Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
The Companies Act has failed to make environmental and social reporting simpler and more effective according to a new report released today by The Corporate Responsibility (CORE) Coalition.
Monday, March 8th, 2010
Responding to government’s statement on the findings of an enquiry conducted by the Joint Committee for Human Rights, The CORE Coalition state dissappointment.
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
CORE, Leigh Day & Co, The TUC, Amnesty International, Rights & Accountability in Development (RAID), One World Action, Global Witness and The Cornerhouse wrote to the European Commission, raising concerns regarding the UK Government’s position in relation to the European Court of Justice ruling in Owusu v Jackson.
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
Prestigious committee tells government explore proposal for a Commission for Business, Human Rights and the Environment, CORE responds.
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
A unique court case, brought by four Nigerian victims of Shell oil spills, in conjunction with Friends of the Earth Netherlands, begins on Thursday 3rd December in the court at The Hague. This is the first time in history that a Dutch company has been brought to trial before a Dutch court for damages abroad.
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
It’s 25 years since toxic gas leaked from the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, poisoning local citizens. Over 15,000 people died as a result of leak and hundreds of thousands have suffered health impacts including blindness, respiratory illness and birth defects. Local campaigners say that the disused plant continues to leak contaminated waste into local water sources.
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
The UK parliamentary inquiry finished hearing evidence today, and cross examined representatives of government. The committee’s report, with recommendations to Government in the sphere of business and human rights, is expected in the autumn.
Friday, May 1st, 2009
Leading UK charities propose new Commission on Business, Human Rights & The Environment.
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
This report produced by The European Coalition for Corporate Justice (ECCJ) illustrates how a range of reforms, such as through reforms to the liability of multi-national enterprises (MNEs) could help ensure European companies adhere to ethical behavior when operating outside Europe.
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
The Corporate Responsibility (CORE) Coalition’s Chair Peter Frankental goes head-to-head with Peter Davis of Ethical Corporation on the issue of access to justice for victims of corporate abuse.