Research and knowledge

Sustainability Transparency: The Dilemma of Spanish Companies Amid the Delay in Transposing Directive 2022/2464 (CSRD)

The European Union’s push for sustainable business practices has reshaped corporate governance, requiring companies to align profitability with social responsibility and environmental protection. The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) sets ambitious standards for transparency and accountability, yet Spain’s delay in transposing the directive raises critical questions for companies.

Transparency in Norway

“The spirit of truth and the spirit of freedom —these are the pillars of society.” (Henrik Ibsen, Norwegian playwright and poet)

Compliance Updates in Chile

Chile's Compliance Revolution: Embracing Legal Entity Accountability. New updates expand the horizons of corporate responsibility, demand tailored Compliance Programs, and emphasize autonomy in the age of legal entity accountability.

Whistleblower Protection

Empowering Whistleblowers: Strengthening Protections for Ethical Reporting. Discover how Spain is enhancing whistleblowing safeguards for a culture of integrity.

PEPs: Politically Exposed Persons

When discussing Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), what's in the picture? How other countries define this? Find here some relevant legal references on PEPs from various jurisdictions.

The environment as a possible incentive for non-compliance

The environment (country, client...) may favor the violation of rules and behaviors.

WELL-FOUNDED SUSPICIONS. WHAT ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN?

When operations take us to environments with which we are not familiar at the international level, compliance-related risks—which are difficult for the organization to predict—may arise.

INTEGRAL MANAGEMENT OF LARGE PROJECTS

One of the functions of our compliance system is the identification of compliance risks and the review of Grupo Elecnor's policies and procedures.

THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THIRD PARTIES

Practical case: Emilio is the purchasing manager of a department store. His job is to ensure that the textile area is perfectly stocked with clothing and sports equipment. To this end, he contracts Bangladeshi factories producing sportswear.

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPLIANCE SYSTEM 

In an increasingly globalized world, a debate arises regarding the most efficient way to guarantee that the company and all its subsidiaries comply not only with international regulations but also with the multiple legal requirements established in each of the jurisdictions in which they operate.

AN UNFOCUSED APPOINTMENT

Practical case: Two weeks ago, Joaquín, the general manager, proposed to Ana, director of internal legal advice, that she become the group compliance officer. Both had doubts about the position’s profile, its tasks, and its reporting line. They agreed to talk in two weeks’ time to specify the conditions of the position.

THE MOST COMMON REASON THAT EMPLOYEES DO NOT USE THE REPORTING CHANNEL