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Weekly Updates: Companies we have invited to respond to concerns
Section 4: Companies beginning with L-O
(10 Feb 2005 – 22 Jan 2014)
The following chart lists companies we invited to respond to concerns raised by civil society and highlighted in our Weekly Updates – indicating the country, issue, and whether or not the company has sent us a response – with a link to the allegations and any response. Any company that has not yet responded is welcome to do so at any time.
This section of the chart covers companies with names beginning L-O; the other five alphabetical sections are here: http://www.business-humanrights.org/Documents/Update-Charts
Our free Weekly Updates include the latest news and reports on companies’ human rights impacts: positive steps they are taking, and alleged abuses. Over 17,500 opinion leaders worldwide have registered for the Updates. You can sign up to receive the Updates at: www.business-humanrights.org/Updates
When we plan to include allegations of misconduct in a Weekly Update, we invite the named company to respond, and any response appears in the Update. This helps ensure balance and encourages companies to address concerns raised by civil society. Since we launched the Updates in February 2005, over 70% of companies have responded. In some cases this has led to further comments, and then a further response by the company. In this way the Updates can help to keep issues alive until they have been addressed on the ground.
A list of the positive steps by companies that have been featured in our Weekly Updates is available here: www.business-humanrights.org/Documents/Update-Charts
Company(L-O)
Country Date of our
Update
Issue Resp-onse?
Labuan Re(Malaysia)
Burma 20 Aug 2008
Burma Campaign UK says firms providing insurance to companies operating in Burma "support dictators". Click here
No
Lajat (Grupo Lajat) (Mexico)
Mexico 26 Apr 2006
Allegations that Grupo Lajat blocked trade unions and was involved in threats against unionists. Click here
Yes
Lahmeyer(Germany)
Sudan 11 May 2005
Merowe Dam, in which Lahmeyer is involved, will displace thousands & has not been adequately assessed for environmental impact, according to International Rivers Network & Corner House. Click here
Yes
Lahmeyer(Germany)
Sudan 26 Apr, 3 & 10 May 2006
3 civilians killed during protests over Merowe dam. Click here
Yes
Lahmeyer(Germany)
Sudan 12, 19 Sep,
17 Oct 2007
UN Special Rapporteur on adequate housing concerned about forced evictions & other abuses related to the Merowe dam project. Includes comments on Laymeyer’s statement from Ali Askouri, Leadership Office of Hamdab Affected People, and Laymeyer counter-response. Click here
Yes
Lahmeyer(Germany)
Sudan 12 May 2010
European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights files complaint against Lahmeyer executives over Sudan dam project's impact on social rights. Click here
Yes
Laird India 24 Nov Cividep raises concerns about working conditions in No
(UK) 2010 mobile phone manufacturing plants in Sriperumbudur, near Chennai. Click here
Latécoère(France)
Tunisia 3 Jul 2013
Aeronautic equipment manufacturer Latécoère is facing protests by workers accusing the company over health & safety problems, as well as other bad working conditions. Click here (French only)
Yes
Lazare Kaplan (USA)
Angola 13 Sep 2006
Security companies for diamond mining operations in Cuango responsible for killings, torture, beatings & other abuses, says report. Click here
Yes
Lazare Kaplan (USA)
Angola 1 Oct 2008
Report says mining companies' arbitrary seizure & destruction of farmlands causing widespread hunger & deepening poverty. Click here
No
Lebanese Family Club (Iraq)
Iraq 22 May 2013
At least 5 die when floating restaurant owned by Lebanese Family Club sinks in Baghdad. Click here
No
Ledesma (Argentina)
Argentina 16 Aug, 8 Nov 2006
Ledesma accused of complicity with detention, torture & “disappearance” of over 400 people by dictatorship’s security forces in 1976; also accused of recent pollution resulting in illness & death. Click here (Spanish only)
Yes
Lee Group(Nigeria)
Nigeria 2 Jun 2008
Workers allege "inhuman treatment", use of child labour and ban on unionization at Lee Group factory. Click here
Yes
Lenovo (China)
China 10 Jan, 14 Mar 2007
Students and Scholars against Corporate Misbehaviour (SACOM) report alleges widespread labour abuses among suppliers of major technology & electronics brands including Lenovo. Click here
No
Lenovo (China)
Sudan 12 Dec 2007
Olympic Dream for Darfur calls on Olympic corporate sponsors, including Lenovo, to raise Sudan concerns with Chinese Govt. Click here
Yes
Lenovo (China)
China 11 Feb 2009
