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Automakers not driven by responsibility

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'.

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Olympic medals made of electronic waste

Olympic medals made of electronic waste
16-02-2010

For the first time in Olympic history, the medals at the Olympic Games contain gold, silver and copper that has been recovered from electronic waste (e-waste). The recovery of medals from e-waste is important, because it reduces demand for scarce metals such as gold and copper. The mining of metals is often tied up with a wide range of social and environmental risks.

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Gemstones: A rough cut

Gemstones: A rough cut
09-02-2010

Colourful gemstones, such as sapphires, rubies and emeralds, grace a huge amount of jewellery. But the world behind these gemstones looks a lot less attractive, poor working conditions are widespread. This is shown from a new study by SOMO into the supply chain of coloured gemstones.

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MVO Platform speaks during hearing in the Lower House

MVO Platform speaks during hearing in the Lower House
15-01-2010

The MVO Platform argues for supplementary legislation in the area of the liability of Dutch parent companies for breaches of internationally recognised standards by subsidiary companies.

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E-waste: how to address the problem?

E-waste: how to address the problem?
17-12-2009

With a shift in recycling and production of consumer electronics, the E-waste problem can be addressed. The ‘E-waste policy paper’, published today by SOMO, provides proposals for policy and action.

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