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We Mean Business NGO network & corporate partners express support for COP23 vision of a "grand coalition" to accelerate climate action
Author: We Mean Business
"Making the Paris Vision a Reality", 2 Nov 2017...
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- Related in-depth areas: Mitigation
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More companies commit to low-carbon goals in line with Paris Agreement, according to new report
Author: Katie Kuehner-Hebert, Chief Executive
"Improving Emissions Targets: 'If Trump Won't Do It, We Will,' CEOs Say", 28 Oct 2017...
- Related in-depth areas: Mitigation
- Related companies: Adobe Systems Akzo Nobel AT&T BT CVS EDP (Energias de Portugal) Gap GE (see General Electric) Intel L'Oreal Nike Nissan
UK: Biggest businesses summoned to Home Office to discuss private sector response to modern slavery
Author: Mark Kleinman, Sky News, Published on: 5 October 2017...
- Related in-depth areas: Modern slavery
- Related companies: Anglo American Aviva Barclays BT HSBC WPP
Vigeo Eiris releases new study assessing how 3000 companies worldwide address four key areas of human rights
The human rights responsibilities of business in a changing world - 23 February 2017...
UK: 80 companies join NGO in calling on govt. to implement UN Sustainable Development Goals
Author: Ian Johnston, Independent (UK)
"World could enjoy utopian future with sustainable development, year-long study finds", 16 Jan 2017...
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UK: Govt. agency calls on hospitality industry to combat workplace pregnancy discrimination
Author: Ruth Wyatt, Caterer (UK)
"Calls for hospitality industry to join businesses against pregnancy in workplace discrimination", 6 Jan 2017...
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MSA Briefing Holder
Analysis shows only a hanfdul of company statements are meeting the Act’s requirements, majority lack adequate information
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Author: Investor Platform for Climate Actions
Dear G20 Leaders:...
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Commentary: Companies should use reporting requirements under UK Modern Slavery Act as impetus to address grave human rights risks in supply chains
Author: Anna Triponel, Triponel Consulting, Thomson Reuters
"Modern Slavery Act: vital insights from soft law", 21 June 2016...
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Commentary: UK commitment to business & human rights still has room for improvement
Author: Sian Lea, RightsInfo
"Business And Human Rights… More Than Lofty Rhetoric?," 13 Jun 2016...
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