Supply Chain Transparency

Published 08 Sep 2024

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New sustainability legislation such as CBAM, the EU Deforestation Regulation and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive is placing unprecedented supply chain visibility requirements on traders. This recording brings customs and supply chain expertise together to unpack what this means in practice for compliance professionals. Topics covered: What "value chain visibility"...

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