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Below, we publish the third draft of “Guidelines for Corporations Operating in Burma”, submitted to “Civil Society Organizations and Shareholders Addressing Corporations in Burma” by the US Campaign for Burma Committee on SRI at the Unitarian Universalist Association. Organisations with … Continue reading →

Last month, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), responsible for regulating capital markets, ruled in favour of laws prohibiting the use of “conflict minerals”. The new regulations have set an international precedent, and countries around the world are questioning whether … Continue reading →

Switzerland is facing pressure to tighten up regulations on its fast-growing raw materials trading sector. The authorities and campaigners agree Swiss-based firms pose a potential risk to its image but appear at odds over what to do.   Switzerland’s commodities … Continue reading →

DENVER, Sept. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Newmont Mining Corporation( http://www.newmont.com ) (NYSE: NEM) has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index( http://www.sustainability-index.com ) (DJSI World) for the sixth consecutive year. The DJSI World – Dow Jones’ premier sustainability … Continue reading →

Controversial mining company Vedanta Resources has made noticeable progress on social and environmental matters over the past two years, according to an analysis by Ethical Investment Research Services (Eiris). The UK-based socially responsible investment research body says a review of Vedanta’s progress has … Continue reading →

The following is based on remarks by Assistant Secretary of Human Rights, Democracy, and Labor Michael H. Posnerat the RFK Compass Conference Rules of the road are emerging for a global economy that is changing very quickly. Issues such as the … Continue reading →

From 22-23 August Director Trade Policy Roel Nieuwenkamp and Nora Dessing, both of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, visited South Africa to promote the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPs). Among other things the expert mission spoke … Continue reading →

WME Environment Business Magazine – 22 August 2012 There’s a new global standard on human rights, supported by the federal government, which is relevant to anyone doing business here or abroad, writes Catherine Sutherland. The unanimous endorsement of the Guiding … Continue reading →

Leaked documents show that Dutch-British oil and gas company Shell financed Nigeria’s security forces, which are often seen as corrupt and involved in human rights violations. A Dutch political party raised questions, calling Shell’s financing ‘irresponsible and unacceptable’. The data, … Continue reading →

The Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights are a set of principles designed to guide companies in maintaining the safety and security of their operations within an operating framework that encourages respect for human rights. Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and … Continue reading →