Business & Human Rights

Australia Plans Corporate Reporting on Supply-Chain Labor

May 16, 2018

The Guardian reports that the Australian government has announced a plan to require over 3,000 large companies in the country to publicly report on an annual basis how they are addressing the risks of forced labor in their global supply chains, sparking criticism from rights activists calling for the establishment of an independent anti-slavery commissioner.
NGO Paper: Canada Must Pursue "Deep Decarbonization"

May 16, 2018

The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) has produced a paper in which researchers discuss how the Canadian government must pursue "deep decarbonization" of the country's economy to meet global targets on the limitation of global warming.
ISO Creates Global Product-Labeling Standard

May 16, 2018

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has produced a global guide on "effective product labelling" to help consumers make "more informed and satisfactory purchasing choices" and to further worldwide goals on "sustainability."
US, Mexico, Canada Outline BHR-Compliant World Cup Bid

May 15, 2018

As part of their "United Bid" to host the International Federation of Association Football's (FIFA) 2026 World Cup competition, the US, Mexico, and Canada have published a letter describing how they have tailored their bid to the demands of the business and human rights (BHR) agenda and will make the event the most "environmentally friendly" in history.
NGO Works to Advance UNGPs in Polish Industry

May 15, 2018

A recent publication shows how the Polish Institute for Human Rights and Business is working to develop a broad understanding among the Polish public of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and is pushing the Polish government and businesses to implement the UNGPs in terms of corporate "due diligence" in reviewing and address rights violations.