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Daimler CEO criticizes right-wing activities of works council faction and says company stands for tolerance & respect
Author: Daimler
"For Tolerance and Respect – Against Racism and Discrimination", 31. Juli 2019...
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USA: Over 200 companies sign Supreme Court brief in support of LGBTQ workers
Author: Tim Fitzsimons, NBC News
"Over 200 major companies sign Supreme Court brief in favor of LGBTQ workers," 2 July 2019...
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Colombia: Main coal export companies release a joint statement condemning death threats and attacks against Human Rights Defenders
Author: Drummond, CNR, Cerrejon Coal & Prodeco
“Joint Press Release from Coal Exporting Companies against Threats”- May 16, 2019...
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- Related companies: Anglo American BHP Billiton Cerrejón Coal (joint venture Anglo American, BHP Billiton, Glencore) Colombia Natural Resources, CNR (part of Murray Energy) Drummond Glencore Murray Energy Prodeco (part of Glencore)
Gillette addresses toxic masculinity & gender-based violence in new advertisement
Author: Alexandra Topping, Kate Lyons & Matthew Weaver, The Guardian
"Gillette #MeToo razors ad on 'toxic masculinity' gets praise - and abuse," 15 Jan 2019...
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USA: Patagonia donates $10M tax break to groups protecting the environment & finding solutions to the climate crisis
Author: Nick Visser, HuffPost
"Patagonia donates $10 million tax break to green groups, says Trump 'irresponsible'," 28 Nov 2018...
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Author: O Globo/New York Times (Brazil/US)
"Lego busca alternativas ao plástico, apostando em materiais biodegradáveis-Empresa dinamarquesa pretende substituir o material proveniente do petróleo por fibras vegetais ou garrafas recicladas", 10 de setembro de 2018...
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Microsoft establishes new policy requiring contractors to offer paid parental leave
Author: Jordan Valinsky, CNN
"Microsoft requires contractors to offer paid parental leave," 30 August 2018...
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New guidance for companies encourages action to support civic freedoms & human rights defenders & explores opportunities for engagement
Author: Bennett Freeman with Sif Thorgeirsson, Adele Barzelay & Brooks Reed
"Shared space under pressure: Business support for civic freedoms and human rights defenders," 29 August 2018 ...
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