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The 9th session of negotiations on the #BizHumanRights #BindingTreaty marked a shift towards concrete discussions on the substance of the treaty. This is a key step forward indicating global commitment to accountability & human rights. Learn more here 👉business-humanrights.org/en/…
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In addition to potentially severe degenerative consequences, the researchers also believe that microplastic contamination in our brains can cause short-term health effects such as cognitive impairment, neurotoxicity and altered neurotransmitter levels.
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Check out our April Cocoa Matters Newsletter! Inside you'll find:
🍫 Updates about our 2024 Partnership Meeting #WCFPM
🇨🇴 #SustainableCocoa in the Colombian Amazon
🌳 The Latest #CocoaAndForests Initiative news!
Read all about it: ow.ly/b6KM50NVv1A
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🆕 Are the banks financing the extraction of transition minerals doing enough on human rights?
Banks play a pivotal role in the #JustTransition to clean energy. We looked at banks financing mining in South Africa... 1/
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When our @rankingrights 2022 #BigTech Scorecard assessed companies on how clearly they disclose that they directly notify users when they change their terms of service prior to these changes coming into effect, @Meta came in 6th, w/ a disappointing 34%. rankingdigitalrights.org/bts…
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South Africa declares ‘national state of disaster’ over the country’s worst-ever blackouts. Policy changes will drive private power production outside the government monopoly, but experts and investors warn that these will take years to bear fruit.
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So far this month, at least 15 states have introduced legislation to expand #DataPrivacy protections. Nonetheless, as we observe #DataPrivacyWeek, "a vast majority of the country still lacks comprehensive protections," says @washingtonpost's @viaCristiano. washingtonpost.com/politics/…
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Time is running out to enact policies that will allow us to avoid the next high-cost #climate catastrophe, but what does responsible climate policy engagement look like for companies? Now Out: Leading Lobbying Practices to Drive 1.5°C Policy Action 👉bit.ly/3QGsPRe
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COMING SOON ⚡ The Corruption Perceptions Index 2022 will be published on 31 January. Stay tuned! #CPI2022
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This week's #ESG Interview is with Sue Armstrong-Brown, Global Director of Environmental Impact at @CDP. She expects #nature-related reporting to surge despite the lack of a firm mandate in Montreal. Read more of @GillWadsworth's write up here: esginvestor.net/biodiversity…
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"But an investigation by @climate has found that the [Alliance to End Plastic Waste] is dominated by petrochemical companies that have a stake in keeping the world hooked on plastic, and that its efforts are scarcely making an impact." bloomberg.com/features/2022-…
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Biodiversity disclosure is in its infancy. Most companies prioritize climate over other environmental topics - those companies disclosing on biodiversity are setting commitments, but have yet to take action. Governments must commit to mandatory environmental disclosure at #COP15
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Why did we create the #TelcoGiants Scorecard? As these 12 #telecom companies are the primary providers of #internet access across the globe, the effects of their policies and practices on digital rights are in desperate need of renewed attention.
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We are excited to have launched our new report Sustainable Protein Transformation in China! Co-authored with Ontopology, it presents an overview of year-on-year performance of the largest #protein producers in #China.
Find out more and download it at ow.ly/SlH650Lktng!
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#GCForum22 takes a deep dive into the #FoodandBev & #personalcare sector and the #TechandTelecom sector, that share many commonalities and have the potential for an enormous positive impact on #children. #GCFbencmark22 #foodanddrink #bizchildrights
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ICCR welcomes the release of Mensuram Bonam, Faith-based Measures for Catholic Investors calling for investments to curb #ClimateChange, support #HumanRights, and address #foodsecurity. We thank member @SeamusPFinn for his role in bringing this to fruition bit.ly/3AWo2El
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The #TelcoGiants Scorecard is coming on Dec 5th.
Stay tuned for a deep dive into the policies and practices of the largest telco companies around the world!
Out now: the #CorporateHumanRightsBenchmark2022 from @SDGBenchmarks, which assesses 127 companies from the #foodandagriculture, automotive and ICT sectors on their #humanrights performance. See company scores, five-year trends and key findings: bit.ly/CHRB2022






