"High Tech Misery in China": Natl. Labor Committee (US) alleges labour abuses at Mae Tay keyboard factory supplying Dell, HP, IBM, Lenovo, Microsoft. Click here
Yes
Leonhardt & Blumberg(Germany)
So. Asia 16 Oct 2013
Leonhardt & Blumberg Group accused of sending toxic ship for breaking in South Asia - NGOs call on firm to dispose of hazardous materials safely. Click here
Yes
Lev Leviev Group (Israel/USA)
Angola 13 Sep 2006
Security companies for diamond mining operations in Cuango responsible for killings, torture, beatings & other abuses, says report. Click here
Yes
Lev Leviev Group (Israel/USA)
Israel/Occupied Territories,
Angola, USA,
Burma
16, 30 Jan
2008
Adalah-NY (Coalition for Justice in the Middle East) asks Oxfam not to accept donations from Lev Leviev due to alleged abuses in Occupied Territories, Angola, New York, sourcing from Burma. Includes rejoinder by Adalah-NY to Lev Leviev response. Click here
Yes
LG Chem(So. Korea)
Dem. Rep. of Congo
6 Aug 2008
DanWatch report alleges mobile phones linked to metal mining abuses. Click here
No
LG Electronics(So. Korea)
Dem. Rep. of Congo
6, 13 Aug 2008
DanWatch report alleges mobile phones linked to metal mining abuses. Click here
Yes
LG Electronics(So. Korea)
China 14 Jul 2010
Coalition of Chinese NGOs issues report alleging IT brands are using suppliers who pollute China's water bodies with heavy metals; update criticises companies for non-responsiveness. Click here
Yes
LG Electronics(So. Korea)
China 6 Oct, 10 Nov 2010
New report on heavy metal pollution of water bodies by suppliers to major technoglogy brands. Click here
Yes
Lidl(Germany)
Asia 18 Mar, 22 Jul 2009
Clean Clothes Campaign report "Cashing in" says discount model leads to labour abuses at factories in Asia supplying Aldi, Carrefour, Lidl, Tesco, Wal-Mart. Click here
Yes
Limited Brands (USA)
UK 19 Oct 2011
Labour Behind the Label report examines to what extent workers in supply chains of UK high street brands are being paid a living wage. Click here
No
LINKdotNet (Egypt)
Egypt 23 Feb 2011
Follow-up to Human Rights First letter to LINKdotNet re circumstances of the service blackout prior to the revolution. Click here
Yes
Lion Apparel (USA)
Global 9, 23, 30 Jul 2008
"Subsidizing Sweatshops" report says companies supplying US state uniforms source from firms "engaged in serious human rights & labor violations". Companies mentioned include Lion Apparel. Click here
Yes
Lloyd's of London(UK)
Burma 20 Aug 2008
Burma Campaign UK says firms providing insurance to companies operating in Burma "support dictators". Click here
Yes
Lockheed Martin(USA)
USA 19 Dec 2012
Global Witness issues new call for more companies to clarify positions on conflict minerals lawsuit. Click here
No
Lotus Travel Service(Germany)
Burma 21 Jan 2009
Burma Campaign UK adds 30 firms to "Dirty List", including Lotus Travel Service. Click here
No
Lombard Odier (Switzerland)
Global 17 Oct 2012
Tax Justice Network alleges 16 banks aid the rich to avoid taxes, leading to the flow of capital out of developing countries. Click here
No
London Stock Exchange (UK)
Congo, DRC,
Zimbabwe
8 August 2012
Report examines how companies can trade on UK stock markets regardless of conduct in conflict zones. Click here
No
Lonmin (UK)
South Africa
18 & 25 Jul
2007
Bench Marks Foundation report says platinum mines in North West Province owned by companies including Lonmin putting workers' & communities' health at risk. Click here
No
Lonmin (UK)
South Africa
16 Jan 2013
7 companies nominated for 2013 "Public Eye Awards for the worst cases of corporate human rights abuses & environmental misdeeds". Click here
Yes
Lonmin (UK)
South Africa
6 Nov 2013
Bench Marks Foundation says Lonmin has failed to live up to its CSR commitments for 10 years, including to provide adequate housing for mine workers. Click here
Yes
Lotto Sports(Italy)
Global 22 Jan 2014
Efforts to address child labour in supply chains. Click here Yes
Louis Dreyfus (France)
Global 12 Sep 2012
Oxfam report raises concerns about impacts of Archer Daniels Midland, Bunge, Cargill & Louis Dreyfus trading activities on small farmers in poor countries, their access to land & impact on women. Click here
Yes
Lufthansa(Germany)
Israel & Occupied
Palestinian Territories
23 May 2012
Airlines cancel Israel flights for over 60% of pro-Palestinian fly-in protesters after receiving passenger blacklist from Israeli Govt. Click here
Yes
Lufthansa(Germany)
Turkey 12 Jun 2013
Petition urges Lufthansa to change dangerous goods policy after tear gas carried by airline is allegedly used in repressing protests in Turkey. Click here
Yes
Lundin Petroleum(Sweden)
Sudan 23 Jun 2010
NGOs report on alleged complicity by oil companies in human rights abuses during Sudan's civil war, 1997-2003. Click here.
