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NGO: Corporate Taxes Necessary for Equality, Democracy
March 18, 2015
The nongovernmental organization Tax Justice Network has released a publication calling taxes on corporations essential to achieve political and economic equality and to "rebalance distorted economies."
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Commentator Pushes Human Rights Strategy on Climate Change
March 18, 2015
Asuncion Lera St. Clair of the Climate Change Program at DNV GL Strategic Research and Innovation argues that in order to contribute to a reduction in global warming, companies must recognize and implement the principles of the international business and human rights agenda.
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Law Firm Encourages Businesses to Track NAP Process
March 16, 2015
A briefing from Arent Fox LLP analyzes the U.S. process of developing a national action plan ("NAP") to implement the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and encourages businesses to step up their involvement in the NAP's formation.
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UNOHCHR Launches BHR Remedy Initiative
March 11, 2015
A new initiative of the UN Office of the High Commission for Human Rights ("UNOHCHR") will set out guidance and recommendations to countries regarding the implementation of civil and criminal investigations and sanctions for alleged violations of the international business and human rights ("BHR") agenda.
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UN Targets Small Agribusinesses with Sustainability Agenda
March 11, 2015
The UN Global Compact and the International Trade Centre have announced their cooperation in pushing small- and medium-sized companies in the agricultural industry to adopt the UN's international agenda on sustainable practices and the environment.
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