Publications CA
Up one levelShell - Two unresolved CSR issues in 2011
In this report, two controversial cases are described: Shells role in the oppression of the indigenous Guarani people in Brazil, and Shells choice to operate in the vulnerable environment of the Arctic.
Ahold - An unresolved CSR issue in 2011
This company profile of Ahold provides an analysis of one particular unresolved corporate social responsibility issue that occurred in and was addressed in 2011.
Case study on the Peruvian mango supply chain
This briefing, highlighting labour rights violations at mango plantations in Peru, illustrates that companies do not automatically behave responsibly throughout its supply chain, nor impose upon themselves a duty of care. The case study among others identifies that workers at the beginning of the Peruvian mango supply chain work long days for poverty wages and under substandard circumstances. In effect the case study shows that Europe is currently failing to ensure that responsible standards are being met by its multinationals.
OECD Watch Quarterly Case Update November 2011
The highlights of this Quarterly Case Update include developments in OECD Guidelines cases filed against among others Xstrata Copper regarding impacts on periglacial environments in Argentina, Barrick Gold regarding human rights abuses at its Porgera JV Mine in Papua New Guinea, Royal Dutch Shell regarding its disclosure of oil spills in Nigeria, Arcelor Mittal for mismanagement of the community fund in Liberia and Intex resources regarding its nickel mining practices in the Philippines.
Out of Focus
MakeITfairs report “Out of focus” on digital camera companies in Vietnam reveals that the major issue faced by workers is the lack of freedom of association and collective bargaining power. Although the Vietnamese labour law only permits one legal trade union, without taking proactive steps, the electronics companies in Vietnam risk wildcat strikes.
