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BHRRC response to EU Council vote on CSDDD
Todays’ endorsement by the EU Council of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) today is a major step forward for the region – and globally – to strengthen corporate accountability and the protection of human rights and the environment.
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Top fashion brands complicit in Myanmar military coup abuse
Inditex, Bestseller, LPP S.A., Lidl and H&M were linked to the most documented allegations of abuse.
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Fashion brands’ failure to eradicate forced labour putting workers at heightened risk
New analysis reveals luxury brands, including LVMH and Salvatore Ferragamo, are among the worst offenders.
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Landmark shift towards human rights protections in business set by European Union despite serious omissions
This morning (14 December), negotiators from EU Parliament, Council (member states) and Commission reached a political deal on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
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Venture capital firms funding generative artificial intelligence ignoring duty to protect human rights
Surveys with the 10 largest venture capital funds and two largest start-up accelerators investing in Generative AI companies revealed hardly any were taking steps to safeguard human rights.
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New database exposes business inaction on migrant worker abuse
Ahead of International Migrants Day 2023 (18 December), a new database from the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC) looks at the human and labour rights abuses against migrant workers.
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Fashion brands failing to protect workers under Myanmar’s military coup
New data reveals risk to garment workers in Myanmar is worsening.
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Renewable energy sector not ready to deliver a fair energy transition, new report finds
BHRRC’s 2023 Renewable Energy & Human Rights Benchmark reveals insufficient action by renewable energy companies to build public trust and respect Indigenous Peoples’ rights, land rights and tackle forced labour.
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People fighting corporate injustice in Latin America & Caribbean face sustained attacks, new analysis reveals
The majority of attacks were against those protecting their land rights and right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.
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Food and beverage companies failing to protect workers from forced labour risks
New analysis has revealed the world’s 60 largest food and beverage companies have an average score of just 16/100 when it comes to tackling forced labour risks in their supply chains.
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