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ESG and
green claims
Governance and accountability
AI Regulation
evolving
Challenging trading
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ESG driving transparency
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Sustainability and environment
Governance and enforcement
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act
Progress on DMCC Bill: consumer protection
Modern slavery update
Product and marketing
Property
Employment
Tech, data and AI
Supply chain due diligence
Green claims
Extended Producer Responsibility update
Transition Plan Taskforce: update on sector based plans
Green collaboration agreements
ASA update
Product marking and labelling update
Product liability reform
Improving price transparency and product information for consumers
Display of pricing information – upcoming changes
Intermediary and Platform Principles Pilot
New rules for subscription contracts
Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards
Review of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
Building Safety Act
Artificial intelligence and employment law
Employment contracts and pay
EDI and ESG workforce issues
Competition risks for employers
AI Regulation
AI – what are the consumer law risks?
DPDI Bill
International Data Transfers
Payment methods
Sustainability and environmental issues continue to dominate, with a spotlight on Green claims by regulators. Progress against net-zero transition plans and ESG reporting requirements will be paramount for 2024.
ESG and green claims
Our report shows how retailers prioritising transparency and accountability with customers, investors, and regulators will be best placed to navigate these anticipated changes. The Consumer Law shake-up will emphasise the need for price transparency compliance to avoid significant penalties.
Governance and accountabiliity
We discuss how Tech, data and AI is an area where regulation is playing catch-up and evolving rapidly. Retailers will need to keep up to date with developments to understand the impact on operational processes and benefit from cost-saving opportunities.
AI Regulation evolving
Our report highlights what retailers should do to mitigate the challenges due to external forces affecting the supply chain. Vigilant cost management and monitoring customer purchasing behaviour amidst the cost-of-living crisis will be essential for success.
Challenging trading
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Partner and Head of Retail
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Partner and Editor of the Retail Risk Outlook
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