This new report by Transparency International highlights that businesses play a crucial role in combating impunity and corruption to protect environmental defenders. It emphasizes the responsibility of companies to respect human rights and avoid complicity in abuses against defenders, particularly in sectors like mining, energy, and agriculture where environmental conflicts are common. The report calls for corporate transparency, accountability, and the implementation of strong due diligence processes to prevent and respond effectively to threats faced by environmental defenders. It also stresses the need for collaboration between businesses, states, and civil society to establish safe and enabling environments for defenders, ensuring investigations and remedies when violations occur. Ultimately, the report advocates for a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and impunity to safeguard those defending the environment worldwide.

The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre previously invited companies mentioned in the report to comment on the allegations; the responses can be seen here:

• Energy Transfer Partners response to Greenpeace SLAPP
• Various responses from Vale to the Brumadinho dam collapse
• PT Astra Agro Lestari (AAL)'s response to allegations of violence against protesters and intimidation of communities

The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invited Bravus Mining & Resources to respond to allegations; it's response can be found below.