Business & Human Rights

Transnational Company Signs "Global Union Agreement"

January 28, 2015

The French oil and gas company Total has signed an agreement with the international union IndustriALL guaranteeing the respect of trade union rights across its operations and in its supply chain as it seeks to abide by international principles on business and human rights.
Groups Release Draft BHR Reporting Framework

January 21, 2015

The nongovernmental organization Shift and the consulting group Mazars have published a draft "reporting framework" to press businesses around the world to report on their progress in implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights ("BHR").
NGO Manual Seeks BHR "Grievance Mechanisms"

January 21, 2015

In a new manual, the nongovernmental organization ("NGO") IPIECA calls for oil and gas companies to adopt "community grievance mechanisms" in order to respond to social and environmental impacts in their operations, in line with the international agenda on business and human rights ("BHR").
UN Pushes Standards for "Internet Intermediaries"

January 21, 2015

The UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization ("UNESCO") has published a report calling for internet intermediaries, such as service providers, search engines, and social networks, to respect international standards for online freedom of expression.
Swiss NGO Seeks Mandatory BHR Due Diligence

January 21, 2015

The nongovernmental organization ("NGO") the Swiss Coalition of Corporate Justice has announced that it will launch a popular initiative in Switzerland requiring Swiss companies to perform due diligence to implement international standards on business and human rights ("BHR") and the environment.