Other sectors

The sectors in this dossier are amongst others the auto industry and the tourism sector.

Other Sectors News

A troubling reality behind the electric car

21-03-2011

The supply chain of the electric car battery is faced with serious sustainability challenges. This is the conclusion of the SOMO report “The electric car battery; sustainability in the supply chain”, published today. The expected profits from lithium, one of the basic materials for the electric car battery, already create social tensions in Bolivia, while workers rights are violated at battery manufacturing plants in China. These issues need to be taken into account when companies and politicians discuss the costs and benefits of the electric car.

Electronics industry: auto industry as an example?

24-03-2010

None of the ten largest automotive companies (Fiat, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Suzuki, Toyota and Volkswagen) consider the human rights impacts of the mining of their metals as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts. These companies are at risk of being linked to grave human rights violations. These are the main findings in SOMO’s paper (February 2010) 'Driven by responsibility? Top ten car manufacturers – A CSR analysis'. While the urgent need to address such issues is recognized by other industries, such as the electronics industry, automotive companies have remained passive until now. Many car manufacturers gave a reaction on this report.

Automakers not driven by responsibility

24-02-2010

None of the ten largest automotive companies consider the human rights impacts of the mining of their metals as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts. These companies are at risk of being linked to grave human rights violations. These are the main findings in SOMO’s paper 'Driven by responsibility? Top ten car manufacturers – A CSR analysis'.