Business & Human Rights€¦ · Web viewPositive human rights initiatives by companies featured in our Weekly Updates Section 5: Companies beginning with R-Other (10 Feb 2005 –

Positive human rights initiatives by companies featured in our Weekly Updates

Section 5: Companies beginning with R-Other

(10 Feb 2005 – 5 Mar 2014)

This chart lists positive steps by companies that have been featured in our Weekly Updates. Our website links to hundreds of other reports of positive initiatives.

This section of the chart covers individual companies with names beginning R-Other; the other alphabetical sections, and a section for initiatives that involve a large group of companies, are here: www.business-humanrights.org/Documents/Update-Charts

Our free Weekly Updates include the latest news and reports on companies’ human rights impacts: positive steps they are taking, and alleged abuses. Over 7500 opinion leaders worldwide have registered for the Updates. You can sign up to receive Updates at: www.business-humanrights.org/Updates

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Company Country Date of our

Update

Initiative

Rabobank(Netherlands)

Global 15 Nov 2006

Rabobank among top 5 reports in SustainAbility's bi-annual survey of corporate social & environmental reporting. Click here

Rabobank (Netherlands)

Global 8 Feb 2006 Survey of banks' social & environmental policies finds 8 with public human rights policies, including Rabobank. Click here

Rabobank (Netherlands)

Global 14 Sep 2005

Rabobank case study included in World Business Council for Sustainable Development report on business contribution to UN Millennium Development Goals. Click here

Ranbaxy (India)

Global 4 May 2005

Addressing neglected diseases such as malaria & tuberculosis: Details of partnerships between non-profits, governments & drug companies, including Ranbaxy. Click here

Randgold(UK/So. Africa)

Côte d’Ivoire

24 Apr 2013

Randgold to support agricultural activities of riverside populations near its mine. Click here (French only)


Global 07 Nov 2012

The mining companies Randgold, AngloGold Ashanti, IamGold and Gold Fields bring their financial support to Helen Keller International. Click here


Senegal 16 Jun 2010

Randgold & its partners provide the Tenkotou village with one health care centre and three classrooms. Click here (French only)

Randgold (UK/So. Africa)

Mali 9 May 2012

Company supports northerners affected by the political crisis by providing food Click here

Rapaport Group (USA)

Global 4 Apr 2007 Diamond Development Initiative seeks to go "beyond Kimberley Process" to improve lives of artisanal miners – participants include Rapaport Group. Click here

Rapaport Group (USA)

Africa 24 Aug 2005

Global Witness, De Beers, Partnership Africa Canada, Rapaport Group, World Bank’s Communities and Small-Scale Mining Program launch “Diamond Development Initiative" to improve impacts of artisanal mining in Africa, for miners, communities, governments. Click here

Rawbank(Dem. Rep. of Congo)

Dem. Rep. of Congo

21 Apr 2010

Rawbank and the IFC launch the “Lady’s First” programme to promote women’s entrepreneurship. Click here (French only)

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Real Hospitality Group(USA)

Gobal 20 Jun 2012

Real Hospitality Group takes steps to protect children from sex trafficking, signs Tourism Child Protection Code of Conduct. Click here

Real Madrid(Spain)

Spain 16 Jan 2008

Real Madrid & 5 institutions launch "Causas Justas" with messages for the social integration of the immigrants. Click here (Spanish only)

Reebok (USA)

Global 13 Dec 2006

"2006 Transparency Report Card" by NGO/labour coalition assesses labour standards reporting by 30 apparel retailers: Reebok scores second-highest. Click here

Reebok (USA)

China, India, USA,

Zimbabwe

17 May 2006

2006 Reebok Human Rights Award presented to 4 activists, from China, India, USA, Zimbabwe. Click here

Reebok(USA)

Global 8 Mar 2006 CSR Asia praises steps taken by Reebok to address human rights. Click here

Reebok(USA)

Cambodia 14 Sep 2005

Cambodia: Reebok and other apparel companies pledge financial support for ILO factory monitoring & improvement programme. Click here

Reebok(USA)

Burma 8 Jun 2005 Reebok CEO urges companies still doing business in Burma to divest on human rights grounds. Click here

Reebok(USA)

Global 13 Apr 2005

UNICEF Child Labour Resource Guide makes case for business action on child labour & refers to steps taken by Reebok & other companies. Click here

Reliance (India)

India 28 May 2008

Reliance partners with UNAIDS to expand access to HIV/AIDS services for the poor. Click here

Reliance (India)

India 16 Aug 2006

Steps that companies are taking to address HIV/AIDS in India, including Reliance. Click here

Renault(France)

Global 17 Nov 2010

Three French companies in the Carbon Disclosure Project index for the best communication on climate change: Lafarge, Renault, Saint-Gobain. Click here (French only)

Repsol YPF(Spain)

Bolivia 30 Mar 2011

The people of Guarani Itika Guasu are proud of getting $14.8 million from Repsol, say it will help to prioritise health care.Click here (Spanish only)

Repsol YPF (Spain)

Global 5 Aug 2009 Intermón Oxfam says Repsol’s indigenous people’s policy is “positive”, although “there are still some elements to improve”. Click here (Spanish only)

Repsol YPF (Spain)

Global 1 Apr 2009 Repsol-YPF, in collaboration with Intermón Oxfam, agrees internal code about respect & consultation with indigenous peoples. Click here (Spanish only)

Repsol YPF (Spain)

Global 11 Jul 2007

At Global Compact summit, president of Repsol says that the challenge for companies is to widen social & economic development. Click here (Spanish only)

Repsol YPF (Spain)

Argentina 25 Apr 2007

Agreement signed between the government, UNICEF, ILO & companies to eradicate child labour – Signatory companies include Repsol YPF. Click here (Spanish only)

Reputation Rhino (USA)

USA 7 Mar 2012 24 companies stop advertising with Rush Limbaugh radio show after he calls law student & birth control advocate Sandra Fluke a "slut". Click here

Reuters (UK)

Global 7 May 2008

UK Prime Minister convenes major companies in "Business Call to Action" to tackle world poverty - booklet describes steps by Vodafone, Sumitomo Chemical, SAB Miller, Reuters, Microsoft, Diageo, Coca-Cola, Citi to help combat poverty. Click here

Reuters (UK)

Global 21 Mar 2007

IBLF report on how company employee initiatives are helping increase access to education, water, health, housing – refers to initiatives by companies including Reuters. Click here

Reynolds American (USA)

Global 25 Mar 2009

Tobacco firms, including Philip Morris & Reynolds American, take steps to address nicotine poisoning of tobacco pickers following social investor pressure. Click here

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RGM International (China)

China 26 July 2006

Companies including RGM International receive corporate responsibility awards. Click here

RioTinto (UK/Australia)

Global 28 Aug 2013

Rio Tinto issues French & Spanish translations of guide on "integrating human rights into communities & social performance work". Click here

Rio Tinto(UK/Australia)

Global 16 Jan 2013

New Rio Tinto guide: "Why Human Rights Matter - resource guide for integrating human rights into Communities and Social Performance work at Rio Tinto". Click here

Rio Tinto (UK/Australia)

Global 18 July 2012

Rio Tinto sets out how it is developing its approach to human rights. Click here


Global 13 Apr 2011

Rio Tinto partners with Danish Institute for Human Rights to develop, promote human rights tools for intl. companies Click here


Global 6 May 2009

Publish What You Pay welcomes Rio Tinto's decision to publish payments it makes to 13 governments. Click here


Africa 5 Mar 2008 Anglo American, Rio Tinto require Chinese joint venture partners in Africa to pledge adherence to human rights & environmental standards. Click here


Global 14 Sep 2005

Rio Tinto case study included in World Business Council for Sustainable Development report on business contribution to UN Millennium Development Goals. Click here


Global 6 Jul 2005 Responsible Jewellery council launched by business orgs. & companies including Rio Tinto, to promote responsible social & environmental practices throughout the value chain (from mine to retail). Click here


China 18 May 2005

Rio Tinto & other companies make commitment to fight HIV/AIDS in China. Click here


Guinea 28 Mar 2012

Company seeks to create jobs in communities surrounding its future mine by supporting local SMEs & micro-finance. Click here

Rio Tinto Alcan(Canada)

Guinea 28 Nov 2007

Rio Tinto Alcan partners with UNDP, govt. and local NGO to encourage progress towards Millennium Development Goals. Click here

RL Denim(Bangladesh)

Bangladesh

19 Aug 2009

US-based National Labor Committee reports "much better treatment" of RL Denim factory workers. Click here

Roche(Switzerland)

Global 8 Jul 2009 Roche facilitates access to Tamiflu for developing countries, to flight flu pandemic. Click here (French only)

Roche(Switzerland)

Global 10 Dec 2008

Employees of Roche march in support of disadvantaged children – company matched all funds raised. Click here [in Spanish]

Roche(Switzerland)

Latin America

17 Aug 2005

26 pharmaceutical firms, including Roche, agree with governments of 11 Latin American countries on price reductions of up to 66% for anti-HIV/AIDS drugs. Click here

Roche (Switzerland)

Global 4 May 2005

Addressing neglected diseases such as malaria & tuberculosis: Details of partnerships between non-profits, governments & drug companies, including Roche. Click here

Rolls-Royce (UK)

Global 17 Jan 2007

New climate change initiative launched by Confederation of British Industry - members include Rolls-Royce. Click here

Rosy Blue (Belgium/India)

Global 6 Jul 2005 Responsible Jewellery council launched by business orgs. & companies including Rosy Blue, to promote responsible social & environmental practices throughout the value chain (from mine to retail). Click here

Rothschild (UK)

Global 1 Jul 2009 Rothschild, Freshfields first UK firms to say they "greatly regret" links with slavery. Click here

Royal Bank of Canada(Canada)

India 21 Sep 2011

Royal Bank of Canada and the One Drop foundation launch project to improve access to water and reduce poverty.Click here [in French]

Royal Bank of Scotland(UK)

Belarus 31 Aug 2011

Bank agrees to stop helping Belarus Govt. borrow after rights groups criticise it for supporting "Europe's last dictator". Click here

RUSAL(Russia)

Guinea 11 Sep 2013

Rusal creates a healthcare position in Camara-Bounyi district. Click here (French only)

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RUSAL(Russia)

Global 14 Jul 2010

New guidance from UN Global Compact. "Doing business while advancing peace and development" (with positive examples from companies including RUSAL). Click here

RUSAL(Russia)

Nigeria 20 Feb 2008

RUSAL aluminium company signs memorandum with local govt. & communities - commits support for education, health, water access. Click here

RWE npower (Germany)

Global 12 April 2006

RWE npower & 5 other utility companies publish report on implementing human rights principles – focusing on supply chain, diversity, vulnerable customers, climate change. Click here

Saatchi & Saatchi(UK)

Global 17 Nov 2010

Intl. Org. for Migration launches "Buy Responsibly" campaign to tackle demand side of human trafficking for cheap labour - Saatchi & Saatchi designs campaign. Click here

SABMiller(UK)

Peru, So. Africa,

Tanzania, Ukraine

7 Sep 2011 SABMiller, WWF and German Intl. Cooperation Agency report on their joint efforts to manage water impacts of SABMiller operations. Click here

SABMiller (UK)

El Salvador, Zambia

30 Mar 2011

Released joint “poverty footprint” report with Oxfam America and Coca-Cola on their value chain.Click here

SABMiller(UK)

Global 8 Sep 2010 World Water Week: Positive initiatives by companies on access to clean water, sanitation. Click here

SABMiller(UK)

Uganda 6 Jan 2010 SABMiller extends HIV programme to suppliers & their families. Click here

SABMiller(UK)

Africa 24 Jun 2009

SABMiller involved in initiatives to increase access to clean water. Click here

SABMiller(UK)

Global 7 May 2008


SABMiller (UK)

Haiti 11 Apr 2012

Company plans to build hospitals in Haiti an example of growing role of private sector in providing public services in poor countries. Click here

Sabre Holdings(USA)

Global 13 Jun 2012

Sabre Holdings technology firm signs Tourism Child-Protection Code of Conduct, to combat human trafficking. Click here

