Companies that have provided responses to the Business ... · Web viewSection 5: Companies beginning with R-Other (10 Feb 2005 – 9 Dec 2009) This chart lists positive steps by companies

Positive human rights initiatives by companies featured in our Weekly Updates

Section 5: Companies beginning with R-Other

(10 Feb 2005 – 9 Dec 2009)

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

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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

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

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

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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

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)

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

RGM International (China)

China 26 July 2006

Companies including RGM International receive corporate responsibility awards. Click here

Rio Tinto (UK)

Global 6 May 2009

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

Rio Tinto (UK)

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

Rio Tinto (UK)

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

Rio Tinto(UK)

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

Rio Tinto(UK)

China 18 May 2005

Rio Tinto & other companies make commitment to fight HIV/AIDS in China. 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(USA)

Global 8 Jul 2009

Roche facilitates access to Tamiflu for developing countries, to flight flu pandemic. Click here [French only]

Roche(USA)

Global 10 Dec 2008

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

Roche(USA)

Latin America

17 Aug 2005

26 pharmaceutical firms, including Roche, agree with governments of 11 Latin American countries on price reductions

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of up to 66% for anti-HIV/AIDS drugs. Click hereRoche (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 (USA)

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 Philips Electronics (Netherlands)

Global 7 Mar 2007

Dutch Commission on Sustainable Research creates "Millennium Development Goals Scan" to benchmark companies' contributions – companies passing the scan include Royal Philips. 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

SABMiller(UK)

Africa 24 Jun 2009

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

SABMiller(UK)

Global 7 May 2008


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

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.

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)

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)

Spain 29 Jul 2009

Health sector companies adopt programs to integrate disabled into the workforce – refers to DKV, Novartis, Pfizer, Sanitas,

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Sanofi-Aventis. Click here [Spanish only]Sanofi-Aventis (France)

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

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

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)

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

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)

Global 21 Oct 2009

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

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)


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]

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]

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

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Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (China)

China 12 Jul 2006

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

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 (Netherlands)

Global 8 Jul 2009

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

Shell (Netherlands)

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

Shell (Netherlands)

Ghana 14 Nov 2007

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

Shell (Netherlands)

Middle East

23 May 2007

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

Shell (Netherlands)

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

Shell (Netherlands)

UK 7 June 2006

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

Shell (Netherlands)

USA 15 Feb 2006

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

Shell(Netherlands)

Kazakhstan 5 Oct 2005

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

Shell(Netherlands)

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

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

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

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

Skanska(Sweden)

Global 22 Feb 2006

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

Société Général (France)

France 23 Aug 2006

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

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Société Général(France)

Global 8 Feb 2006

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

Société Générale(France)

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

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]

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 Ericsson (Japan & Sweden)

Global 14 Oct 2009

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

Sony Ericsson (Japan & Sweden)

Global 4 Apr 2007

Greenpeace ranking of electronic manufacturers' recycling and toxic content policies cites positive steps by Sony Ericsson. Click 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

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

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

Standard Chartered(UK)

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

Standard Global 8 Feb Survey of banks' social & environmental policies finds 8 with

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Chartered(UK)

2006 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)

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

Starbucks (USA)

Ethiopia 9 May 2007

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

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

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Suez (France)

France/ Global

28 Mar 2007

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

Sumitomo(Japan)

Global 7 May 2008


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

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)

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

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

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)

Global 17 Jun 2009

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

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

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

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)

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

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attention to sustainable development". Click hereTata 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 Steel(India)

India 17 Aug 2005

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

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]

Telefe (Argentina)

Latin America

25 Feb 2009


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]

Telemar(Brazil)

Brazil 20 Dec 2006

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

Televisa (Mexico)

Latin America

25 Feb 2009


Telus(Canada)

Global 23 Apr 2008


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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)


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

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(India)

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

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

TIAA-CREF(USA)

USA 13 May 2009


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

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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

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)

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)



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

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)



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

Topkapi Iplik(Turkey)

Turkey 25 Feb 2009


Total Ethiopia 14 Oct Total & the NGO DKT report on pilot project to raise awareness

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(France) 2009 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

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

TUI(Germany)

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

TV Azteca (Mexico)

Latin America

25 Feb 2009


TV Globo (Mexico)

Latin America

25 Feb 2009


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

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

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

Unicredit Bank(Italy)

Czech Republic

18 Mar 2009

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

Unilever Global 25 Nov Climate Counts NGO issues annual scorecard on companies'

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(UK/Netherlands) 2009 climate policies & practices - HP, Nike, Stonyfield Farm, Unilever lead. Click here

Unilever(UK/Netherlands)

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


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]

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]

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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]

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)

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

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

Valdivieso y Debandi (Argentina)

Argentina 12 Jul 2006

Valdivieso y Debandi & other companies support programme providing employment for disabled people. Click here [Spanish only]

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

Veolia Environnement(France)

Bangladesh 16 Sep 2009

Bangladesh : Veolia joins with Grameen Bank to improve access to water in poor communities. Click here [French only]

Veolia Environnement(France)

Bangladesh 2 Apr 2008

Grameen Bank & Veolia Water start joint venture to supply drinking water to poor rural communities. Click here [French only]

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)

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)


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

Virgin(UK)

Global 28 Sep 2005

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

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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)

Global 25 Nov 2009

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

Wal-Mart(USA)



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]

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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

Wal-Mart(USA)

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 Global 8 Jul Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and

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(USA) 2009 Malaria - 8 firms receive business excellence awards, including Warner Bros. Click here

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 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 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)

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

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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

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

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

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

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