Yes
Lundin Mining (Canada)
DRC 18 Apr 2012
Report accuses mining companies in Katanga (DRC) of negative impacts such as relocation, land grabbing and violence Click here
No
Lundin (Sweden)
Sudan 25 Apr 2012
NGO coalition shareholder resolution with Lundin calls for "full cooperation" with Swedish Public Prosecutor's investigation into intl. crimes in Sudan Click here
Yes
Lvivske Ukraine 4 Feb Ukrainian Trade Union Federation lists companies that No
Konstruktorske Buro (Ukraine)
2009 have not paid employees' salaries - list includes Lvivske Konstruktorske Buro. Click here
Lyondell (USA)
USA 15 & 22 Aug 2007
Mossville, Louisiana residents have high levels of toxic chemicals in their blood & environment, according to US Govt. data - NGO report says nearby factories, including a Lyondell facility, are responsible. Click here
No
M&C Saatchi (UK)
Bahrain 12 Dec 2012
"PR Watch" initiative raises concerns about PR firms' work in connection with Bahrain Govt., given the govt's human rights record. Click here
No
Macy's (USA)
Guatemala 27 Oct 2010
Natl. Labor Committee (US) alleges labour abuses at Alianza Fashion factory - including forced overtime, low wages, denial of freedom of association. Click here
Yes
Macquarie (Australia)
Mexico 14 Nov 2012
Mexico: Local communities protest major wind farm in Oaxaca claiming it would adversely affect their livelihood; protesters allegedly subject to intimidation & death threats. Click here
Yes
Mae Tay(China)
China 11, 18 Feb 2009
"High Tech Misery in China": Natl. Labor Committee (US) alleges labour abuses at Mae Tay keyboard factory supplying Dell, HP, IBM, Lenovo, Microsoft. Click here
Yes
Maersk (Denmark)
China 17 Jan 2007
Labor groups raise concerns about positions of multinational & their business organizations regarding China’s proposed labour law reform. Click here
No
Maersk (Denmark)
India 3 Feb 2010
Intl. Transport Workers' Federation alleges Maersk contractor SC Thakur beat up port workers in Mumbai. Gateway Terminals India (part of Maersk) responded. Click here
Yes
MAG Silver (Canada)
Mexico 7 Nov 2012
2 activists opposing MAG Silver mining operation killed. Click here
Yes
Malcolm Dunstan & Associates(UK)
Burma 21 Jan 2009
Burma Campaign UK adds 30 firms to "Dirty List", including Malcolm Dunstan & Associates. Click here
No
Mango(Spain)
Bangladesh
8 May 2013
Rana Plaza garment factory collapse in Bangladesh; over 1100 dead. Click here
Yes
Manhattan Minerals (USA)
Peru 2 Mar 2006
Tambogrande mine ignored opposition from local farmers, says Christian Aid report, “Unearthing the truth”. Click here
Yes
Manulife(Canada)
Sudan 12 Dec 2007
Olympic Dream for Darfur calls on Olympic corporate sponsors, including Manulife, to raise Sudan concerns with Chinese Govt. Click here
No
Maple Energy (USA)
Peru 10 Aug 2011
Amazon native communities allege oil spill by Maple Energy harmed the environment and their health.Click here [in Spanish]
Yes
Maple Energy (USA)
Peru 18 Jul 2012
Compliance Advisor/Ombudsman of IFC closed the Maple Energy case despite new oil spill with social & environmental impacts, says NGO. Click here
Yes
Marathon Oil (USA)
Global 22 Feb 2012
NGO concerns over oil industry lobbying against Section 1504 of US Dodd-Frank Act on disclosure of payments to governments. Click here
Yes
Mareña Renovables (Mexico)
Mexico 14 Nov 2012
Mexico: Local communities protest major wind farm in Oaxaca claiming it would adversely affect their livelihood; protesters allegedly subject to intimidation & death threats. Click here
Yes
Marfig (Brazil)
Brazil 24 Jun 2009
Greenpeace report on cattle sector raises concerns including forced labour, deforestation causing climate change. Click here.