Safaricom (Kenya)

Kenya 25 Sep 2013

Safaricom initiative raises money to help victims of Westgate shopping mall terrorist attack. Click here

Safaricom(Kenya)

Africa 3 Aug2011

Kenyan corporate foundations & media launch appeal to fight hunger among "3.5 million Kenyans faced with starvation" Click here

Safaricom(Kenya)

Kenya 17 Mar 2010

Safaricom, Syngenta Foundation, UAP Insurance offer farmers micro-insurance against risk of extreme weather & drought. Click here

Safeway(Jordan)

Jordan 19 Sep 2012

UNESCO & supermarkets launch campaign against plastic bags usage to protect environment & health. Click here

Sage Publications (USA)

Global 12 Aug 2009

UN agency partners with publishing companies to provide developing countries with free access to scientific information- firms include Sage Publications. Click here

Sagittarius Mines(Philippines)

Philippines

22 Apr 2009

Sagittarius Mines (SMI) adopts Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights. Click here

Sagya(United Arab Emirates)

Global 14 Jul 2010

New guidance from UN Global Compact. "Doing business while advancing peace and development" (with positive examples from companies including Sagya). Click here

SAIL (India)

India 15 Feb 2012

CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development awards Indian companies for efforts in sustainable development. Click here

Sainsbury’s(UK)

UK 26 May 2010

Asda to cut price of cancer drugs, sell them on not-for-profit basis – Sainsbury says it will match Asda. Click here

Sainsbury’s (UK)

UK 26 May 2010

Marks & Spencer first UK retailer to sell Fairtrade vegetables – Sainsbury says it will also offer Fairtrade. Click here

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Sainsbury's (UK)

Global 24 Feb 2010

Sainsbury's hosts conferences in Africa & UK to discuss fair trade, food security with suppliers. Click here

Sainsbury's (UK)

China 26 Oct 2005

ASrIA publishes report on Impactt's "Overtime Project", in which 11 UK retailers, including Sainsbury’s, each worked with a supplier factory in China to improve working conditions. Click here.

Saint-Gobain(France)

Global 17 Nov 2010

Three French companies in the Carbon Disclosure Project index for the best communication on climate change: Lafarge, Renault, Saint-Gobain. Click here (French only)

Salesforce.com(USA)

USA 3 May 2006

Salesforce.com comes 7th in Business Ethics’ “100 Best Corporate Citizens” ranking. Click here

Sambhav Gems(India)

Global 12 Jul 2006

"Crossing boundaries": Business leaders visit social & environmental projects (report by IBLF). Companies featured include Sambhav Gems. Click here

Samsung (So. Korea)

Africa 2 Nov 2011 Samsung launches solar-powered internet school to benefit children in rural Africa. Click here

Samsung(So. Korea)

Global 30 Sep 2009

Carbon Disclosure Project finds improved disclosure of emissions among world's largest companies - Boeing, PG&E, Samsung, Spectra lead their sectors. Click here

Samsung(So. Korea)

Global 1 Apr 2009 Greenpeace "Guide to Greener Electronics" shows overall improvement by IT firms on climate change - refers to positive steps by Dell, HP, Nokia, Philips, Samsung, others. Click here

Samsung(So. Korea)

Global 14 Jan 2009

Greenpeace seems some “greening” of products at Las Vegas electronics show - first prizes for products from Lenovo, Sharp, Samsung. Click here (French only)

Samsung(So. Korea)

Global 15 Mar 2006

Greenpeace says Samsung is one of the electronics companies “leading the industry by positive example on toxic chemicals.” Click here

Sanitas (Spain)

Spain 29 Jul 2009

Health sector companies adopt programs to integrate disabled into the workforce – refers to DKV, Novartis, Pfizer, Sanitas, Sanofi-Aventis. Click here (Spanish only)

Sanofi-Aventis(France)

Global 28 Aug 2013

Sanofi-Aventis partners up with the Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative. Click here (French only)

Sanofi(France)

Israel & Palestine

1 May 2013

Sanofi sponsors project between Israeli & Palestinian researchers aiming to rid water of pharmaceutical residues. Click here

Sanofi(France)

Africa 1 May 2013

Sanofi contributes to the fight against malaria by providing affected countries with affordable medicines. Click here (French only)

Sanofi(France)

Ukraine 27 Mar 2013

Sanofi makes commitment to support & cooperate with children’s clinic over several years, including by helping improve access to innovative medicines. Click here

Sanofi (France)

Global 20 Feb 2013

The Sanofi Hope Foundation develops programs to fight against cancer & infant & maternal mortality in developing countries. Click here (French only)

Sanofi (France)

Global 1 Feb 2012 Pharmaceutical firms and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to jointly combat 10 neglected tropical diseases. Click hereClick here (in French)

Sanofi(France)

Global 11 Jan 2011

Bouygues, CAM and Sanofi Foundation support Flying Doctors to create “Club Santé Afrique”. Click here (in French)

Sanofi(France)

Benin 19 Oct 2011

Care France and Sanofi Hope Foundation are committed to the fight against maternal and infant mortality. Click here (in French)

Sanofi (France)

Cameroon 17 Aug 2011

Sanofi Hope foundation supports UNICEF by financing health programme for mothers and infants. Click here [in French]

Sanofi (France)

Africa 20 Jun 2012

Sanofi launches its initiative "Healthy Children, Happy Children" on the occasion of International Day of African Child. Click here (French only)

Sanofi-aventis (France)

Global 8 Jun 2011 Sanofi partners with Drugs for Neglected Diseases to research new medicines against neglected diseases.Click here (French only)


South Africa

11 May 2011

Company develops programme together with communities and local govts. to combat TB.Click here

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Global 11 May 2011

Sanofi-aventis and Medicines for Malaria Venture join forces to develop new medicines to fight malaria.Click here [in French]

Sanofi-Aventis (France)

Spain 29 Jul 2009

Health sector companies adopt programs to integrate disabled into the workforce – refers to DKV, Novartis, Pfizer, Sanitas, Sanofi-Aventis. Click here (Spanish only)


France/ Global

28 Mar 2007

8 companies, including Sanofi-Aventis, launch francophone “Business Leaders Initiative for Human Rights”. Click here (French only)


Global 11 Oct 2006

World Health Organisation & Sanofi-Aventis expand their programme combatting neglected tropical diseases. Click here [in French].


Global 4 May 2005

Addressing neglected diseases such as malaria & tuberculosis: Details of partnerships between non-profits, governments & drug companies, including Sanofi-Aventis. Click here

Sansiri(Thailand)

Thailand 19 Oct 2011

Property firm Sansiri partners with UNICEF to address child health, nutrition & education. Click here

Santa Teresa Rum(Venezuela)

Venezuela 13 Aug 2008

Santa Teresa Rum provides land, jobs & training to poor squatters in joint programme with govt. Click here

Santander(Spain)

Brazil 11 May 2011

Santander Bank suspends funding for Santo Antonio dam citing environmental & social concernsClick here

SAP(Germany)

Global 29 May 2013

SAP commits to hiring hundreds of people with autism. Click here

SAP(Germany)

Ethiopia 25 Nov 2009

StreamServe & SAP partner with UNICEF to improve drinking water supplies. Click here (French only)

SAP(Germany)

Global 2 Sep 2009 SAP to donate technology to assist NGO Refugees United with online database for displaced people worldwide. Click here

Sappi (South Africa)

Global 15 Jul 2009

Report urges forestry industry to address conflicts with local people - provides examples of steps taken by companies including Sappi. Click here

Sasol (So. Africa)

South Africa

18 Jan 2012

Construction firms launch health & safety initiative, "BuildSafe South Africa" Click here

Sasol(So. Africa)

Global 20 Aug 2008

African firms including East African Breweries, Kenya Airways, Sasol start to take action on climate change. Click here

Sasol(So. Africa)

Global 30 Apr 2008

Sasol, expanding into countries criticised for their human rights records, adopts more systematic approach to human rights. Click here

Sasol(So. Africa)

So. Africa 2 Apr 2008 Sasol to sell $3.2 billion of shares to black investors, in largest deal of its kind to help compensate for apartheid discrimination. Click here

Sasol(So. Africa)

So. Africa 23 May 2012

Sasol develops "life-saving" technology to protect workers from machinery accidents

Satemwa Tea(Malawi)

Global 14 Jul 2010

New guidance from UN Global Compact. "Doing business while advancing peace and development" (with positive examples from companies including Satemwa Tea). Click here

SAUR (part of Bouygues) (France)

Global 21 Mar 2012

Special initiative announced by company regarding World Water Day 2012. Click here

Satyam Computer (India)

Global 12 Jul 2006

"Crossing boundaries": Business leaders visit social & environmental projects (report by IBLF). Companies featured include Stayam Computer. Click here

SCA Tissue(USA)

USA 29 Aug 2007

American Rights at Work profiles successful labour rights initiatives - examples include SCA Tissue. Click here

Schneider (France)

Africa 29 Jun 2011

Schneider Electric help poor access energy in countries in the South. Click here (French only)

Schneider (France)

Africa, India

3 Feb 2010 Schneider Electric initiatives to increase access to electricity for the poorest in Africa & India. Click here (French only)

Schneider (France)

Global 21 Oct 2009

Schneider creates investment fund to support initiatives that will increase access to energy among the poorest. Click here (French only)

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Schneider Electric (France)

Africa,Brazil, China,

India

18 Apr 2012

Company creates NGO to promote volunteerism in education in various countries. Click here

Schneider (France)

France 7 Feb 2007 CEOs of Schneider and Dexia sign up to ecologist/writer Nicolas Hulot’s “Environmental Pact”. Click here (French only)

Schwab (USA)

USA 2 May 2007

Companies incl. Schwab support natl. ban on sexual orientation discrimination. Click here

SC Johnson (USA)

USA 11 Jan 2006

SC Johnson presented with US Presidential Award for Corporate Leadership for its "Greenlist" that rates the environmental impacts of its product components. Click here

SC Johnson (USA)

Global 14 Sep 2005

SC Johnson case study included in World Business Council for Sustainable Development report on business contribution to UN Millennium Development Goals. Click here

Sears (USA)


Sears(USA)


Cambodia: Sears and other apparel companies pledge financial support for ILO factory monitoring & improvement programme. Click here

SEAT(Spain)

Spain 19 Sep 2007

Accidents in SEAT factories are less frequent and less serious. Click here (Spanish only)

SEMAFO(Canada)

Burkina Faso

7 Dec 2011 SEMAFO contributes to development of villages next to its mines through various projects including education, health and water. Click here [in French]

SEMAFO(Canada)

Burkina Faso

7 Sep 2011 SEMAFO participates in reforestation for the development of local populations. Click here [in French]

Semafo(Canada)

Global 10 Nov 2010

Semafo ranked amongst the “Quality Employers” of Canada – the management mentions the involvement of employees in social development programmes in its mines in Africa. Click here (French only)

Sensa (USA)


SEP-Congo(Dem. Rep. Congo)

Dem. Rep. Congo

14 May 2008

Oil services company SEP-Congo supports UN programme combatting HIV/AIDS in transport sector. Click here (French only)

Service Magic (USA)


Serum Institute of India (India)

Global 8 Jun 2011 Serum Institute of India promises to reduce prices of vaccines in developing countries.Click here

SESA Select(Argentina)

Argentina 23 Jan 2008

Studies on profitability & corporate social responsibility – includes example of good practices by Grupo SESA Select. Click here

Severn Trent (UK)


Severn Trent & 5 other utility companies publish report on implementing human rights principles – focusing on supply chain, diversity, vulnerable customers, climate change. Click here

SFR (France)

France 15 Feb 2012

SFR offers paternity leave to homosexual employees. Click here (in French)

SFR (France)

Haiti 20 Jan 2010

French companies aid Haiti after the earthquake, including Air Caraïbes, Air France, Crédit Agricole, EDF, GDF Suez, Orange, SFR, Société Générale. Click here (French only)

Shaanix(China)

Ghana 30 Nov 2011

Chinese mining company, Shaanix, says it will improve worker safety & "complement" govt. efforts to build schools, health facilities. Click here

