines the administration’s expectations for companies’ due diligence and human rights protections in supply chains and lays out a series of government commitments and incentives to support such efforts. “Promoting Responsible...