The changing tide of corporate prosecutions in corruption and human rights
Papers and reports | read time: 1 min
Published: 16 June 2026
Corporate enforcement of anti-corruption and human rights failures is entering a new phase. Regulators are increasingly pursuing coordinated, cross-border investigations, while new legislation is expanding corporate liability across global operations and supply chains. Companies now face growing exposure not only to financial penalties, but also to sustained regulatory scrutiny and reputational damage.
This white paper examines how the global enforcement landscape is evolving, identifying the key drivers behind this shift. It explores common patterns in recent prosecution cases, including the role of supply chain vulnerabilities and the growing importance of cooperation between enforcement authorities.
Drawing on case studies and GoodCorporation’s experience evaluating corporate compliance programmes, the paper sets out what this means for businesses. It explores the steps companies should take in particular strengthening their governance, risk management and due diligence programmes across their operations and supply chains.
For organisations operating in an environment of heightened accountability, it is increasingly critical to be able to demonstrate that effective, risk-based anti-corruption and human rights procedures are embedded and working in practice. This paper provides a practical perspective on how to achieve this.
