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New Platform Sheds Lights on Multinationals and Human Rights
Business and Human Rights Resource Center released an interactive platform that sheds light on the effects companies and governments have on human rights.
Benetton Finally Agrees to Contribute to Rana Plaza Victims’ Fund
Benetton announced last week that it would contribute to a fund set up to compensate victims of the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh.
PR Firm Edelman Ends Relationship with U.S. Oil Lobby
Edelman has ended its relationship with the American Petroleum Institute after a long and lucrative relationship.
Accused of Condoning Rape, Brazilian Beer Company Drops Carnaval Ad Campaign
A leading brand of beer in Brazil, Skol, found itself in controversy after a poorly thought-out advertising campaign came across as condoning rape.
Five Years After Deepwater Horizon, Can BP Repair Its Reputation?
It has been almost five years since the Deepwater Horizon disaster in the Gulf of Mexico claimed 11 lives and became the largest oil spill in world history.
Unilever, P&G Join Closed Loop Fund to Boost Municipal Recycling
Unilever and P&G have joined the Closed Loop Fund, a multi-stakeholder program that seeks to invest up to $100 million in recycling programs.
Chipotle’s Earnings Call: A Business Case for Sustainable Sourcing
Chipotle's earnings call on Feb. 3 was about more than financial accomplishments: It was a business case for sustainable meat and responsibly-grown food.
Why Stella Artois Wants You to “Buy a Lady a Drink”
Stella Artois “Buy a Lady a Drink” campaign opened last week at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah in a partnership with Water.org.
Mars Announces Updated Global Deforestation Policy
Mars Inc. has announced what it says is a more aggressive policy towards addressing deforestation within its beef, soy and paper supply chains.
Recycling with Purpose: Chevy Volt Battery Cases Become Duck Houses in Russia
In Warren, Michigan, Chevy Volt battery cases become duck houses that are shipped to Russia to preserve an endangered species.
EICC and Electronics Industry Promise to Fight Forced Labor in Malaysia
The Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC) announced it will conduct audits in Malaysia to halt forced labor abuses in factories.
Timberland Reforestation Program Slowly Sowing Seeds of Change in Haiti
In anticipation of the five-year anniversary of Haiti’s devastating earthquake, Timberland is promoting work it has done in Haiti. Beneficial or self-serving?