Monthly Archives: June 2012

The Guiding Principles also clarify that all companies, including those operating in Myanmar, have a responsibility to respect human rights and conduct due diligence to ensure that their activities do not cause or contribute to harm, regardless of the conduct … Continue reading →

The age of responsible business is upon us, if not in terms of practice, then certainly in terms of public expectation. The ongoing financial crisis has made it much more difficult for corporations to maintain a business as usual mentality … Continue reading →

SOCOs commitment to the fundamental principles of Human Rights is embedded in our HSES polices and throughout our business processes. We promote the core principles of human rights pronounced in the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). We shall … Continue reading →

Introduction Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to attend this important meeting in London, a city where I studied international law and worked several years ago. Before getting into the details about where we see contributions of National Contact Points … Continue reading →

By definition, sustainable development is about meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. “Connecting the Future” captures this concept as the theme for both our 2011 Annual Report and … Continue reading →

The facts: Hudbay’s former operations in Guatemala In August 2008, Hudbay acquired Guatemalan mining company Compania Guatemalteca de Niquel (CGN) and its Fenix mine property near El Estor, Guatemala.  The Fenix property had been a fully operational nickel laterite mining … Continue reading →

(Washington, DC) – Members of the international diamond monitoring body known as the Kimberley Process (KP) should press Zimbabwe to address human rights abuses in its diamond fields. They should also reform the KP certification scheme to address human rights violations. The … Continue reading →

Geita Gold Mine Anglo Gold Ashanti management has promised full cooperation to the police force in Geita district in the investigation of a shooting incident that occurred at the mine’s area last Thursday. Gary Davies, Managing Director of the mine … Continue reading →

Ambassador Edward P. Djerejian, member of the Board of Directors, shares his perspectives on social responsibility at Oxy. As Chair of Oxy’s Corporate Governance, Nominating and Social Responsibility Committee, how do you characterize social responsibility at Oxy? Corporate Social Responsibility … Continue reading →

Remarks Michael H. Posner Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Loy Henderson Auditorium Washington, DC June 6, 2012 Thanks very much, I’m delighted to have the opportunity to speak to you today. We are very pleased to be … Continue reading →