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (China)

China 12 Jul 2006

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank first mainland Chinese bank to issue a CSR report. Click here

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Sharp(Japan)

Global 14 Jan 2009

Greenpeace seems some “greening” of products at Las Vegas electronics show - first prizes for products from Lenovo, Sharp, Samsung. Click here (French only)

Shell(UK/Netherlands)

Burma 14 Nov 2012

Shell holds back investment citing its human rights code, while CNPC partners with MOGE on pipeline project, allegedly involving land seizures & forced labour. Click here


Nigeria 16 Nov 2011

Shell must pay $1 billion in first step to clean up Niger Delta says new report by Amnesty Intl. & Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development. Click here


Nigeria 4 Aug 2010 Oil companies agree to set up fund to cover cost of spills Click here


Nigeria 19 May 2010

Shell lauches $2 billion campaign to reduce gas flaring, which impacts environment, health. Click here

Shell (UK/Netherlands)

Philippines

24 Mar 2010

Firms including Shell starting to address HIV/AIDS; govt. says more efforts needed. Click here


Global 8 Jul 2009 Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria - 8 firms receive business excellence awards, including Shell. Click here


India 22 Apr 2009

Intl. Dalit Solidarity Network Annual Report 2008 - with section on private sector developments - refers to initiatives by Daimler, HSBC, Shell. Click here


Ghana 14 Nov 2007

Shell trains staff as peer educators to help sensitise workers on HIV-AIDS. Click here


Middle East

23 May 2007

Regional business coalition on HIV/AIDS for Arab world launched by companies including Shell. Click here


Global 21 Mar 2007

IBLF report on how company employee initiatives are helping increase access to education, water, health, housing – refers to initiatives by companies including Shell. Click here


UK 7 June 2006

Shell & other companies call on UK Govt. to adopt tougher greenhouse gas standards. Click here


USA 15 Feb 2006

Shell & other firms endorse Pew Center on Global Climate Change’s comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Click here


Kazakhstan

5 Oct 2005 Kazakhstan joins Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative - along with mining, oil & gas companies including Chevron. Click here


Africa, Asia,

Central America

16 Mar 2005

Shell Foundation report "Enterprise solutions to poverty” describes its experience helping develop sustainable small businesses in Africa, Asia, Central America. Click here


Brazil 20 Jun 2012

Following protests, Cosan agribusiness suspended project on land allegedly taken from indigenous peoples. Click here


Kuwait 3 Oct 2012 Shell holds conference on empowering women's leadership, equal opportunities, and diversity of ethnicity, age, gender. Click here

Sherrin(Australia)

India 3 Oct 2012 Sherrin ceases orders from some subcontractors after admitting some of its footballs were made using child labour. Click here

Shirley Hinojosa(Argentina)

Argentina 17 Sep 2008

Companies take part in programme to eliminate child labour on vineyards Click here (Spanish only)

Siemens (Germany)

Sudan 24 Jan 2007

Siemens says it will withdraw from Sudan because of concerns about humanitarian conditions. Click here

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Siemens Bulgaria(Bulgaria)

Bulgaria 24 Feb 2010

Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum gives awards for socially responsible companies. Click here

Signet(USA)

Global 6 Jul 2005 Responsible Jewellery council launched by business orgs. & companies including Signet, to promote responsible social & environmental practices throughout the value chain (from mine to retail). Click here

Signet/Kay(USA)

Global 15 Feb 2006

8 jewellers, including Signet/Kay, call on mining firms to produce gold responsibly - No Dirty Gold campaign welcomes move. Click here

Silver Star(Pakistan)

Pakistan 30 May 2007

Nike to resume soccer ball production in Pakistan; contract with new supplier Silver Star includes labour rights provisions. Click here

Sime Darby (Malaysia)

Global 23 Mar 2011

Simy Darby joins Global Business Initiative on Human Rights.Click here

Simon Property Group (USA)

USA 8 Mar 2006 Simon Property Group & others agree to expand disclosure on energy efficiency & climate-related issues, following shareholder requests. Click here

Sinohydro(China)

Angola 31 Mar 2010

Sinohydro’s president pledges the company’s contribution to the national reconstruction. Click here (French only)

Skanska(Sweden)

Global 22 Feb 2006

UNEP & companies including Skanska launch Sustainable Building & Construction Initiative, aimed at "greening" the industry. Click here

Skype(Luxembourg)

Global 15 Dec 2010

Skype develops a communication system to connect humanitarian workers in remote regions, in partnership with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. Click here (French only)

Sleep Number (part of Select Comfort) (USA)


Sleep Train (USA)


Société Générale(France)

Global 28 Nov 2012

Société Générale announces its international microfinance engagements. Click here (French only)


Senegal 24 Mar 2010

Partnership between the government, Société Générale, France and the EU to reduce the impact of corporations on the environment. Click here (French only)


Haiti 20 Jan 2010

French companies aid Haiti after the earthquake, including Air Caraïbes, Air France, Crédit Agricole, EDF, GDF Suez, Orange, SFR, Société Générale. Click here (French only)


France 23 Aug 2006

Financial firms including Société Générale take steps to diversify workforce. Click here


Global 8 Feb 2006 Survey of banks' social & environmental policies finds 8 with public human rights policies, including Société Générale. Click here


Global 3 Aug 2005 UNDP partners with private sector to develop business-led solutions to poverty – details of investment projects led by Société Générale and other companies. Click here

Sodexo(France)

Chile 8 Jan 2014 Sodexo collaborates with gay rights movement to promote inclusion of homosexuals. Click here (Spanish only)

Sodexo (France)

Global 2 Feb 2011 Sodexo rewarded by NGOs for its actions in the fight against malnutrition and hunger.Click here [in French]

Sodexo(France)

Global 8 Sep 2010 World Water Week: Positive initiatives by companies on access to clean water, sanitation. Click here

Sodexo(France)

USA 25 Aug 2010

Coalition of Immokalee Workers signs agreement with Sodexo on workplace standards for tomato pickers. Click here

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Sodexo(France)

Spain 5 May 2010

Sodexo and La Caixa sign agreement to develop employment opportunities for people at risk of exclusion. Click here (Spanish only)

Sodimac(Chile)

Chile 23 Nov 2011

ILO uses Sodimac as example in study of strategy to end child labour. Click here [in Spanish]

Sohu.com(China)

China 7 Sep 2005 Sohu.com & other companies take steps to address HIV/AIDS in China. Click here

Sohu.com(China)

China 18 May 2005

Companies including Sohu.com make commitment to fight HIV/AIDS in China. Click here

Sol Meliá(Spain)

Global 1 Nov 2006 Sol Meliá signs code of conduct to combat child sex-trafficking. Click here (Spanish only)

Sonatel(Senegal)

Senegal 12 Dec 2012

The Sonatel Foundation develops a vast project constructions educational infrastructure. Click here (French only)

Sonatel(Senegal)

Senegal 10 Mar 2010

Sonatel Foundation supports health care by supplying medical equipment to health structures. Click here (French only)

Sony(Japan)

Cameroon 9 Jun 2010 UNDP and Sony launch the campaign “Transmission publique en Afrique” of the World Cup to promote the fight against HIV/AIDS. Click here (French only)

Sony(Japan)

Cameroon & Ghana

31 Mar 2010

Sony partners with UNDP to improve the fight against HIV/AIDS. Click here (French only)

Sony(Japan)

Global 15 Mar 2006

Greenpeace says Sony is one of the electronics companies “leading the industry by positive example on toxic chemicals.” Click here

Sony (Japan)

Global 16 May 2012

Companies in roundtable on working conditions in electronics sector with NGOs, labour groups. Click here

Sony Ericsson (Japan & Sweden)

Global 13 Jan 2010

Sony Ericsson & Nokia lead in eliminating dangerous chemicals according to Greenpeace "green electronics guide" – clear progress also for Apple. Click here [in French]


Global 14 Oct 2009

Environmental NGOs praise Apple, Sony Ericsson for removing toxic chemicals from their products. Click here


Global 4 Apr 2007 Greenpeace ranking of electronic manufacturers' recycling and toxic content policies cites positive steps by Sony Ericsson. Click here

Sotrami (France)

Peru 11 May 2011

Sotrami is the first company to produce "fair trade gold" – recognition of its efforts to respect human rights.Click here [in Spanish]

South African Breweries (So. Africa)

South Africa

23 Feb 2011

South African Breweries, South African Business Coalition on HIV and AIDS, Global Fund launch workplace programme, urge other private sector actors to join in fight against HIV-AIDSClick here

Sovcomflot(Russia)

Russia / UK

12 Jul 2006

CEOs of Russian companies, including Sovcomflot, meet in London to discuss "responsible business practices". Click here

Spectra (USA)

Global 30 Sep 2009

Carbon Disclosure Project finds improved disclosure of emissions among world's largest companies - Boeing, PG&E, Samsung, Spectra lead their sectors. Click here

Spectrum(UK)

Western Sahara

28 Sep 2011

NGO commends Spectrum for ceasing oilfield services in Western Sahara. Click here

Speedo(UK)

Global 9 Jul 2008 Unions, NGOs & companies including adidas, New Balance, Nike, Speedo, Umbro form group to improve respect for labour rights. Click here

SPI Group (Luxembourg)

Global/Russia

14 Aug 2013

SPI Group includes sexual orientation in anti-discrimination policy. Click here

Spinneys(Egypt)

Jordan 19 Sep 2012

UNESCO & supermarkets launch campaign against plastic bags usage to protect environment & health. Click here

Springer Science+ Business Media (USA)

Global 12 Aug 2009

UN agency partners with publishing companies to provide developing countries with free access to scientific information- firms include Springer Science+Business Media. Click here

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Standard Chartered(UK)

Africa 28 Sep 2011

Part of initiative to improve access to banking services in Africa. Click here [in French]


Ghana 6 Oct 2010 Standard Chartered launches series of "social & economic impact" reports - first is on Ghana. Click here


Global 8 Jul 2009 Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria - 8 firms receive business excellence awards, including Standard Chartered. Click here


Bangladesh

17 Sep 2008

UNAIDS, Standard Chartered form business coalition on HIV/AIDS. Click here


Global 20 Jun 2007

Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria awards companies including Standard Chartered. Click here


Middle East

23 May 2007

Regional business coalition on HIV/AIDS for Arab world launched by companies including Standard Chartered. Click here


Global 21 Mar 2007

IBLF report on how company employee initiatives are helping increase access to education, water, health, housing – refers to initiatives by companies including Standard Chartered. Click here


Global 11 Oct 2006

Banks join initiative led by Standard Chartered to fight child pornography. Click here


India 16 Aug 2006

Call centre workers identified as high-risk group for HIV/AIDS - refers to steps by companies including Standard Chartered. Click here.

