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The 9th session of negotiations on the #BizHumanRights #BindingTreaty marked a shift towards concrete discussions on the substance of the treaty. This is a key step forward indicating global commitment to accountability & human rights. Learn more here 👉business-humanrights.org/en/blog/reflec…

Today, @Europarl_EN adopted its position on the first EU wide corporate accountability law in a landmark vote. The #CSDDD marks a turning point for business in the EU & beyond🌍 ➡️Here’s what the draft law says as negotiations start with @EUCouncil🧵

In addition to potentially severe degenerative consequences, the researchers also believe that microplastic contamination in our brains can cause short-term health effects such as cognitive impairment, neurotoxicity and altered neurotransmitter levels. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Check out our April Cocoa Matters Newsletter! Inside you'll find: 🍫 Updates about our 2024 Partnership Meeting #WCFPM 🇨🇴 #SustainableCocoa in the Colombian Amazon 🌳 The Latest #CocoaAndForests Initiative news! Read all about it: ow.ly/b6KM50NVv1A

🆕 Are the banks financing the extraction of transition minerals doing enough on human rights? Banks play a pivotal role in the #JustTransition to clean energy. We looked at banks financing mining in South Africa... 1/ bit.ly/3V7LDuU

Pesticides are fueling the global #biodiversitycrisis⛽ Our biodiversity research manager, @evegleeson_ breaks down the impact of pesticides and how investors can help to address #biodiversityloss in the industry. Read our new briefing on pesticides⬇ shareaction.org/news/a-growing…

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change @IPCC_CH report should be a resounding call to governments, business and investors to take urgent action Our reaction⬇ shareaction.org/news/shareacti… #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #IPCC

Our own @kellyshields145 in @Reuters on why we're urging investors to vote against @creditsuisse new climate plan. The bank's current oil & gas policy won't stop the flow of finance to new fossil fuel projects⬇ reuters.com/business/susta…

@Meta @WhatsApp @verge @jaypeters When our @rankingrights 2022 #BigTech Scorecard assessed companies on how clearly they disclose that they directly notify users when they change their terms of service prior to these changes coming into effect, @Meta came in 6th, w/ a disappointing 34%. rankingdigitalrights.org/bts22/indicato…

South Africa declares ‘national state of disaster’ over the country’s worst-ever blackouts. Policy changes will drive private power production outside the government monopoly, but experts and investors warn that these will take years to bear fruit. on.ft.com/40KyFFE

So far this month, at least 15 states have introduced legislation to expand #DataPrivacy protections. Nonetheless, as we observe #DataPrivacyWeek, "a vast majority of the country still lacks comprehensive protections," says @washingtonpost's @viaCristiano. washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/…

The biggest asset managers voted much more conservatively in 2022 than before. The big 4 backed a third fewer shareholder votes, blocking progress for people and planet. Learn more in the full report ⬇ shareaction.org/reports/voting… #VotingMatters

Time is running out to enact policies that will allow us to avoid the next high-cost #climate catastrophe, but what does responsible climate policy engagement look like for companies? Now Out: Leading Lobbying Practices to Drive 1.5°C Policy Action 👉bit.ly/3QGsPRe

COMING SOON ⚡ The Corruption Perceptions Index 2022 will be published on 31 January. Stay tuned! #CPI2022

This week's #ESG Interview is with Sue Armstrong-Brown, Global Director of Environmental Impact at @CDP. She expects #nature-related reporting to surge despite the lack of a firm mandate in Montreal. Read more of @GillWadsworth's write up here: esginvestor.net/biodiversity-d…

"But an investigation by @climate has found that the [Alliance to End Plastic Waste] is dominated by petrochemical companies that have a stake in keeping the world hooked on plastic, and that its efforts are scarcely making an impact." bloomberg.com/features/2022-…

With #BigPharma focused on patenting strategies that extend monopolies/block lower-cost generics, shareholders ask $ABBV, $AMGN, $BMY, $LLY, $GILD, $JNJ, $MRK, $PFE & $REGN to report on whether #patent protections reduce people's access to medicine bit.ly/3HwkuNe

Biodiversity disclosure is in its infancy. Most companies prioritize climate over other environmental topics - those companies disclosing on biodiversity are setting commitments, but have yet to take action. Governments must commit to mandatory environmental disclosure at #COP15

Why did we create the #TelcoGiants Scorecard? As these 12 #telecom companies are the primary providers of #internet access across the globe, the effects of their policies and practices on digital rights are in desperate need of renewed attention. rankingdigitalrights.org/tgs22/key-find…

We are excited to have launched our new report Sustainable Protein Transformation in China! Co-authored with Ontopology, it presents an overview of year-on-year performance of the largest #protein producers in #China. Find out more and download it at ow.ly/SlH650Lktng!