Partnership will benefit the Global Fund to help bring about an AIDS-free generation by 2015. ATLANTA, Dec. 1, 2011 - The Coca-Cola Company today announced a multi-year partnership with (RED) to raise awareness and money for the Global Fund's efforts…
Nestlé has decided to work with the Fair Labor Association (FLA) to investigate whether children are working on cocoa farms supplying its factories. The FLA is a non-profit multi-stakeholder initiative that works with major companies to improve working conditions in…
The world's largest reinsurer, Munich Re, has called for new climate protection initiatives. The United Nations Climate Change Conference -- which began today in Durban, South Africa -- may result in some progress in the second negotiating track (i.e. adaptation…
A new report by the ITUC on core labour standards in Thailand, published to coincide with the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) review of its trade policies, reveals serious violations of fundamental workers’ rights including a high degree of prevalence of…
Major global companies including Motorola Mobility, Deutsche Bank, Bloomberg, Method and BD (Becton, Dickinson and Co.) have procured or have pledged to procure at least 25 percent of their operations' power consumption from wind energy. They announced their commitment to…
The tourism industry needs to make human rights a core part of its operations and future development if it is to be taken seriously on claims to sustainability. Campaign group Tourism Concern issued a challenge to the sector at World Travel…
The Japanese consumer electronics giant Panasonic is willing to invest in a recycling facility in Thailand, but only after the country legislates home-appliance recycling, according to company executives. "From the business perspective and strategy, we're ready. What we are waiting…
A new study conducted by the non-profit, non-partisan Center for Political Accountability with the Zicklin Center at University of Pennsylvania examines how major businesses spend money to influence politics. The study identified a total of 29 indicators to gauge disclosure, policies, compliance and…
As one of the largest denim producers in the world, Levi Strauss & Co. wanted to make a difference in people’s lives that extended beyond fashion. As part of this strategy, the company is releasing 2 million pairs of jeans…
Shell is close to reaching a settlement with the United States in a bribery case in Nigeria. It is expected that the Anglo-Dutch oil company will receive a 30 million dollar fine. Shell has been charged with the large-scale bribery…