Standard Chartered (UK)

UK 7 June 2006

Standard Chartered & other companies call on UK Govt. to adopt tougher greenhouse gas standards. Click here


Global 8 Feb 2006 Survey of banks' social & environmental policies finds 8 with public human rights policies, including Standard Chartered. Click here

Standard Chartered (UK)

India 30 Aug 2006

Business Week article says domestic & multinational banks including Standard Chartered increasing their provision of microloans for the poor. Click here

Standard Fruit /Dole (USA)

Costa Rica 11 Apr 2007

Banana workers’ union & Standard Fruit/Dole sign agreement on labour rights & environment. Click here (Spanish only)

Standard Life(UK)

Global 9 Nov 2005 Development agencies & companies including Standard Life launch $75 million fund for micro-entrepreneurs. Click here

Staples(USA)

Global 18 Nov 2009

Gucci partners with Rainforest Action Network to stop sourcing paper made from Indonesian rainforests, to help combat climate change - also refers to actions by Tiffany, H&M, Staples, Unisource. Click here

Star (China)

China 18 May 2005

Companies including Star make commitment to fight HIV/AIDS in China. Click here

Starbucks(USA)

USA 10 Jul 2013

Businesses push for federal law to protect against workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation. Click here

Starbucks(USA)

Spain 27 Oct 2010

Starbucks join Free Trade campaign. Click here (Spanish only)

Starbucks(USA)

Europe 3 Mar 2010 Starbucks turns 100% to Fairtrade coffee in Europe. Click here (French only)

Starbucks (USA)

UK 9 Sep 2009 Starbucks to make majority of coffee it sells in UK Fairtrade-certified. Click here

Starbucks (USA)

Rwanda 15 Jul 2009

Starbucks opens support centre to help farmers improve coffee quality, attract better prices. Click here [also available in French]

Starbucks (USA)

USA 21 Jan 2009

Faith-based investors strengthen call for companies to support health care reform - Over 12 US firms now do so publicly, including Starbucks. Click here

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Starbucks (USA)

Ethiopia 9 May 2007

Oxfam "optimistic on progress" between Starbucks and Ethiopia on trademarking of high-grade coffee. Click here

Starbucks(USA)

Global 28 Mar 2012

Human Rights Campaign defends company’s support for same-sex marriage after National Organization for Marriage launches anti-Starbucks campaign. Click here

Starwood(USA)

Global 22 Mar 2006

Starwood a founding participant in the Tourism and Human Rights Initiative, launched by the UN World Tourism Organization & Intl. Business Leaders Forum. Click here

State Street(USA)

Global 9 Nov 2005 Development agencies & companies including State Street launch $75 million fund for micro-entrepreneurs. Click here

Statoil(Norway)

Global 18 Jun 2008

4 case studies: Companies promoting institution-building in developing countries - refers to BP, Statoil, Premier Oil, others. Click here

Statoil(Norway)

Kazakhstan

5 Oct 2005 Kazakhstan joins Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative - along with mining, oil & gas companies including Chevron. Click here

Statoil(Norway)

Global 20 Apr 2005

Statoil publishes a breakdown of its tax payments to all countries where it operates. Click here

ST Microelectronics (Switzerland)

France/ Global

28 Mar 2007

8 companies, including STMicroelectronics, launch francophone “Business Leaders Initiative for Human Rights”. Click here (French only)

ST Microelectronics (Switzerland)

Philippines

6 Jan 2010 Govt. recognises 8 firms for environmental performance including ST Microelectronics. Click here

Stonyfield Farm(USA)

Global 25 Nov 2009

Climate Counts NGO issues annual scorecard on companies' climate policies & practices - HP, Nike, Stonyfield Farm, Unilever lead. Click here

Stora Enso(Finland)

Global 15 Jul 2009

Report urges forestry industry to address conflicts with local people - provides examples of steps taken by companies including Stora Enso. Click here

Stora Enso(Finland)

China 24 May 2006

UNDP & Stora Enso join for 5-year partnership on health, water & education. Click here

Storebrand(Norway)

Global 9 Nov 2005 Development agencies & companies including Storebrand launch $75 million fund for micro-entrepreneurs. Click here

Stream(Repsol-Gas Natural)(Spain)

Global 25 Nov 2009

Stream and Adecco Foundation set up an employment integration scheme for disabled people. Click here (Spanish only)

StreamServe(USA)

Ethiopia 25 Nov 2009

StreamServe & SAP partner with UNICEF to improve drinking water supplies. Click here (French only)

Subway(USA)

USA 10 Dec 2008

Subway agrees to pay migrant tomato pickers penny more per pound - signs deal with Coalition of Immokalee Workers. Click here

Suez (France)

France/ Global

28 Mar 2007

8 companies, including Suez, launch francophone “Business Leaders Initiative for Human Rights”. Click here (French only)

Suez Environnement

(France)

Global 21 Mar 2012

Special initiative announced by company regarding World Water Day 2012 Click here

Sumitomo(Japan)

Mexico 1 Mar 2006 Mexican Govt. recognises companies for reporting on greenhouse gas emissions, including Sumitomo. Click here

Sumitomo(Japan)

Tanzania 4 Jan 2006 Mosquito net project involving Sumitomo & ExxonMobil helps combat malaria in Tanzania. Click here

Sumitomo Chemical(Japan)

Global 29 Sep 2010

Global action plan to achieve Millennium Development Goals by 2015 - with commitments by private sector. Firms making specific commitments include Sumitomo Chemical. Click here

Sumitomo Chemical(Japan)

Global 7 May 2008


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Suncor (Canada)

Global 23 Apr 2008

Stratos analyses 7 leading sustainability reports by Canadian companies: Telus, BC Hydro, Enbridge, Syncrude, Suncor, Transalta, Vancity. Click here (French only)

Sun Microsystems (USA)

Global 13 Oct 2010

Sun Microsystems co-founder to start venture fund for businesses that fight poverty, provide health & education to the poor. Click here

Sun Microsystems (USA)

Israel / Occupied Territories

4 Oct 2006 Students from Israel & West Bank work together in technology project – supporters include Sun Microsystems. Click here

Superspar (Swaziland)

Swaziland 27 Aug 2008

ILO praises HIV/AIDS initiatives by firms including Dalcrue, Superspar. Click here

Surtigas(Colombia)

Colombia 7 Sep 2011 Nestle receives "Understanding Peace” award. Click here [in Spanish]

Sütaş(Turkey)

Turkey 21 Oct 2009

World Food Day: FAO awards Turkish dairy firm Sütaş for "Achieving Food Security in Times of Crisis". Click here

Swala Oil & Gas(Tanzania)

Tanzania 14 Aug 2013

Swala Oil & Gas sets aside shares in the firm for benefit of community where it operatesClick here

Swire Beverages (USA)

China 13 Sep 2006

World Economic Forum launches China Health Alliance, a partnership against TB and AIDS - companies involved include Swire Beverages. Click here

Swiss Re(Switzerland)

Ethiopia 1 Oct 2008 Clinton Global Initiative commitments: includes Swiss Re & Oxfam joint initiative on climate change & rural poverty. Click here

Syncrude (Canada)

Global 23 Apr 2008


Syngenta(Switzerland)

Colombia 9 Nov 2011 Isagen and Syngenta promote the right to education in rural populations. Click here


Kenya 17 Mar 2010



Global 17 Jun 2009

6 seed firms, including Monsanto, outline approach to tackling child labour in agriculture. Click here

Sysco (USA) Central America

18 Sep 2013

Sysco partners with Sustainable Food Lab to support small-scale farmers from high-poverty areas in Latin America. Click here.

T. Rowe Price (USA)

USA 13 May 2009

Large fund managers such as TIAA-CREF, T. Rowe Price, Vanguard paying increasing attention to human rights. Click here

Talas Copper Gold (joint venture Orsu Metals & Gold Fields)(Kyrgyzstan)

Kyrgyzstan

19 Oct 2011

Talas Copper Gold suspends work after death threats saying "we’re not prepared to put people’s lives at risk in Aral in order to drill". Click here

Talisman(Canada)

Iraq 25 Jun 2008

Talisman enters Kurdish region - reaches deal with local govt. to promote "revenue transparency" & "respect for human rights". Click here

Talisman Energy (Canada)

Global 9 Feb 2011 New Global Community Relations Policy, which recognises principle of Free, Prior and Informed Consent.Click here

Talisman Energy(Canada)

Global 14 Jul 2010

New guidance from UN Global Compact. "Doing business while advancing peace and development" (with positive examples from companies including Talisman Energy). Click here

Target(USA)

Uzbekistan

30 Sep 2009

US Senator Tom Harkin op-ed on forced child labour in Uzbek cotton industry - refers to positive steps by 25 brands & retailers including American Eagle, Bed Bath & Beyond, Gap, JC Penney, Kohl's, Levi Strauss, Limited Brands, Nike, Nordstrom, Timberland, TJX, Phillips-Van Heusen, Target, Wal-Mart, Walt Disney. Click here

Target(USA)

USA 21 Jan 2009

Faith-based investors strengthen call for companies to support health care reform - Over 12 US firms now do so publicly, including Target. Click here

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Target(USA)

Uzbekistan

30 Aug 2008

Investors, textile & apparel associations demand that Uzbekistan stop using forced child labour in cotton fields. Companies including Target take measures to exclude Uzbek cotton from their products. Click here

Tata(India)

India 21 Jul 2010

Financial Express on importance of company human rights policies in Indian context – Tata, IndianOil on list of 270 firms worldwide with policies. Click here

Tata(India)

Orissa, India

7 Oct 2009 Tata Steel raises awareness among local communities of Right to Information Act. Click here

Tata(India)

India 25 Feb 2009

Case studies on steps by Tata Steel, Topkapi Iplik, Ying Xie Garments demonstrate business benefits of implementing workplace standards. Click here

Tata(India)

India 2 Jan 2008 Govt., UNICEF, NGOs & companies including Tata partner to address child under-nutrition (report by Synergos). Click here

Tata(India)

India 16 Aug 2006

Steps that companies are taking to address HIV/AIDS in India, including Tata. Click here

Tata (India)

India 27 Jul 2005

Sustainability reporting in India gradually gains acceptance - Tata director says "this would be the right time to throw our attention to sustainable development". Click here

Tata Chemicals (India)

India 15 Feb 2012


Tata Consultancy Services (India)

India 15 Feb 2012


Tata Consultancy Services(India)

India 22 Feb 2006

Tata Consultancy Services launches "40 hours to literacy", computer-based programme to help adults learn to read. Click here

Tata Power(India)

India 29 Jan 2014

Tata Power launches training programme aimed at women to increase earnings & livelihood profitability. Click here

Tata Steel (India)

India 15 Feb 2012


Tata Steel(India)

India 17 Aug 2005

Steps that Indian companies, including Tata Steel, are taking to address HIV/AIDS. Click here

Tata Steel (India)

India 28 Mar 2012

Company provides 241 scholarships to promote education among scheduled caste & indigenous communities. Click here

Tata Steel (India)

India 27 Jun 2012

Tata Steel awards fellowships to Dalit & tribal children; assists schools with construction. Click here

Tate & Lyle(UK)

Global 27 Feb 2008

Tate & Lyle sugar to be Fairtrade - biggest UK firm to do so. Click here

Tate & Lyle(UK)

UK 30 Jan 2008

21 food manufacturers commit to save water, including Tate & Lyle. Click here

Tax Resolution (USA)


Taylor & Francis (UK)

Global 12 Aug 2009

UN agency partners with publishing companies to provide developing countries with free access to scientific information- firms include Taylor & Francis. Click here

TC Television (Ecuador)

Latin America

25 Feb 2009

Latin American television companies commit to addressing AIDS- including Canal 13 (Argentina), Ecuavisa, TC Television, Telefe, Televisa, TV Azteca, TV Globo. Click here

Tchibo(Germany)

Africa 15 Oct 2008

European textile companies including Otto Group, Puma, Tchibo, and Celio support project in Africa to promote “socially responsible” cotton. Click here (Spanish only)

TD Bank (Canada)

Canada 17 Aug 2011

Companies paying increasing attention to needs of transgender employees: steps taken by TD Bank.Click here

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Teck Resources (Canada)

Senegal 6 Jul 2011 Teck Resources partners with Micronutrient Initiative and Canadian Govt. "Zinc Alliance for Child Health" to provide six million children in Senegal with zinc supplements. Click here [also available in French ]

Telecom(New Zealand)

New Zealand

3 Nov 2010 Internet provider Telecom joins filter system blocking access to child abuse material. Click here

Telecom Argentina(Argentina)

Argentina 2 Jun 2010 Telecom signs agreement to promote diversity and non-discrimination. Click here (Spanish only)

Telefónica (Colombia)

Colombia 20 Nov 2013

Company develops tool for assessing risk of child labour. Click here (Spanish only)

Telefónica(Spain)

Latin America

10 Jul 2013

Employees of Telefónica group work towards the eradication of child labour in 5 countries. Click here (Spanish only)

Telefe (Argentina)

Latin America

25 Feb 2009


Telefónica (Spain)

Colombia 07 Nov 2012

Telefónica develops guidelines for assessing and managing impacts of child labour in businesses. Click here (Spanish only)

Telefónica (Spain)

Latin America

14 Dec 2011

Telefónica Foundation and ILO promote Latinamerican network against child labour. Click here [in Spanish]

Telefónica (Spain)

