Business & Human Rights

Oxfam Lauds Success of Food Initiative

December 04, 2015

The nongovernmental organization Oxfam has published an article on how it has successfully pressured a number of food and beverage companies to commit to deal with alleged human-rights abuses in their supply chains through its "Behind the Brands" campaign.
Europe, NGOs Organize BHR Workshop for ASEAN

December 03, 2015

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations ("ASEAN") CSR Network, with support from EU, academic, and governmental institutions, recently held a workshop for businesses, civil society groups, and government officials on how countries and companies in ASEAN should implement the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights ("BHR").
Briefing Seeks Positives in NAP Process for Business

December 03, 2015

A briefing note from law firm Clifford Chance and nongovernmental organization the Global Business Initiative on Human Rights characterizes the development of national action plans ("NAPs") for the implementation of the UN's business and human rights ("BHR") agenda as an opportunity for "clarity" and "support" for businesses regarding BHR expectations.
NGO, UN Agency Guidance Seeks Child Rights in NAPs

December 03, 2015

The UN Children's Fund ("UNICEF"), International Corporate Accountability Roundtable, and Danish Institute for Human Rights have published guidance on how countries should incorporate children's rights into national action plans ("NAPs") for implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Reuters: Investors Resist Adherence to ESG Agenda

December 02, 2015

Reuters reports that investors, while signing up for environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") principles such as the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment, have shown "a patchy response, at best," in actually shifting their behavior on climate-related investment.