Business and Human Rights and ESG in the Retail and Consumer sectors
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Retail and consumer businesses are among the most exposed sectors in the global economy today, sitting at the intersection of brand visibility, complex global supply chains, digital transformation and increasing regulatory pressure. In this episode of The Legal Lens, we explore how business and human rights in the retail and consumer sector have evolved far beyond a compliance exercise. In 2026, the focus is firmly on market access, operational resilience and board‑level accountability.
With Europe’s regulatory developments, including CS3D‑style legislation, reshaping global supply chains, this conversation looks at why these changes matter for businesses operating in or sourcing from Africa, even in the absence of equivalent local laws. Our experts unpack six key themes that retail and consumer businesses should be paying close attention to as global standards increasingly influence local operations.
With Europe’s regulatory developments, including CS3D‑style legislation, reshaping global supply chains, this conversation looks at why these changes matter for businesses operating in or sourcing from Africa, even in the absence of equivalent local laws. Our experts unpack six key themes that retail and consumer businesses should be paying close attention to as global standards increasingly influence local operations.