Latin America

26 Oct 2011

Telefónica Foundation receives award for its work in eliminating child labour in Latin America. Click here (in Spanish)

Telefónica(Spain)

Latin America

8 Sep 2010 Third International Conference against child labour begins - organized by the Telefónica Foundation, with the support of the ILO and UNICEF. Click here (Spanish only)

Telefónica (Spain)

Perú 13 Jan 2010

Telefónica Movistar says over 58000 from rural areas accessed telecommunications services as a result of “Integrame” programme. Click here (Spanish only)

Telefónica (Spain)

Argentina 2 Sep 2009 Meeting on the role of the private sector in the prevention and elimination of child labour is supported by companies such as Andreani, Arcor, Cargill, Nestlé, Telefónica. Click here (Spanish only)

Telefónica (Spain)

Latin America

22 Apr 2009

Telefónica and Nokia partner to take educational content to remote schools in Latin America. Click here (Spanish only)

Telefónica (Spain)

Global 8 Apr 2009 New book: “Can companies contribute to the Millennium Development Goals?” – refers to best practice by companies including Novartis, Agbar, BBVA, Gas Natural, Telefónica. Click here (Spanish only)

Telefónica (Spain)

Perú 17 Sep 2008

Telefónica Foundation and NGO show program to send 917 children at work or at risk of working back to school. Click here (Spanish only)

Telefónica (Spain)

China 21 May 2008

Telefónica donates 1 million euros for the victims of the earthquake in China – aid is targeted at children. Click here [in Spanish]

Telefónica (Spain)

Spain, Latin

America

17 Oct 2007

Telefónica workers in Latin America and Spain carry out a day against child labour. Click here (Spanish only)

Telefónica (Spain)

Latin America

13 Dec 2006

Telefónica’s proniño programme helps bring 24,000 children out of work and into school. Click here (Spanish only)

Telefónica de Argentina-Movistar (Argentina)

Argentina 27 Jun 2007

Network of companies against child labour created – companies include Telefónica de Argentina-Movistar. Click here (Spanish only)

Telefónica Telecom (Colombia)

Colombia 25 July 2012

New app Kid Rescue to combat child labour is launched by Telefonica Telecom in Colombia. Click here

Telemar(Brazil)

Brazil 20 Dec 2006

Steps that companies, including Telemar, are taking to help combat poverty & inequality. Click here

Telenor(Norway)

Serbia 19 Oct 2011

Telenor partnership with UNICEF & Ministry of Health improves education & health of Roma families. Click here

Telenor (Norway)

Global 28 Mar 2007

SustainAbility report on business partnerships with social entrepreneurs: How they can help solve social & environmental problems - refers to initiatives by companies including Telenor. Click Here

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Teletalk (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh

12 Oct 2011

Govt. & NGOs partner with Airtel, Grameenphone, Teletalk to provide disaster warnings. Click here

Televisa (Mexico)

Latin America

25 Feb 2009


TeliaSonera (Sweden)

Sweden 18 July 2012

TeliaSonera engages Danish Institute for Human Rights to review its human rights impact assessment. Click here

Telmex(Mexico)

Argentina 24 Feb 2010

Cablevisión, Fibertel and Telmex contribute to the reduction of the digital divide in Tigre. Click here (Spanish only)

Telus(Canada)

Global 23 Apr 2008


Tenaris(Luxembourg)

Global 22 Sep 2010

Banco Popular, Iberdrola and Tenaris join sustainable index FTSE4Good Global. Click here (Spanish only)

Tengizchevroil(Kazakhstan)

Kazakhstan

30 May 2012

New water pumping station funded by Tengizchevroil supplies Kulsary population with potable water. Click here

Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM)(Dem. Rep of Congo)

Dem. Rep. of Congo

29 May 2013

Tenke Fungurume Mining awarded by GBCHealth for its water and sanitation program. Click here (French only)


Dem. Rep. of Congo

22 May 2013

Tenke Fungurume Mining contributes to the development of riverside towns inside its concessions. Click here (French only)


Dem. Rep. of Congo

6 Jan 2010 Tenke Fungurume programmes succeed in reducing malaria prevalence in its concession. Click here (French only)

Terres d’Amanar(Morocco)

Morocco 13 Aug 2008

Terres d’Amanar adventure park promotes local economic development, preservation of local culture & environment. Click here

Tesco (UK)

Uzbekistan

3 Jun 2009 Uzbek Govt. signs ILO conventions after retailers including Tesco, Asda/Wal-Mart, Marks & Spencer, Gap pull out over forced child labour in cotton industry. Click here

Tesco (UK)

Global 17 Dec 2008

Ceres ranks companies' climate strategies - IBM, Tesco, Dell lead. Click here

Tesco (UK)

Dominican Republic, Honduras, Nicaragua

3 Sep 2008 Project supported by US Govt., companies & NGOs in 3 Latin American countries aims to improve workplace conditions & standards at fruit farms. Refers to Chiquita, Del Monte, Dole, Tesco, Wal-Mart. Click here

Tesco (UK)

Global 10 Sep 2008

Tesco CEO outlines business case for reducing carbon emissions. Click here

Tesco (UK)

Uzbekistan

30 Aug 2008

Investors, textile & apparel associations demand that Uzbekistan stop using forced child labour in cotton fields. Companies including Tesco take measures to exclude Uzbek cotton from their products. Click here

Tesco (UK)

Zimbabwe 2 Jul 2008 Tesco says it will stop trade with Zimbabwe, "cannot ignore the growing consensus that further action must be taken to maximise the pressure for change". Click here

Tesco (UK)

Global 16 Jan 2008

Tesco bans Uzbek cotton due to use of organised, forced child labour. Click here

Tesco (UK)

Global 17 Jan 2007

New climate change initiative launched by Confederation of British Industry - members include Tesco. Click here

Tesco (UK)

UK 7June 2006

Tesco & other companies call on UK Govt. to adopt tougher greenhouse gas standards. Click here

Tesoro (USA)

USA 30 Mar 2005

Six US companies, including Tesoro, take steps on climate change following shareholder demands. Click here

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Tetra Pak(Sweden)

Global 10 May 2006

Companies, including Tetra Pak, receive awards for contribution to UN Millennium Development Goals, presented by UNDP, ICC, IBLF. Click here.

Tetra Pak(Sweden)

Global 3 Aug 2005 UNDP partners with private sector to develop business-led solutions to poverty – details of investment projects led by Tetra Pak and other companies. Click here

Texas Instruments(USA)

India 16 Aug 2006

Steps that companies are taking to address HIV/AIDS in India, including Texas Instruments. Click here

Texas Instruments(USA)

USA 3 May 2006

Texas Instruments comes 10th in Business Ethics’ “100 Best Corporate Citizens” ranking. Click here

Thames Water(UK)


Thames Water & 5 other utility companies publish report on implementing human rights principles – focusing on supply chain, diversity, vulnerable customers, climate change. Click here

Theo-Chocolate(USA)

Dem. Rep. of Congo

22 Jan 2014

Dem. Rep. of Congo: Theo Chocolate goes beyond fair trade standards to support farmers' livelihoods & encourages others to do the same. Click here

Thomas Cook (UK)

Global 18 Dec 2013

UK Home Secretary urges business to tackle human trafficking, highlights training developed by Thomas Cook & Virgin Atlantic to help air hostesses report unusual behaviour. Click here

Thompson Creek Windows (USA)


Thompson Electric(USA)

USA 9 Sep 2009 American Rights at Work highlights Thompson Electric partnership with union to prioritise worker safety. Click here

Thompson Electric(USA)

USA 29 Aug 2007

American Rights at Work profiles successful labour rights initiatives - examples include Thompson Electric. Click here

Thomson-Reuters (USA)

Global 31 Mar 2010

Thomson-Reuters project matches development & other NGOs with pro bono legal help. Click here

TIAA-CREF (USA)

Global 15 Jun 2011

Founding member of global initiative launched by the Ceres & Tellus Institute to create & encourage adoption of standardised sustainability ratings. Click here

TIAA-CREF(USA)

USA 13 May 2009


Tiffany (USA)

USA 16 Feb 2011

Over 50 jewellers, including Tiffany, have joined boycott of gold from planned Pebble Mine due to concerns over impact on native people's fishery.Click here

Tiffany(USA)

Global 18 Nov 2009


Tiffany(USA)

Burma 18 Feb 2009

US Campaign for Burma calls on consumers to help find Burmese rubies in jewellery stores - refers to positive steps by Leber Jeweler, Tiffany, Jewelers of America. Click here

Tiffany(USA)

Global 16 Jan 2008

Tiffany provides funding for TransFair USA to explore feasibility of fair trade diamond certification. Click here

Tiffany(USA)

Burma 14 Nov 2007

"Gem trade bolsters military regime, fuels atrocities", says Human Rights Watch - calls for ban on Burmese rubies & jade, recognises steps taken by companies including Tiffany. Click here

Tiffany (USA)

Global 14 June2006

NGOs and companies, including Tiffany, meet to discuss certification of sustainably-produced metal. Click here

Tiffany(USA)

Global 15 Feb 2006

8 jewellers, including Tiffany, call on mining firms to produce gold responsibly - No Dirty Gold campaign welcomes move. Click here

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Tiffany(USA)

Global 6 Jul 2005 Responsible Jewellery council launched by business orgs. & companies including Tiffany, to promote responsible social & environmental practices throughout the value chain (from mine to retail). Click here

Tiffany(USA)

Burma 9 Mar 2005 Tiffany announces it will continue moratorium on gemstones mined in Burma - activists welcome move. Tiffany had previously notified suppliers that it would start purchasing gems mined in Burma if they were cut & polished elsewhere, in line with a US Customs ruling. Click here

Timberland (USA)

USA 11 July 2012

Timberland praised for providing clean water, child care for children of workers at supplier factories in China, Dominican Republic, India. Click here

Timberland(USA)

Global 12 May 2010

Timberland’s “Voices of Challenge” forum: Improving factory workers’ quality of life – comments by China Labor Watch, Workers Rights Consortium & others. Click here

Timberland(USA)

Global 2 Dec 2009 Timberland CEO argues consumer pressure and "global public policy about human rights" applicable to business are necessary for companies to ensure responsible supply chains. Click here

Timberland(USA)

Uzbekistan

30 Sep 2009


Timberland(USA)

Brazil 12 Aug 2009

Footwear brands including adidas, Clarks, Nike, Timberland demand moratorium on leather from farms involved in deforestation, linked to climate change - Greenpeace welcomes move. Click here

Timberland(USA)

USA 3 May 2006

Timberland comes 6th in Business Ethics’ “100 Best Corporate Citizens” ranking. Click here

Tipiel(Colombia)

Colombia 21 Jul 2010

Launch of "Colombia Guidelines on Human Rights & International Humanitarian Law" for companies. Signatories include Coca-Cola, Indupalma, Isagen, Nestlé, Tipiel. Click here

Titan Cement(Greece)

Global 15 Apr 2009

"Doing Business in a Multicultural World" report by UN Alliance of Civilizations, UN Global Compact - describes positive initiatives by Abu Dhabi Natl. Energy, American Express, BMW, HSBC, Manpower, Titan Cement, TUI, others. Click here

Titan Industries(India)

Global 12 Nov 2008

60th anniversary of Universal Declaration: Human rights initiatives by BASF, Barloworld, Novartis, Ketchum, Titan Industries. Click here

Titan Industries(India)

India 30 Apr 2008

Titan Industries' initiatives to help disabled people. Click here

TJX(USA)

Uzbekistan

30 Sep 2009


TNT Express (Netherlands)

Africa 10 Aug 2011

Private sector response to famine in the Horn of Africa includes actions by TNT Express. Click here

TNT (Netherlands)

Global 30 Jan 2008

Private sector engagement in humanitarian relief - Agility, TNT, UPS launch joint emergency response initiative. Click here

TNT (Netherlands)

Global 7 Mar 2007 Dutch Commission on Sustainable Research creates "Millennium Development Goals Scan" to benchmark companies' contributions – companies passing the scan include TNT. Click here

Tootsies(USA)

