Diginex has named Archana Kotecha as its new Chief Impact Officer. Kotecha, a qualified barrister and human rights practitioner, joined the company following the acquisition of her firm, The Remedy Project, which specializes in global supply chain labor and human rights advisory.
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Integrating human rights due diligence into sustainability platforms is a logical move. Most reporting standards are moving toward mandatory supply chain transparency, so having a legal expert in this role helps bridge the gap between policy intent and actual operational compliance.
True, but it depends on the data. The article mentions translating capabilities into solutions, but it does not say how they actually track these human rights metrics on the ground. Without a clear data source, these roles can become purely about paperwork.
Diginex is doubling down on the compliance side of ESG. Adding a Chief Impact Officer after acquiring The Remedy Project suggests they want to move from simple reporting tools to active advisory for global supply chains.