No
Marine Harvest Global 11 Dec 10 companies with "worst corporate social responsibility Yes
(Norway) 2013 records" nominated for 2014 Public Eye Awards. Click here
Mark Stewart Productions (UK)
Bahrain 12 Dec 2012
"PR Watch" initiative raises concerns about PR firms' work in connection with Bahrain Govt., given the govt's human rights record. Click here
No
Marks & Spencer (UK)
India 15 Aug 2012
Follow-up report on exploitation of child workers and Dalit children exposes lack of action by intl. clothing brands. Click here
Yes
Marks & Spencer (UK)
Cambodia 1 May 2013
NGOs allege violence & illegal dismissal of unionised workers at E-Garment factory, owned by Yee Tung and supplying major intl. brands. Click here
Yes
Mars(USA)
Global 13 Mar 2013
Oxfam launches campaign: “Behind the Brands - Food Justice and the 'Big 10' Food and Beverage Companies". Click here
Yes
Martinson Konfektion (Sweden)
India, Pakistan
2 May 2007
SwedWatch report reveals Swedish local govts. sourcing equipment & textiles for healthcare manufactured in poor working conditions in India, Pakistan. Providers include Martinson Konfektion. Click here
Yes
Marussia-Cosworth(UK)
Bahrain 18 Apr 2012
Concerns raised by NGOs about Formula One and its teams ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, given the human rights situation in the country. Click here
No
Maruti Suzuki(India)
India 31 Jul 2013
1 year on from incident at Maruti Suzuki Plant in Haryana that led to arrest of 147 workers (still awaiting trial), and termination of over 2000 workers
No
Matalan(UK)
Cambodia 1 May 2013
NGOs allege violence & illegal dismissal of unionised workers at E-Garment factory, owned by Yee Tung and supplying major intl. brands. Click here
Yes
Mattel(USA)
China 21 Sep 2011
SACOM concerns re suicide, working conditions at Sturdy Products factory. Click here
Yes
Matrix/TACT Testware (Israel)
Palestine 16 May 2012
Report criticises HP & other technology companies for their alleged role in Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories. Click here
Yes
Max India (India)
India 4 Jan 2006
Times of India article says pharmaceutical plants poison ground water in Punjab village. [Note: Max India response says it does not operate in Toansa & was mentioned erroneously in Times of India report] Click here
Yes
McAfee (USA)
Pakistan 7 Mar 2012
Pakistan Govt. calls for proposals for internet filtering, blocking system - Pakistan-based NGO Bolo Bhi calls on tech firms not to bid. Click here
No
MCC8 Group (China)
Philippines
22 Feb 2012
NGOs concerned by Intex Resources' potential partnership with Chinese firm MCC8 for Mindoro Nickel Project. Click here
Yes
McDonald’s (USA)
USA 11 Jan 2006
Tomato pickers allege McDonald's using new voluntary certification programme instead of adequately addressing working conditions & pay issues. Click here
Yes
McDonald’s (USA)
Sudan 12 Dec 2007
Olympic Dream for Darfur calls on Olympic corporate sponsors, including McDonald's, to raise Sudan concerns with Chinese Govt. Click here
Yes
McDonald’s (USA)
Azerbaijan 27 Jun 2012
Union files lawsuit against McDonald’s over dismissal of unionist; claims union members were forced to leave union. Click here
Yes
McDonald’s (USA)
Global 12 Jun 2013
Protests in over 30 countries against McDonald's over al-leged labour rights abuses. Click here
Yes
McLaren(UK)
Bahrain 18 Apr 2012
Concerns raised by NGOs about Formula One and its teams ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, given the human rights situation in the country. Click here
No
McLaren- Bahrain 18 Apr Concerns raised by NGOs about Formula One and its No
Mercedes(UK)
2012 teams ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, given the human rights situation in the country. Click here
MedcoEnergi (Indonesia)
Indonesia 11 Jul 2007
