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Menschenrechte. Unternehmen. Zukunft: Menschenrechtliche Sorgfaltspflicht im Unternehmenskontext

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Content: Artikel zu menschenrechtlicher Sorgfalt für den Verband Entwicklungspolitik Niedersachsen e.V. (VEN) Year: January 2020 Language: DE Keywords: Menschenrechtliche Sorgfaltspflicht, Nationaler Aktionsplan Wirtschaft und Menschenrechte (NAP), UN Leitprinzipien für Wirtschaft und Menschenrechte, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), human rights due diligence, Grundsatzerklärung, Policy, Code of Conduct, Menschenrechtliche Risikoanalyse, Abhilfemaßnahmen, Berichterstattung, Reporting, Beschwerdemechanismen, Grievance Mechanisms, NAP-Monitoring. Abstract: …

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Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining: Addressing Challenges in Global Supply Chains 

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Content: The paper addresses the various human rights related risks and challenges for companies resulting from ASM. It also provides a  practical guidance on how companies can address those issues in the framework of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). Following, it lists various good practice examples and an short overview of initiatives that…

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Focus on Human Rights

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Content: Summary Report of the Human Rights Impact Assessment for ICANN Year: May 2019 Language: EN Keywords: Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA), The ICANN organization, United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), human rights due diligence, human rights performance, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).  Abstract:  ICANN is as a globally operating organization with the mission of helping…

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WWF Report 2019

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Content: Assessment of Human Rights Due Diligence Processes for WWF Germany Year: April 2019 Language: EN Keywords: National Actionplan (NAP), UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF), wildlife conservation, human rights due diligence, risk management. Abstract: Conservation projects not only face security challenges with regard to organised…

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The Brazilian Case: The need to strengthen due diligence processes when states seem to fall back

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Content: This paper draws attention to the current human rights risks in Brazil and provide clear recommendations of action for businesses. It emphasises that businesses should strengthen their human rights due diligence. Year: April 2019 Language: EN Keywords: Brazil, Human Rights Due Diligence, Corporate Social Responsibility, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), Indigenous rights, Rainforest, Amazon, Bolsonaro. Abstract:…

Sustainable Finance, Finance and Human Rights, responsible finance, ESG
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Human Rights & Finance: What clients want, regulators expect, and investors should consider

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Content: This paper sets out the regulatory aspects linked to human rights in investments by financial service entities, including latest legal development and expectations for various stakeholders. It finally provides practical recommendations on how to integrate human rights into the investment decision-making process aligned with the UNGPs.  Year: February 2019 Language: EN Keywords: Sustainable Finance, Green Finance, Responsible Investment, ESG, UN…

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NAP-Standard Check: Erfüllt Ihr Unternehmen den NAP?

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Content: Broschüre zum „NAP-Standards-Check“ – Tool, mit dem Sie ermitteln können, ob Sie die Anforderungen des Nationalen Aktionsplans für Wirtschaft und Menschenrechte (NAP) der Bundesregierung erfüllen. Year: February 2019 Language: DE Keywords: Nationaler Aktionsplan Wirtschaft und Menschenrechte (NAP), UN Leitprinzipien für Wirtschaft und Menschenrechte, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), human rights…

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Umweltdialog Magazin- Achtung! Warum Unternehmen Menschenrechte beachten müssen

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Content: Beitrag im Umweltdialog Magazin: Wozu dient die menschenrechtliche Risikoanalyse? Year: Oktober 2018 Language: DE Keywords: Menschenrechtliche Risikoanalyse, UN Leitprinzipien für Wirtschaft und Menschenrechte, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), CSR-Richtlinien- Umsetzungsgesetz (CSR-RUG). Abstract: Ob in der Textilindustrie, im Rohstoffsektor oder in der Lebensmittelbranche – die Schattenseiten der globalen Wertschöpfungsketten – wie…

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WWF Bericht 2019

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Content: Untersuchung der menschenrechtlichen Sorgfaltsprozesse beim WWF Deutschland Year: April 2019 Language: DE Keywords: Nationaler Aktionsplan Wirtschaft und Menschenrechte (NAP), UN Leitprinzipien für Wirtschaft und Menschenrechte, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF), Naturschutz, human rights due diligence, menschenrechtliche Sorgfalt, Sozialstandards, Risikomanagement. Abstract: Naturschutzprojekte stehen oftmals nicht…

UN Global Compact, labour standards, climate change, human rights, work-life balance, diversity at work, health and safety, environment, green energy, anti-corruption, UN Global Compact Principles, business and human rights, women empowerment, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), human rights due diligence, corporate social responsibility
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2018 Communication on Progress (CoP)

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Content: Communication on Progress for the UN Global Compact 2018 Year: December 2018 Language: EN Keywords: UN Global Compact, labour standards, climate change, human rights, work-life balance, diversity at work, health and safety, environment, green energy, anti-corruption, UN Global Compact Principles, business and human rights, women empowerment, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), human rights due diligence,…