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Beverage Businesses Commit to Climate Action
October 07, 2015
As pressure rises from activists and international organizations for businesses to commit to action to counter climate change, a group of companies in the beverage industry has released a statement indicating that they will reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and support an "international framework" of national targets on greenhouse gas reduction.
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"Climate Week" Pressures Businesses on Climate Action
October 02, 2015
Responding to pressure from activists and international organizations to measure and reduce their contributions to global warming, businesses gathered at "Climate Week NYC" to assure these actors of their implementation of the UN agenda on climate change.
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EU Party Group Pushes for BHR Treaty
October 02, 2015
The Socialists and Democrats ("S&D") party grouping of the European Parliament recently held a seminar in Brussels discussing next steps in advancing a legally binding UN treaty on business and human rights ("BHR").
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NGOs Seek BHR Measures at Development Summit
October 02, 2015
A group of nongovernmental organizations recently signed a petition calling for governments gathering to adopt the UN Sustainable Development Goals to also agree to a binding business and human rights ("BHR") treaty and to "transform" the financial system to fight climate change.
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Coca-Cola Implements BHR Agenda
October 02, 2015
An interview with Coca-Cola's director of global workplace rights Brent Wilton reveals how the multinational corporation has responded to pressure by international organizations and activists by integrating the UN's business and human rights ("BHR") agenda into its operations.
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