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Business & Human Rights : Survey on Ruggie implementation by companies

Business & Human Rights : Survey on Ruggie implementation by companies | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
Business & Human Rights Resource Centre encourages companies to respect human rights by bringing information about their conduct (positive and negative) to a global audience
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Ethical Performance | News article: Carbon spotlight falls on Kellogg and General Mills

Ethical Performance | News article: Carbon spotlight falls on Kellogg and General Mills | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
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Sedex/Verité: New Recommendations for Tackling Modern Day Slavery in Global Supply Chains | www.verite.org

Sedex/Verité: New Recommendations for Tackling Modern Day Slavery in Global Supply Chains | www.verite.org | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
Verité services help companies and other stakeholders fully understand labor issues, overcome obstacles, and build sustainable solutions into their supply chains, benefiting companies and workers alike.
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Business & Human Rights : EU requirements on companies' non-financial reporting (2014)

Business & Human Rights : EU requirements on companies' non-financial reporting (2014) | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
Business & Human Rights Resource Centre encourages companies to respect human rights by bringing information about their conduct (positive and negative) to a global audience
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April 3, 2014 6:04 AM
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You Want Human Rights With That? McDonald's Serves Up Due Diligence on Human Rights

You Want Human Rights With That? McDonald's Serves Up Due Diligence on Human Rights | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
By Amol Mehra, Esq., and Nicole Santiago

Shareholders are using their voting power to join the movement for corporate accountability and the most recent company to serve up policies and practices on human rights in its operations may be just around...
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FSC Forest Stewardship Council ® · Wednesday, 29. January 2014 - Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) launches leading initiative to Strengthen Aboriginal Peoples’ Rights in Canadian Forests

FSC Forest Stewardship Council ® · Wednesday, 29. January 2014 - Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) launches leading initiative to Strengthen Aboriginal Peoples’ Rights in Canadian Forests | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
Rigorously applying Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) to FSC’s standards for Forest Management
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First barley harvest for HEINEKEN partnership | 3BL Media

First barley harvest for HEINEKEN partnership | 3BL Media | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
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Ethical Performance | News article: Mars commits to fully sustainable palm oil by year-end

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Nestlé, Sainsbury's, GSK Adopt Holistic Framework for Carbon-Water Management | Sustainable Brands

Nestlé, Sainsbury's, GSK Adopt Holistic Framework for Carbon-Water Management | Sustainable Brands | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
Businesses and governments must tackle energy and water use in tandem or risk major disruption, according to research released this week by sustainability specialists Anthesis in association with the Water Footprint Network. Nestlé, Nokia, Sainsbury’s and GSK are among the signatories to the first-ever framework to manage water and energy use simultaneously.
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February 20, 2014 4:19 AM
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Greenpeace praises Apple for reducing use of conflict minerals

Greenpeace praises Apple for reducing use of conflict minerals | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
Apple released its annual supplier responsibility report Thursday, drawing praise from Greenpeace for steps the company has taken to reduce use of conflict minerals in its products.
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February 17, 2014 4:54 AM
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European Union seeks to stem use of conflict minerals

* EU to go beyond Kimberley Process, include more thandiamonds* EU remains divided over whether the process should bebindingBy Francesco GuarascioBRUSSELS, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The EU's trade chief willpresent
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New BSCI Code of Conduct Supports Companies Towards More Successful Business Practices | BSCI Business Social Compliance Initiative

New BSCI Code of Conduct Supports Companies Towards More Successful Business Practices | BSCI Business Social Compliance Initiative | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
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January 16, 2014 6:17 AM
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Exclusive: Inside McDonald's quest for sustainable beef

Exclusive: Inside McDonald's quest for sustainable beef | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
The fast-food giant is committing to purchase sustainable beef. Is it biting off more than it can chew?
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May 27, 2014 9:50 AM
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Unilever Named #1 in 20th Annual Sustainability Leaders Report | Sustainable Brands

Unilever Named #1 in 20th Annual Sustainability Leaders Report | Sustainable Brands | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
A survey released this week of expert stakeholders from business, government, NGOs and academia across 87 countries shows that Unilever, Patagonia, Interface and M&S are viewed as leaders in corporate sustainability. The Sustainability Leaders report marks 20 years’ worth of the authors’ tracking and analysis of the evolution of the sustainability agenda, and of the leaders and institutions most responsible for driving it forward.
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May 15, 2014 4:14 AM
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Business & Human Rights : Links

Business & Human Rights : Links | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
Business & Human Rights Resource Centre encourages companies to respect human rights by bringing information about their conduct (positive and negative) to a global audience
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April 25, 2014 8:35 AM
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In Florida Tomato Fields, a Penny Buys Progress

In Florida Tomato Fields, a Penny Buys Progress | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
A group of dedicated farmworkers enlisted companies like McDonald’s, Walmart and Yum Brands to press tomato growers for better conditions.
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Farmers

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Nestlé is committed to scaling-up its business-related activities and programmes to focus on promoting gender equality and education for women and girls.
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March 31, 2014 11:10 AM
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Clariant Joins BASF, AkzoNobel in Chem Industry Sustainability Initiative | Sustainable Brands

Clariant Joins BASF, AkzoNobel in Chem Industry Sustainability Initiative | Sustainable Brands | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
On Thursday, Swiss specialty chemicals giant Clariant announced it is the newest member of “Together for Sustainability” (TfS), a chemical industry initiative founded in 2011 aimed at improving sustainability practices within its supply chains.
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March 20, 2014 5:09 AM
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PepsiCo takes a stand for land rights | Oxfam America The Politics of Poverty Blog

PepsiCo takes a stand for land rights | Oxfam America The Politics of Poverty Blog | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
Consumer action convinces one of the world’s biggest food companies to commit to zero tolerance for land grabs.
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March 14, 2014 9:22 AM
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Ethical Performance | News article: Campaigners criticise 'weak' EU safeguards against conflict minerals

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March 12, 2014 12:43 PM
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EU Parliament adopts rules that will impact biodiversity based R&D in food and cosmetics sectors | UEBT

PRESS RELEASE Amsterdam - On 11 March 2014, the European Parliament overwhelmingly adopted new rules on access to genetic resources and fair and equitable
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Ethical Performance | News article: IFAD and Unilever sign first global PPP agreement

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February 17, 2014 4:59 AM
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H&M exec talks Cambodia vision

H&M exec talks Cambodia vision | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
With the local garment industry still reeling from the deaths of at least four workers in January, and the possibility of future strikes over minimum wages looming on the horizon, brands sourcing from the country are coming under increased scrutiny. Swedish clothes-maker H&M is one of the most prominent companies buying garments from Cambodia.
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Business & Human Rights : Know the Chain – See which companies do and do not have statements under the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act (SB-657)

Business & Human Rights : Know the Chain – See which companies do and do not have statements under the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act (SB-657) | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
Business & Human Rights Resource Centre encourages companies to respect human rights by bringing information about their conduct (positive and negative) to a global audience
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Unilever, Symrise and GIZ join forces to support vanilla farmers | Media centre | Unilever Global

Unilever, Symrise and GIZ join forces to support vanilla farmers | Media centre | Unilever Global | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
Unilever, Symrise and GIZ join forces to support vanilla farmers
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