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ICAR Examines U.S. Implementation of BHR Principles
March 23, 2015
As the U.S. formulates a national action plan to implement international business and human rights ("BHR") principles, the International Corporate Accountability Roundtable ("ICAR") has produced a report on the current, "baseline" U.S. implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
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ICC, Economist Report Pushes Action on BHR Agenda
March 20, 2015
A report published by The Economist with the support of the International Chamber of Commerce ("ICC") warns that businesses around the world do not have sufficient knowledge of the UN's agenda on business and human rights ("BHR") to put it into practice in their operations.
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NGO Seeks Comment on Fracking Standards
March 20, 2015
The nongovernmental organization Equitable Origin is seeking public comment on a proposed addition to its oil and gas standards dealing with the social and environmental effects of oil and gas operations that use hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") techniques.
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NGO Criticizes Dutch CSR Measures as Insufficient
March 20, 2015
The European Coalition for Corporate Justice has criticized the Dutch Government's corporate social responsibility ("CSR") agreements with companies as insufficient and has called, instead, for legislation mandating "due diligence or risk liability" on high-risk industries.
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Employers NGO Promotes Spread of NAPs
March 19, 2015
At a recent conference, a representative from the International Organisation of Employers called upon governments around the world to develop a national action plan ("NAP") to implement the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and to provide access to remedy for alleged human rights violations.