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EU mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence proposal
With mandatory human rights due diligence for businesses firmly on the political agenda in the European Union (EU), the critical question of what standards of care companies should be expected to meet, and how they should be sanctioned for failing to do so, becomes increasingly important.
Didier Reynders is rightly proud of the European Commission commitment to publishing draft legislation in 2021, noting that the scope and ambition of proposed mandatory corporate accountability will be unprecedented on a global scale. However, it will take rigorous consideration of the practicalities for companies, regulators and civil society in the EU, as well as source countries, for such a law to have real positive impacts. The ris
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The 2021 outlook and expectations in the energy sector
Over the past decade, Ghana’s Energy sector has grown to become the backbone of the economy. The discovery of Oil and Gas in commercial quantities afforded the government extra revenue aside our traditional exports. The sector now contributes immensely to our Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and reduced our reliance on imported gas for power generation. Due to lack of planning by successive governments, the sector experienced power outages in 2012 which lasted for 4 years.
The Institute For Energy Policies and Research (INSTEPR) wants to highlight some key areas that need attention in 2021 and beyond. The Institute will publish a barometer every 6 months to measure the government’s success in the implementation of the STRATEGIC NATIONAL ENERGY PLAN (SNEP 2030) and the ENERGY SECTOR RECOVERY PROGRAM (ESRP).
Magpies give $16,813 to Hawke s Bay s Rural Support Trust from jersey sales
10 Dec, 2020 03:00 AM
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Magpies players celebrate an historic win over Canterbury, while wearing a jersey that has helped raise funds for the Rural Support Trust. Photo / Paul Taylor
Magpies players celebrate an historic win over Canterbury, while wearing a jersey that has helped raise funds for the Rural Support Trust. Photo / Paul Taylor
Hawkes Bay Today
By: Louise Gould
As well as winning the championship and gaining promotion, the Magpies have topped off the season by donating thousands of dollars to Hawke s Bay s rural community.
The East Coast Rural Support Trust was provided with $16,813.75 from the proceeds of the Hawke s Bay team s non-traditional playing jerseys - which were bid on and limited edition replicas sold.
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