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Article

4 Oct 2004

Author:
Sune Skadegard Thorsen, Partner, Lawhouse.dk

[PDF] Lawhouse submission on UN Norms to OHCHR [Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights]

It is apparent that internationally binding standards would greatly improve the levelling of the playing field and reduce impunity for corporations. It should appear evident that such binding standards will only create a minimum level of protection for people influenced by corporations and thus leave ample room for more dedicated and proactive corporate actors that wish to make a difference in relation to sustainable development.