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NGO Calls for Domestic Application of U.S. Action Plan
January 21, 2015
In a submission to the U.S. Government consultation on a proposed national action plan ("NAP") implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre has called for the NAP to focus on alleged rights violations both abroad and on U.S. soil.
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Ireland Calls for Input on Development of NAP
January 21, 2015
The Irish Government has announced that it is seeking input on its development of a national action plan ("NAP") implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights from interested Irish and international individuals and groups.
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GRI Forms "Leadership Groups" on Reporting Initiatives
January 21, 2015
The Global Reporting Initiative ("GRI") reports that it is forming two "Corporate Leadership Groups" that will focus on how to advance the inclusion of reporting on "sustainability" - including social and environmental matters - in regular reporting by businesses.
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UN Reins in Local Sustainability Networks
January 14, 2015
The UN Global Compact has issued a memorandum of understanding strengthening the minimum requirements of its Global Compact Local Networks as it seeks to push these networks to carry out the centralized UN's sustainability and business and human rights initiatives.
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BHR Activists Scrutinize Civilian Drone Use
January 14, 2015
An article from Melinda Kuritzky at Foley Hoag LLP describes warnings from the community of business and human rights ("BHR") activists that they may seek to restrain civilian drone production and use as companies increasingly consider them for delivery and monitoring operations.
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