USA 17 Jul 2013

Tootsies partners with Mary Kay Foundation on initiative against domestic violence. Click here

Topkapi Iplik(Turkey)

Turkey 25 Feb 2009


Toshiba(Japan)

Global 3 Apr 2013 Toshiba says it will hire 100 female executives over next 2 years in effort to increase diversity. Click here

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Total(France)

DRC 19 Jun 2013

Total states it will not explore in Virunga National Park following UNESCO request to cancel all exploration licenses in the area. Click here (French only)

Total(France)

Burkina Faso

24 Apr 2013

Total finances a 3-year programme to fight against HIV/AIDS in the truck-driving sector. Click here (French only)

Total(France) Gabon 17 Apr

2013 Total supports school for engineers. Click here (French only)

Total(France)

Guinea 19 Dec 2012

Total inaugurates a youth training centre and undertakes to contribute to the socio-economic development of populations. Click here (French only)

Total(France)

Global 21 Sep 2011

Total publishes Human Rights Internal Guided intended for all group employees. Click here (French only)

Total (France)

Global 3 Aug 2011 Total and the Danish Institute for Human Rights sign two year partnership agreement on human rights. Click here (French only)

Total (France)

Uganda 27 Apr 2011

World Malaria Day: Companies honoured for their part in Roll Back Malaria PartnershipClick here

Total(France)

Nigeria 4 Aug 2010 Oil companies agree to set up fund to cover cost of spills. Click here

Total(France)

Ethiopia 14 Oct 2009

Total & the NGO DKT report on pilot project to raise awareness among domestic workers of the dangers of HIV/AIDS. Click here (French only)

Total(France)

Senegal 15 Apr 2009

Total raises awareness about malaria. Click here

Total(France)

Burma 14 May 2008

Total to donate US$2 million for cyclone victims - but its Burmese subsidiary reluctant to lend helicopters to NGOs & UN. Click here (French only)

Total(France)

Global 3 Aug 2005 UNDP partners with private sector to develop business-led solutions to poverty – details of investment projects led by Total and other companies. Click here

Toyota(Japan)

Global 24 Oct 2007

WBCSD report on how companies can contribute to poverty alleviation & sustainable development. With case studies on companies including Toyota. Click here

Toyota(Japan)

Global 29 Jun 2005

Merrill Lynch & World Resources Institute partner to identify companies best positioned for clean car revolution, including Toyota. Click here

Toyota Kirloskar (India)

India 15 Feb 2012


Trader Joe’s(USA)

USA 15 Feb 2012

Trader Joe's signs "Fair Food" agreement with Coalition of Immokalee Workers. Click here

Travelpickr (India)

Botswana 30 Oct 2013

Company joins Survival International boycott of tourism to Botswana due to government’s alleged mistreatment of Bushmen. Click here

Transalta (Canada)

Global 23 Apr 2008


Transierra (Bolivia)

Bolivia 7 Feb 2007 Transierra commits $4 million to education & health projects along its pipeline. Click here (Spanish only)

Traxys(Belgium)

Dem. Rep. of Congo

27 May 2009

Traxys says it will stop buying minerals from eastern Dem. Rep. of Congo, following pressure from UN & human rights groups. Click here

Triodos Bank (Netherlands)

Global 24 Jun 2009

Financial Times & IFC sustainable banking awards go to Triodos Bank, Itau Unibanco, MicroEnsure, Root Capital, Global Environment Fund. Click here

Triodos Bank (Netherlands)

Spain 26 Sep 2007

Triodos Bank & Amnesty Intl. launch Spain’s first human rights bank account. Click here (Spanish only)

Trojan Technologies(Canada)

Global 19 Aug 2009

World Water Week: Trojan Technologies receives award for low-cost water disinfection systems, which combat disease & increase access. Click here

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Tryba(France)

Vietnam 28 Jul 2010 Tryba supports programmes for children’s education & girls’ empowerment. Click here (French only)

TUI Travel(UK)

Thailand 14 Nov 2012

Tourism firms TUI, Accor, Kuoni, ITB join with GIZ and The Code to launch pilot project - testing tools to help protect children from sex tourism. Click here

TUI Travel(UK)

Global 15 Apr 2009

"Doing Business in a Multicultural World" report by UN Alliance of Civilizations, UN Global Compact - describes positive initiatives by Abu Dhabi Natl. Energy, American Express, BMW, HSBC, Manpower, Titan Cement, TUI, others. Click here

Tullow Oil (UK)

Kenya 6 Nov 2013 Tullow Oil to train Turkana County residents in oil drilling-related skills, in initiative to hire more locals. Click here

Tullow Oil(UK)

Uganda 24 Jul 2013 Company official says Tullow Oil is open to publishing oil agreements to promote transparency "if the Uganda government allows". Click here

Tullow Oil(UK)

Ghana 9 Nov 2011 Tullow Oil launches HIV/AIDS workplace policy; promises non-discrimination. Click here

Turkish Airlines (Turkey)

Africa 10 Aug 2011

Private sector response to famine in the Horn of Africa includes actions by Turkish Airlines. Click here

TV Azteca (Mexico)

Latin America

25 Feb 2009


TV Globo (Mexico)

Latin America

25 Feb 2009


Twitter (USA)

Global 27 Nov 2013

Twitter adds security level to social networking site following revelations by Edward Snowden of state spying. Click here (French only)

Twitter (USA)

Iran 9 Oct 2013 Twitter CEO questions Iranian president on blocking web access to citizens. Click here

Twitter (USA)

Egypt 2 Feb 2011 Google, Twitter launch service enabling Egyptians to tweet by phone, to get through internet blackoutClick here

Twitter(USA)

China 1 Dec 2010 Twitter CEO admonishes Chinese Govt. for sentencing Chinese human rights activist over a single tweet. Click here

Twitter(USA)

USA 26 May 2010

Twitter refuses to unmask two users who criticised Pennsylvania attorney general – NGOs say demand for disclosure violates civil liberties. Click here

Twitter(USA)

Global 3 Feb 2010 Twitter is developing technologies to evade internet censors, says CEO in speech at Davos. Click here [in French]

UAP Insurance(Kenya)

Kenya 17 Mar 2010


UBS(Switzerland)

Global 19 Oct 2011

Barclays, Credit Suisse, UBS & UniCredit collaborate to create group reviewing how UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights apply to banking sector. Click here

UBS (Switzerland)

Singapore 3 Sep 2008 National Trades Union Congress praises UBS and local firm The Event Company for policies towards pregnant women & mothers. Click here

UBS (Switzerland)

Global 23 May 2007

Clinton Global Initiative: 5 banks including UBS to raise US$5 billion to make buildings more energy efficient in cities worldwide. Click here

UL(USA)

Global 24 Mar 2010

World Water Day: Steps to increase access to water by Coca-Cola, Dole, Dow, Intel, Nalco, Nestlé, PepsiCo, UL, Veolia. Click here

UltraTech Cement (India)

Global 27 Oct 2010

Four firms win Asian CSR Awards for initiatives on workplace practices, health, environment, poverty alleviation & education. Click here

Umbro(UK)

World 9 Jul 2008 Unions, NGOs & companies including adidas, New Balance, Nike, Speedo, Umbro form group to improve respect for labour rights. Click here

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Unibanco (Brazil)

Brazil 15 Apr 2009

Financial institutions including HSBC, Banco Real, Unibanco support campaign to eradicate forced labour. Click here (Spanish only)

Unibanco (Brazil)

Latin America

13 Apr 2008

Innovest & Inter-American Development Bank launch index of companies that address needs of the poor - top firms in initial ranking include Unibanco. Click here

UNIC (Japan)

Iran 10 Aug 2011

UNIC becomes third company to end business with Iran following reports that the company’s cranes are used in public executions. Click here

UniCredit(Italy)

Global 19 Oct 2011

Barclays, Credit Suisse, UBS & UniCredit collaborate to create group reviewing how UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights apply to banking sector. Click here

Unicredit Bank(Italy)

Czech Republic

18 Mar 2009

Unicredit Bank launches program to encourage gender equality in the workplace. Click here

UniCredit Bulbank (Bulgaria)

Bulgaria 24 Feb 2010

Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum gives awards for socially responsible companies. Click here

Unilever(UK/Netherlands)

Global 19 Dec 2012

Unilever appoints Marcela Manubens as Global Vice President for Social Impact to implement UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Click here


Global 21 Nov 2012

Unilever & Save the Children launch global partnership to combat mortality among children & mothers. Click here


Kenya, Vietnam,

Zimbabwe

17 Oct 2012

Unilever, Population Services Intl. in partnership in Kenya, Vietnam, Zimbabwe to increase hand-washing with soap, which can help save children's lives. Click here

Unilever (UK/ Netherlands)

Bangladesh

25 Jan 2012

World Food Programme report on public private initiatives to fight hunger. Click here

Unilever (UK/Netherlands)

Bangladesh

29 Jun 2011

Participating in multi-stakeholder partnership "Project Laser Beam" to combat child malnutrition. Click here

Unilever (UK/Netherlands)

India 18 May 2011

Hindustan Unilever launches "India Water Body" initiative to save over 50 billion litres of water by 2015. Click here


Global 3 Nov 2010 Oxfam partners with Unilever on "Poverty Footprint" project, a tool to measure social impacts in supply chains. Click here


Global 6 Oct 2010 Unilever joins Global Business Initiative on Human Rights. Click here


Global 22 Aug 2010

Unilever & Nestlé plan to source all palm oil from certified ethical & sustainable suppliers by 2015. Click here


Global 25 Nov 2009

Climate Counts NGO issues annual scorecard on companies' climate policies & practices - HP, Nike, Stonyfield Farm, Unilever lead. Click here


Global 21 Oct 2009

World Food Day: Unilever employees promote awareness of child hunger - firm plans to fund school meals for 100,000 children. Click here


Global 30 Sep 2009

Clinton Global Initiative - positive steps announced by companies including DSM, Heinz, Kraft, Unilever in partnership with UN World Food Programme on hunger alleviation. Click here


Global 8 Jul 2009 Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria - 8 firms receive business excellence awards, including Unilever. Click here


China 10 Jun 2009

Unilever project supports migrant workers' children in rural China. Click here

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Kenya 8 Apr 2009 Sustainable practices at Unilever tea plantations. Click here (French only)


Morocco 20 Aug 2008

Unilever grows tea certified as sustainable by Rainforest Alliance – must meet 200 environmental, social & economic criteria. Click here (French only)


Indonesia 7 May 2008 Unilever pledges to use only sustainable palm oil to halt deforestation. Click here


Global 24 Oct 2007

WBCSD report on how companies can contribute to poverty alleviation & sustainable development. With case studies on companies including Unilever. Click here


Global 20 Jun 2007

New non-profit "Climate Counts" ranks 56 companies on climate change performance – companies scoring highest include Unilever. Click here


Argentina 25 Apr 2007

Agreement signed between the government, UNICEF, ILO & companies to eradicate child labour – Signatory companies include Unilever. Click here (Spanish only)


Global 11 Oct 2006

Speech by Unilever’s Gavin Neath, “Business as a Partner in Reaching the Millennium Development Goals". Click here


Brazil 13 Sep 2006

NGOs & companies including Unilever launch organisation to reduce negative social & environmental impacts of soy production. Click here


Global 24 May 2006

Unilever among Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS’ 2006 winners. Click here


Global 14 Sep 2005

Unilever case study included in World Business Council for Sustainable Development report on business contribution to UN Millennium Development Goals. Click here


Indonesia 7 Sep 2005 Oxfam & Unilever joint report on how Unilever's business impacts poverty in Indonesia, positively & negatively. Click here


Global 3 Aug 2005 UNDP partners with private sector to develop business-led solutions to poverty – details of investment projects led by Unilever and other companies. Click here

Unión Fenosa Colombia 4 Mar 2009 Unión Fenosa contributes to scholarships for higher education for poor young people. Click here (Spanish only)

UNIQLO (Japan)

Global 25 Jan 2012

Company collaborates with UNHCR to help refugees in different ways, including a new internship programme. Click here

Uniqlo(Japan)

