Business & Human Rights

Researchers Seek Development of NAPs in Africa, Asia

October 28, 2015

A group of African and Asian researchers have published a submission to the UN Working Group on business and human rights ("BHR") issues discussing how best to "embed" national action plans ("NAPs") on the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on BHR in the policies of countries in these regions.
Activists Dismiss Business Involvement in Climate Agreement

October 28, 2015

The BBC reports that activists have responded to recent calls from oil and gas companies for climate action, including a statement from 10 businesses calling for an "effective climate change agreement" in 2015, by dismissing the statements, indicating that these companies should not be involved in the development of a climate-change deal.
UN Releases Step-by-Step Guide to Addressing BHR Impacts

October 28, 2015

The UN Global Compact Network Germany and management consultancy twentyfifty Ltd. have released a step-by-step guide on how companies should manage their impacts on business and human rights ("BHR") issues and perform due diligence to be prepared to show that they are implementing the UN's BHR agenda.
Swiss NCP Accepts Complaint Against FIFA

October 28, 2015

The Swiss National Contact Point ("NCP") under the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development's Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises has accepted a complaint from an international NGO alleging that the International Federation of Association Football ("FIFA") has not addressed human rights violations related to preparations for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
UN Pressure Yields Bank "Manifesto" on Climate Funding

October 28, 2015

As the UN and activists place pressure on banks and other financial companies to fund their global agenda on the environment, ten bank members of the UN Environment Programme's Finance Initiative have published a "Positive Impact Manifesto" to demonstrate their commitment to financing sustainable development.