Business & Human Rights

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.
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.
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.
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.