Bangladesh

20 Oct 2010

Uniqlo partners with Grameen bank to fight poverty, insufficient hygiene & poor education. Click here (French only)

Unisource (USA)

Global 18 Nov 2009


United Technologies(USA)

Global 5 April 2006

United Technologies, Lafarge & World Business Council for Sustainable Development lead new initiative to develop energy self-sufficient buildings. Click here

UnitedHealth Group(USA)

Global 17 Jun 2009

UnitedHealth Group partners with US Govt. agency to combat chronic diseases in developing countries. Click here

Universal Leaf Tabacos (part of Universal)(Argentina)

Argentina 3 Jan 2006 "Porvenir" programme involving companies including Universal Leaf Tabacos aims to remove 700 children from work on tobacco plantations. Click here (Spanish only)

Universitario de Deportes(Peru)

Peru 2 Jul 2008 Football club Universitario de Deportes brings out a “red card” to child labour. Click here (Spanish only)

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Unocal(USA)

USA 30 Mar 2005

Six US companies, including Unocal, take steps on climate change following shareholder demands. Click here

Uponor (Finland)

Global 27 Aug 2008

Borealis & Uponor launch initiative to measure water impacts of production of plastics for the first time. Click here (French only)

UPS(USA)

Africa 24 Aug 2011

UPS to transport for free over 100 tonnes of food & supplies to aid famine relief in Horn of Africa. Click here

UPS (USA)

Africa 10 Aug 2011

Private sector response to famine in the Horn of Africa includes actions by UPS. Click here

UPS(USA)

Africa 3 Aug 2011 UNICEF calls on airlines to help fly food to Horn of Africa where millions are starving – UPS is contributing Click here

UPS(USA)

Global 29 Sep 2010

Global action plan to achieve Millennium Development Goals by 2015 - with commitments by private sector. Firms making specific commitments include UPS. Click here

UPS(USA)

Global 30 Sep 2009

Clinton Global Initiative - positive steps announced by companies including UPS on responses to global emergencies. Click here

UPS(USA)

Global 30 Jan 2008

Private sector engagement in humanitarian relief - Agility, TNT, UPS launch joint emergency response initiative. Click here

UPS(USA)

China 28 Jun 2006

UPS receives award for education initiative in China. Click here

Usha Martin(India)

India 3 Mar 2010 Mining firms find less opposition to their operations in communities where they make social investments: refers to Adhunik, Bhushan Steel, JSW Steel, others. Click here

UTI (India)

India 30 Aug 2006

Business Week article says domestic & multinational banks including UTI increasing their provision of microloans for the poor. Click here

Vakifbank (Turkey)

Africa 10 Aug 2011

Private sector response to famine in the Horn of Africa includes actions by Vakifbank. Click here

Valdivieso y Debandi (Argentina)

Argentina 12 Jul 2006 Valdivieso y Debandi & other companies support programme providing employment for disabled people. Click here (Spanish only)

Vale (Brazil)

Colombia 7 Mar 2012 13 mining companies sign commitment to promote health and security rights in the workplace, sustainable environmental mining, and human rights. Click here

Vancity (Canada)

Global 23 Apr 2008


Van Cleef & Arpels(part of Richemont) (France)

Global 15 Feb 2006

8 jewellers, including Van Cleef & Arpels, call on mining firms to produce gold responsibly - No Dirty Gold campaign welcomes move. Click here

Vanguard(USA)

USA 13 May 2009


Vanguard(USA)

Global 18 Mar 2009

Mutual fund manager Vanguard announces policy to avoid investments in companies involved in serious human rights abuses. Click here

Vattenfall(Sweden)

Global 4 Nov 2009 IFC & Global Reporting Initiative launch guide on gender & sustainability reporting - full report includes examples of reporting practices by Vattenfall. Click here

Vedanta(UK)

India 21 Jul 2010 Rajasthan Govt., Vedanta Foundation, Hindustan Zinc to provide computer software for education of underprivileged children. Click here

Veja (France)

Global 2 Jan 2014 Ekyog & Veja promote transparency and traceability in the supply chain of their clothing products. Click here (French only).

Veolia Environnement(France)

Global 3 Jul 2013 Veolia Environnement signs the Seoul Declaration promoting a preventive workplace culture regarding health & safety at work. Click here (French only)


Global 24 Mar 2010

World Water Day: Steps to increase access to water by Coca-Cola, Dole, Dow, Intel, Nalco, Nestlé, PepsiCo, UL, Veolia. Click here

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Bangladesh

16 Sep 2009

Veolia joins with Grameen Bank to improve access to water in poor communities. Click here (French only)


Bangladesh

2 Apr 2008 Grameen Bank & Veolia Water start joint venture to supply drinking water to poor rural communities. Click here (French only)


Global 21 Mar 2012

Special initiative announced by company regarding World Water Day 2012 Click here

Verizon(USA)

USA 21 Aug 2013

Verizon helps domestic violence survivors communicate with police, friends & family; supports efforts to assist survivors. Click here

Verizon Wireless (USA)

Africa 10 Aug 2011

Private sector response to famine in the Horn of Africa includes actions by Verizon Wireless. Click here

Verizon(USA)

USA 2 Aug 2006 Companies support renewal of voting rights law for minorities - including Verizon. Click here

Verizon(USA)

USA 26 April 2006

Verizon in first 5 of DiversityInc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity”. Click here

VF Corp.(USA)

Peru 13 Mar 2013

6 US textile & apparel companies urge Peruvian Govt. to repeal law that allegedly condones labour rights violations. Click here

VF Corp (USA)

Philippines

8 Aug 2007 8 intl. apparel firms, including VF Corp, urge President Arroyo to stop attacks on workers in export processing zone. Click here

Viajes Mogador (Spain)

Spain 18 Jul 2007 Viajes Mogador signs code of conduct against child sex tourism. Click here (Spanish only)

Victoria's Secret(USA)

Uzbekistan

30 Aug 2008

Investors, textile & apparel associations demand that Uzbekistan stop using forced child labour in cotton fields. Companies including Victoria's Secret take measures to exclude Uzbek cotton from their products. Click here

Victoria's Secret(USA)

India 30 May 2012

"Victoria's Secret bras a boost for rural Indian women": Article on public-private partnership in rural So. India that provides manufacturing jobs, helps empower women

Virgin (UK)

Egypt 9 Feb 2011 Virgin CEO Richard Branson says global leaders should call on President Mubarak to step down immediately, "so that Egypt can move to a true democracy"Click here

Virgin(UK)

Global 28 Sep 2005

Virgin receives Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS 2005 award for excellence. Click here

Virgin Atlantic (UK)

Global 18 Dec 2013

UK Home Secretary urges business to tackle human trafficking, highlights training developed by Thomas Cook & Virgin Atlantic to help air hostesses report unusual behaviour. Click here

Virgin Atlantic(UK)

Africa 3 Aug 2011 UNICEF calls on airlines to help fly food to Horn of Africa where millions are starving – Virgin Atlantic is contributing Click here

Virgin Atlantic(UK)

Global 8 Apr 2009 Air France/KLM, BAA, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Virgin Atlantic propose global greenhouse gas scheme with climate NGO. Click here

VISA(USA)

Global 4 Mar 2009 New coalition to tackle internet child porn: NGOs, MasterCard, Microsoft, PayPal, VISA involved. Click here

Vishay (Philippines)

Philippines

6 Jan 2010 Govt. recognises 8 firms for environmental performance including Vishay. Click here

Vitacost (USA)


Vodacom(South Africa)

Tanzania 30 Jan 2012

Vodacom supports a campaign for treatment of obstetric fistula. Click here (French only)

Vodacom Congo(Dem. Rep. of Congo)

Dem. Rep. of Congo

11 Aug 2010

Vodacom Congo raises funds to support victims of fire in Sange. Click here (French only)

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Vodafone(UK)

Myanmar 5 Jun 2013

Vodafone drops bid to run network in Myanmar amid human rights concerns. Click here

Vodafone(UK)

Tanzania 12 Jun 2013

Vodafone partners with NGO to help fistula patients in Tanzania's rural areas access treatment. Click here

Vodafone (UK)

Global 3 Aug 2011

Vodafone participates in expert meeting to discuss the role of mobile technology for improving access to healthcare in developing world. Click here

Vodafone (UK)

Tanzania 16 Dec 2009

IBM, Novartis & Vodafone partner to fight malaria using mobile phones & information technology. Click here

Vodafone (UK)

Global 7 May 2008


Vodafone (UK)

Global 30 Jul 2008

UN Foundation & Vodafone Foundation lead initiative to improve health in poor countries through access to data. Click here

Vodafone (UK)

Global 5 Mar 2008

Vodafone, World Food Programme & UN Foundation partner on improving communications during humanitarian crises. Click here

Vodafone (UK)

Global 24 Oct 2007

WBCSD report on how companies can contribute to poverty alleviation & sustainable development. With case studies on companies including Vodafone. Click here

Vodafone (UK)

Egypt 7 Feb 2007

Overview of public-private partnerships: includes initiative involving Vodafone, promoting UNDP Millennium Development Goals. Click here

Vodafone (UK)

Global 24 Jan 2007

Companies, investors, human rights NGOs to develop principles on internet freedom of expression & privacy - Participants include Vodafone. Click here

Vodafone (UK)

UK 7June 2006

Vodafone & other companies call on UK Govt. to adopt tougher greenhouse gas standards. Click here

Vodafone(UK)

Global 14 Sep 2005

Vodafone case study included in World Business Council for Sustainable Development report on business contribution to UN Millennium Development Goals. Click here

Volkswagen(Germany)

Brazil, Mexico,

So. Africa

9 May 2007

As part of the ILO’s World Day for Safety and Health, Volkswagen trains suppliers in Brazil, Mexico and So. Africa. Click here [in Spanish]

Volkswagen(Germany)

So. Africa 25 Oct 2006

Metalworkers union praises car firms including Volkswagen for strong HIV/AIDS programmes. Click here

Volkswagen(Germany)

Global 28 Sep 2005

Volkswagen receives Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS 2005 award for excellence. Click here

Volvo(Sweden)

Belgium 2 Jan 2008

Volvo and Electrabel create the first vehicle factory without CO2 emissions. Click here (French only)

Voxiva (USA)

Rwanda 1 Jul 2009

Economist report on initiatives by telecom, IT companies to help developing countries tackle health problems - refers to steps by Google, Medicall Home, MTN, Voxiva. Click here

Voxiva (USA)

Rwanda 7 Mar 2007

Voxiva mobile phone system helps connect HIV/AIDS & other patients with treatment centres - covers 32,000 patients. Click here

Wachovia(USA)

Global 6 Aug 2008

Wachovia prize on innovative finance for the poor; 10 finalists chosen. Click here

Waitrose (UK)

So. Africa 4 Jul 2007

Farmworkers make the decisions in social, educational & health initiatives funded by Waitrose. Click here

Wal-mart(USA)

USA 22 Jan 2014 USA: Walmart joins Coalition of Immokalee Workers' Fair Food

Program fighting sexual harassment on Florida tomato farms. Click here

Wal-Mart (USA)

USA 02 Jan 2013

Walmart plans to monitor working conditions at its US subcontractors' warehouses, in the same way it does overseas supply chain. Click here

Wal-Mart (USA)

Argentina 28 Sep 2011

Walmart launches initiatives to empower women in the workplace. Click here [in Spanish]

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USA 26 Jan 2011

USA: Wal-Mart launches 5-year plan to promote healthy foods.Click here

Wal-Mart(USA)

Lesotho 12 Jan 2011

Launch of "Better Work Lesotho" - to improve garment production conditions, ensure compliance with ILO norms - participating buyers Gap, Levi Strauss, Wal-Mart. Click here

Wal-Mart(USA)

Global 24 Nov 2010

As You Sow report rates US apparel companies' global supply chain compliance programmes - Levi Strauss, Wal-Mart rank top. Click here

Wal-Mart(USA)

Mexico 10 Nov 2010

Wal-Mart certified by Women National Institute for complying with “Gender Equality Model”. Click here (Spanish only)

Wal-Mart(USA)

