Nieuwe publicaties
Up one levelING - Overview of controversial business practices in 2009
This brief company profile is a joint initiative of SOMO (Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations) and the VBDO (Vereniging van Beleggers voor Duurzame Ontwikkeling). It provides an overview of business practices that may be considered unsustainable, irresponsible, or controversial and that took place or were addressed in 2009.
Heineken - Overview of controversial business practices in 2009
This brief company profile is a joint initiative of SOMO (Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations) and the VBDO (Vereniging van Beleggers voor Duurzame Ontwikkeling). It provides an overview of business practices that may be considered unsustainable, irresponsible, or controversial and that took place or were addressed in 2009.
Handel en Maatschappelijk Verantwoord Ondernemen
In 2010, SOMO published a series of memos which focus on the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and trade. The first publication in the serie examines CSR aspects of trade missions. The Dutch government sees CSR as an 'export article', and its ambition is to integrate CSR into all government activities to promote trade, with specific attention to trade missions.
Royal Dutch Shell - Overview of controversial business practices in 2009
This brief company profile is a joint initiative of SOMO (Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations) and the VBDO (Vereniging van Beleggers voor Duurzame Ontwikkeling). It provides an overview of business practices that may be considered unsustainable, irresponsible, or controversial and that took place or were addressed in 2009.
Fugro - Overview of controversial business practices in 2009
This brief company profile is a joint initiative of SOMO (Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations) and the VBDO (Vereniging van Beleggers voor Duurzame Ontwikkeling). It provides an overview of business practices that may be considered unsustainable, irresponsible, or controversial and that took place or were addressed in 2009.
Unilever - Overview of controversial business practices in 2009
This brief company profile is a joint initiative of SOMO (Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations) and the VBDO (Vereniging van Beleggers voor Duurzame Ontwikkeling). It provides an overview of business practices that may be considered unsustainable, irresponsible, or controversial and that took place or were addressed in 2009.
SBM Offshore - Overview of controversial business practices in 2009
This brief company profile is a joint initiative of SOMO (Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations) and the VBDO (Vereniging van Beleggers voor Duurzame Ontwikkeling). It provides an overview of business practices that may be considered unsustainable, irresponsible, or controversial and that took place or were addressed in 2009.
Aegon - Overview of controversial business practices in 2009
This brief company profile is a joint initiative of SOMO (Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations) and the VBDO (Vereniging van Beleggers voor Duurzame Ontwikkeling). It provides an overview of business practices that may be considered unsustainable, irresponsible, or controversial and that took place or were addressed in 2009.
Financing Food
Financing Food focuses on how derivative markets work and on speculation in food and agricultural products. This study demonstrates how the futures market for agricultural products, in particular, has changed and is being disrupted by new speculators, growing index funds and commodities funds. This can have an influence on food prices, which can rise as a result, making food too expensive for the poor inhabitants of developing countries.
Ahold - Overview of controversial business practices in 2009
This brief company profile is a joint initiative of SOMO (Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations) and the VBDO (Vereniging van Beleggers voor Duurzame Ontwikkeling). It provides an overview of business practices that may be considered unsustainable, irresponsible, or controversial and that took place or were addressed in 2009.
KPN - Overview of controversial business practices in 2009
This brief company profile is a joint initiative of SOMO (Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations) and the VBDO (Vereniging van Beleggers voor Duurzame Ontwikkeling). It provides an overview of business practices that may be considered unsustainable, irresponsible, or controversial and that took place or were addressed in 2009.
buyITfair - duurzaam inkopen van computers
In de elektronicasector bestaan grote problemen; zowel bij de winning van grondstoffen, als bij het productieproces en de verwerking van elektronisch afval. Dit is meerdere malen aangetoond door onderzoek van SOMO en andere organisaties.
Series for SRI-engagement - Production in low-wage countries
Advice for ethical investors: factsheets on the electronics sector Among Social Responsable Investers the popularity of the engagementmodel is increasing (SRI), besides the inclusion and exclusion strategy based on ESG (Environmental, Social en Governance) criteria. The strategy of active commitment is becoming increasingly popular among ethical investors: with increasing frequency they are pursuing an active dialogue with the management of businesses to encourage them to improve their record on human rights and environmental awareness.
Series for SRI-engagement - Metal mining
Advice for ethical investors: factsheets on the electronics sector Among Social Responsable Investers the popularity of the engagementmodel is increasing (SRI), besides the inclusion and exclusion strategy based on ESG (Environmental, Social en Governance) criteria. The strategy of active commitment is becoming increasingly popular among ethical investors: with increasing frequency they are pursuing an active dialogue with the management of businesses to encourage them to improve their record on human rights and environmental awareness.
Series for SRI-engagement - E-waste
Advice for ethical investors: factsheets on the electronics sector Among Social Responsable Investers the popularity of the engagementmodel is increasing (SRI), besides the inclusion and exclusion strategy based on ESG (Environmental, Social en Governance) criteria. The strategy of active commitment is becoming increasingly popular among ethical investors: with increasing frequency they are pursuing an active dialogue with the management of businesses to encourage them to improve their record on human rights and environmental awareness.