Friends of the Earth calls on major banks to withhold further loans from Lapindo Brantas gas project (owned by companies including Energi Mega Persada) until it compensates people displaced by Sidoarjo mud volcano disaster. Click here
Yes
Mediterranean Resources(Jordan)
Jordan 17 Sep 2008
Human trafficking & wide range of abuses at Mediterranean Resources, according to US-based National Labor Committee - supplies Hanesbrands, Wal-Mart. Click here
Yes
Mediterranean Shipping Com-pany (Switzer-land)
India 17 Oct 2012
NGOs urge EU Council not to support Commission pro-posal on shipbreaking as it will "legalise export of hazard-ous end-of-life ships to developing countries". Click here
Yes
Medoro/Gran Colombia Gold(Colombia)
Colombia 2 Nov 2011
Allegations of abuse of rights to access to land, water and free, prior & informed consultation by the company Medoro/Gran Colombia Gold. Click here
Yes
Mehadrin (Israel)
Israel/ Palestine
3 Apr 2013
Tesco supplier Mehadrin still mislabelling products from illegal settlements as "produce of Israel", says Corporate Watch. Click here
No
Mekorot (Israel)
Palestine 12 Dec 2012
"Trading away peace: How Europe helps sustain illegal Israeli settlements". Click here
Yes
Mekorot (Israel)
Palestine 29 May 2013
Al-Haq report alleges water company Mekorot extracts water from Palestinian share "to supply copious amounts to Israeli settlements". Click here
Yes
Mengma Rubber(China)
China 6 Aug 2008
Farmer & son die in clash with Mengma Rubber in Yunnan Province (background on the dispute provided). Click here
No
Mercedes / Daimler(Germany)
Bahrain 18 Apr 2012
Concerns raised by NGOs about Formula One and its teams ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, given the human rights situation in the country. Click here
Yes
Merck(USA)
Global 13 Jul 2005
Médecins Sans Frontières says prices of essential new AIDS drugs in developing countries are too high. Click here
Yes
Merck(USA)
Global 23 Aug, 13 Sep, 8 Nov 2006
Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility rates 15 pharmaceutical firms on HIV/AIDS, including Merck - finds none has comprehensive approach. Click here
Yes
Merck(USA)
Global 12 Dec 2007
Oxfam report "Investing for Life" says drug companies not doing enough to provide access to medicines for the poor - makes recommendations for "responsible business practices". Click here
Yes
Merck(USA)
India 10 Feb 2010
Women's NGOs object to HPV vaccines promoted by GlaxoSmithKline, MSD Pharmaceuticals (part of Merck), citing health risks & unethical marketing. Click here
Yes
Merrill Lynch (USA)
China 24 Aug 2005
South China Morning Post article alleges wig manufacturer Henan Rebecca uses forced prison labour – says major financial firms, including Merrill Lynch, among its top shareholders. Click here
No
Merrill Lynch (USA)
Indonesia 11 Jul 2007
Friends of the Earth calls on major banks, including Merrill Lynch, to withhold further loans from Lapindo Brantas gas project until it compensates people displaced by Sidoarjo mud volcano disaster. Click here
No
Metals Exploration(UK)
Philippines 4 Feb 2009
Community claims Metals Exploration mine "endangers lives" with potential landslide - raises other safety, health & environmental concerns. Click here
Yes
Metal Prince (Armenia)
Armenia 4 Apr 2012
Akhtala Enrichment Combine miners complain about poor working conditions, says local journalist Click here
Yes
Metro Group(USA)
Bangladesh
27 May, 3, 24 Jun
2009
National Labor Committee appeals to Metro Group not to "cut and run" from supplier RL Denim following allegations of labor abuses. Click here
Yes
Metro Intl (Sweden)
Azerbaijan 23 May 2012
Human rights concerns related to May 2012 Eurovision Song Contest in Azerbaijan. Click here
Yes
Microsoft(USA)
China 22 Jun & 6 Jul 2005
Reporters Without Borders criticise Microsoft for censorship of words such as “human rights” & “democracy” in Chinese version of its weblog tool. Click here
No
Microsoft(USA)
China 17 May 2006