USA 12 May 2010

Wal-Mart to more than double donations for US hunger relief to $2 billion over 5 years. Click here

Wal-Mart(USA)

Global 25 Nov 2009

Gap, Levi Strauss, Nike, Wal-Mart, Walt Disney support ILO/IFC Better Work programme. Click here

Wal-Mart(USA)

Uzbekistan

30 Sep 2009


Wal-Mart(USA)

Global 30 Sep 2009

Carbon Disclosure Project finds improved disclosure of emissions among world's largest companies - BASF, Bayer, Chevron, HSBC, Wal-Mart lead all firms. Click here

Wal-Mart(USA)

Global 22 Jul 2009

Wal-Mart launches sustainability index - will rate its 60,000 suppliers on social/environmental criteria - other retailers invited to join. Click here [also available in French]

Wal-Mart(USA)

USA 8 Jul 2009

Wal-Mart and SEIU union jointly support govt. plan to require employers to provide health insurance for workers. Click here

Wal-Mart(USA)

Brazil 24 Jun 2009

Pão de Açúcar, Wal-Mart and Carrefour stop buying meat from deforested areas after Greenpeace report. Click here (Spanish only)

Wal-Mart(USA)

USA 21 Jan 2009

Faith-based investors strengthen call for companies to support health care reform - Over 12 US firms now do so publicly, including Wal-Mart. Click here

Wal-Mart(USA)

China 29 Oct 2008

Wal-Mart tells its Chinese suppliers to meet strict environmental & social standards. Click here

Wal-Mart(USA)

Uzbekistan

1 Oct 2008

Wal-Mart instructs suppliers to stop sourcing cotton from Uzbekistan, to push govt. to end forced child labour- faith-based & social investors welcome move. Click here

Wal-Mart(USA)

USA 17 Sep 2008

Company contributions to hurricane relief in Cuba, Haiti, USA – refers to companies including Wal-Mart. Click here

Wal-Mart(USA)

Dominican Republic, Honduras, Nicaragua

3 Sep 2008

Project supported by US Govt., companies & NGOs in 3 Latin American countries aims to improve workplace conditions & standards at fruit farms. Refers to Chiquita, Del Monte, Dole, Tesco, Wal-Mart. Click here

Wal-Mart(USA)

USA 23 Jul 2008

Wal-Mart & other companies monitor diversity in law firms they use. Click here

Wal-Mart(USA)

Global 16 Jul 2008

Wal-Mart launches jewellery line allowing tracing of materials - NGOs hail adherence to code on cyanide management. Click here

Wal-Mart(USA)

China 16 Jul 2008

Wal-Mart signs collective labour contract with employees at one of its China outlets - first by Wal-Mart in China. Click here

Wal-Mart(USA)

China 19 Mar 2008

Wal-Mart pushes Chinese suppliers to cut waste, greenhouse gas emissions. Click here

Wal-Mart(USA)

Global 9 Jan 2008

WorldWatch "State of the World 2008" highlights environmental initiatives by companies. Article refers to steps by companies including Wal-Mart. Click here

Wal-Mart(USA)

Global 21 Nov 2007

Wal-Mart's first report on its sustainability drive: Environmentalists & social investors welcome progress but call for more measurable data. Click here

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Global 26 Sep 2007

Wal-Mart to ask suppliers to report on their greenhouse gas emissions. Click here

Wal-Mart(USA)

Philippines

8 Aug 2007

8 intl. apparel firms, including Wal-Mart, urge President Arroyo to stop attacks on workers in export processing zone. Click here

Wal-Mart(USA)

USA 21 Feb 2007

Wal-Mart presses law firms that represent it to improve gender & racial diversity among their management. Click here

Wal-Mart(USA)

USA 14 Feb 2007

Eleven more jewellery retailers commit to No Dirty Gold campaign's social & environmental standards, incl. Wal-Mart. Click here

Wal-Mart(USA)

Philippines

15 Nov 2006

Seven apparel companies, including American Eagle, join chambers of commerce in expressing concern to Philippines President about political killings and violent attacks against striking workers. Click here

Wal-Mart(USA)

USA 2 Aug 2006

Companies support renewal of voting rights law for minorities - including Wal-Mart. Click here

Wal-Mart(USA)

USA 19 April 2006

Wal-Mart releases data on women & minority employees in USA - move praised as "setting a national standard" by Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility. Click here

Wal-Mart(USA)

Global 26 Oct 2005

Wal-Mart CEO sets out new commitments on environment, suppliers, diversity & employee health care, & calls on US Government to increase minimum wage. Click here

Wal-Mart(USA)


Cambodia: Wal-Mart and other apparel companies pledge financial support for ILO factory monitoring & improvement programme. Click here

Wal-Mart(USA)

USA 19 Jul 2006

Wal-Mart & Environmental Defense work together on development of fuel-efficient hybrid truck engines. Click here

Wal-Mart (USA)

Global 14 June2006

NGOs and companies, including Wal-Mart, meet to discuss certification of sustainably-produced metal. Click here

Walkers(UK)

Global 11 Nov 2009

WWF praises Walkers for supporting sustainable palm oil - industry linked to climate change, displacement. Click here

Warner Bros(USA)

Global 8 Jul 2009

Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria - 8 firms receive business excellence awards, including Warner Bros. Click here

WaterHealth International(USA)

Global 29 Sep 2010

Global action plan to achieve Millennium Development Goals by 2015 - with commitments by private sector. Firms making specific commitments include Waterhealth. Click here

Western Union(USA)

Uganda 29 Sep 2010

Initiative by Western Union and USAID finances solar ovens to halt deforestation and reduce poverty. Click here (French only)

Westpac (Australia)

Global 8 Feb 2006

Survey of banks' social & environmental policies finds 8 with public human rights policies, including Standard Chartered. Click here

Weyerhaeuser (USA)

Global 15 Jul 2009

Report urges forestry industry to address conflicts with local people - provides examples of steps taken by companies including Weyerhaeuser. Click here

Whole Foods Market (USA)

USA 17 Feb 2010

Whole Foods Market to cut carbon footprint by avoiding suppliers that source fuel from Canada's oil sands. Click here

Whole Foods Market(USA)

USA 17 Sep 2008

Whole Foods Market signs agreement with Coalition of Immokalee Workers to help improve tomato pickers' wages, working conditions. Click here

Willis(USA)

Burma 12 Mar 2008

Willis ceases to insure companies operating in Burma - Burma Campaign UK calls on other insurers to follow. Click here

Wipro(India)

Global 4 Nov 2009

IFC & Global Reporting Initiative launch guide on gender & sustainability reporting - full report includes examples of reporting practices by Wipro. Click here

Woolworths Holdings (So. Africa)

Global 4 Nov 2009

IFC & Global Reporting Initiative launch guide on gender & sustainability reporting - full report includes examples of reporting practices by Woolworths Holdings. Click here

Xerox (USA)

Global 13 Jan 2010

US firms have mixed record on diversity - refers to positive steps by Xerox. Click here

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Global 9 Jan 2008

WorldWatch "State of the World 2008" highlights environmental initiatives by companies. Article refers to steps by companies including Xerox. Click here

Xerox (USA)

Mexico 16 Feb 2005

12 companies operating in Mexico, including Xerox, launch National Business Council on AIDS, aimed at eradicating HIV/AIDS-related discrimination in the Mexican workplace. Click here

Xstrata(Switzerland)

Colombia 19 Mar 2008

Assessment by company-commissioned independent panel of Cerrejón Coal mine's social impacts flags concerns & positive elements. Anglo American, BHP Billiton, Xstrata commit to implementing recommendations. Click here

Xstrata(Switzerland)

Global 24 May 2006

Xstrata among Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS’ 2006 winners. Click here

Yahoo!(USA)

USA 28 Jul 2010

Yahoo! commemorates anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act by extending accessibility for people of all abilities. Click here

Yahoo!(USA)

Global 5 May 2010

Yahoo! hosts Business & Human Rights Summit on freedom of expression online. Click here

Yahoo!(USA)

Global 6 May 2009

Yahoo! hosts business & human rights "summit" on freedom of expression - participants include human rights orgs., Google, Microsoft. Click here

Yahoo!(USA)

China 19 Nov 2008

Yahoo! sponsors museum in USA documenting forced labour camps in China. Click here

Yahoo!(USA)

Global 29 Oct 2008

Coalition of human rights NGOs, Internet firms including Google, Microsoft, Yahoo! & others launches principles on govt. censorship & threats to privacy. Click here

Yahoo!(USA)

Global 6 Aug 2008

Internet firms closer to agreeing code of conduct on freedom of expression & privacy - Letters from Google, Microsoft, Yahoo! to 2 US Senators who sought update on progress prior to Beijing Olympics. Click here

Yahoo! (USA)

Global 11 Jun 2008

Yahoo! seeks Director for new Business & Human Rights programme. Click here

Yahoo! (USA)

China 26 Mar 2008

Yahoo! CEO says during Olympics company will "redouble our efforts in securing the release of political dissidents" in China. Click here

Yahoo! (USA)

China 27 Feb 2008

Yahoo! asks US Govt. to help free 2 imprisoned advocates in China, who were arrested after Yahoo! complied with Chinese investigators. Click here

Yahoo! (USA)

China 13 Jun 2007

Yahoo! "dismayed" that citizens in China imprisoned for expressing political views on internet. Reporters Without Borders welcomes Yahoo! Statement. Click here

Yahoo! (USA)

Global 24 Jan 2007

Companies, investors, human rights NGOs to develop principles on internet freedom of expression & privacy - Participants include Yahoo! Click here

Yahoo! (USA)

Global 4 Oct 2006

Yahoo! donates $1 million to fellowships for journalists from countries with restrictions on press. Click here

Yazaki (Japan)

Global 6 Dec 2006

US faith-based investors welcome project to improve workplace human rights in automotive supply chains, involving Honda & others. Click here

Ying Xie(China)

China 25 Feb 2009


Yokota Tohoku (Japan)

USA 31 May 2006

Environmental Protection Agency recognises companies for action on climate change, including Yokota Tohoku. Click here

YouTube(USA)

No. Korea 17 Dec 2008

Google, YouTube to promote human rights in North Korea via internet broadcasting. Click here

Yuhan-Kimberly (South Korea)

Global 4 Nov 2009

IFC & Global Reporting Initiative launch guide on gender & sustainability reporting - full report includes examples of reporting practices by Yuhan Kimberly. Click here

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Yuhan-Kimberly (South Korea)

Global 22 Aug 2007

Report ranks 22 So. Korean companies' reporting on environmental & human rights issues - Yuhan-Kimberly among those scoring highest. Click here

Yum! Brands(USA)

Global 30 Sep 2009

Clinton Global Initiative – Companies launch new projects:Yum! Brands (KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell) will fight against global hunger. Click here (French only)

Yutong(China)

Cuba 17 Sep 2008

Company contributions to hurricane relief in Cuba, Haiti, USA – refers to companies including Yutong. Click here

Zain(Kuwait)

Tanzania 24 Nov 2010

Mobile company Zain plans to support girls' basic education, helping them become independent women. Click here

Zale (USA)

USA 16 Feb 2011

Over 50 jewellers, including Zale, have joined boycott of gold from planned Pebble Mine due to concerns over impact on native people's fishery.Click here

Zale(USA)

Global 15 Feb 2006

8 jewellers, including Zale, call on mining firms to produce gold responsibly - No Dirty Gold campaign welcomes move. Click here

Zale(USA)

Global 6 Jul 2005

Responsible Jewellery council launched by business orgs. & companies including Zale, to promote responsible social & environmental practices throughout the value chain (from mine to retail). Click here

Zara(Spain)

Global Total Zara, Mango commit to eliminating hazardous chemicals from supply chain by 2020 following Greenpeace campaign. Click here

ZMQ Software Systems(India)

India 16 Aug 2006

Steps that companies are taking to address HIV/AIDS in India, including ZMQ Software Systems. Click here

47 Brand(USA)

Peru 13 Mar 2013

6 US textile & apparel companies urge Peruvian Govt. to repeal law that allegedly condones labour rights violations. Click here

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