Amnesty Intl. urges Yahoo!, Microsoft, Google not to cooperate with Chinese Govt's censorship & prosecution of dissidents. Click here
Yes
Microsoft(USA)
China 17 Jan 2007
Labor groups raise concerns about positions of multinational & their business organizations regarding China’s proposed labour law reform. Click here
No
Microsoft(USA)
Sudan 12 Dec 2007
Olympic Dream for Darfur calls on Olympic corporate sponsors, including Microsoft, to raise Sudan concerns with Chinese Govt. Click here
Yes
Microsoft(USA)
Global 28 Mar 2008
Video games consoles: Greenpeace names Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo for dangerous chemical substances. Click here (French only)
No
Microsoft(USA)
China 11 Feb 2009
"High Tech Misery in China": Natl. Labor Committee (US) alleges labour abuses at Mae Tay keyboard factory supplying Dell, HP, IBM, Lenovo, Microsoft. Click here
Yes
Microsoft(USA)
China 3 Feb 2010
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates says China's internet censorship is "very limited", questions Google's decision to cease censorship there. Click here
Yes
Microsoft(USA)
Bahrain 18 Apr 2012
Concerns raised by NGOs about Formula One and its teams ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, given the human rights situation in the country. Click here
Yes
Microsoft(USA)
USA & Dem. Rep. of Congo
23 May 2012
Concerns raised over companies trying to undermine implementation of the US Dodd Frank 1502 requiring companies to carry out supply chain due diligence on minerals sourced from Dem. Rep. of Congo or adjoining countries. Click here
Yes
Microsoft(USA)
USA 21 Nov 2012
Global Witness calls on electronics companies to issue public statements outlining their position on lawsuit filed by business associations against rules on "conflict minerals." Click here
Yes
Microsoft(USA)
Global 30 Jan 2013
"Open Letter to Skype" - raising privacy concerns, calling for "transparency report". Click here
Yes
Microsoft(USA)
USA 10 Jul 2013
Human Rights First writes to tech firms named in context of US Govt. "PRISM" programme. Click here
Yes
Middle East Airlines(Lebanon)
Syria 15 May 2013
Middle East Airlines continues to fly over Syria, raising concerns that lives of passengers and staff at risk. Click here
Yes
Minas de Revuboè(Mozambique)
Mozambique
21 Aug 2013
Portuguese version of report in last week's Update on min-ing industry's human rights impacts. Click here
No
Minefinders(Canada)
México 9, 30 Jul
2008
Community leaders in Chihuahua protest against “exploitation and dispossession” by Minera Dolores (part of Minefinders). Click here (Spanish only)
Yes
Minefinders(Canada)
Mexico 13 Aug 2008
Allegations that Minefinders' subsidiary pollutes water sources, displaces local communities – includes NGO
Yes
ProDesc reply to the company. Click hereMinera Alumbrera (Argentina)
Argentina 28 Mar 2007
FOCO (Argentinean NGO) alleges labour & human rights abuses & environmental contamination by Minera Alumbrera. Click here (Spanish only)
No
Minera Cuzcatlán/ Fortuna Silver (Mexico/Canada)
Mexico 21 Nov 2012
“They Have Destroyed the Life of This Place": Report on mega-projects, human rights violations and environmental damage in Mexico. Click here (also available in Spanish here)
No
Minera Cuzcatlán/ Fortuna Silver (Mexico/Canada)
Mexico 1 May 2013
Opponents to Minera Cuzcatlán/Fortuna Silver targeted by pro-mining groups on anniversary of killing of activist. Click here
No
Minera Real Bonanza/First Majestic (Mexico/Canada)
Mexico 5 Dec 2012
Mexican Human Rights Commission recommends that First Majestic Silver respect Wixárika indigenous peoples’ rights. Click here (only in Spanish)
Yes
Minera Real Bonanza (Mexico)
Mexico 9 Jan 2013
Law Centre’s opinion supports Mexican Human Rights Commission's recommendation on Wixárika indigenous people's rights. Click here (only in Spanish)
Yes
Minera Yanacocha(Peru)
Peru 17 Jan, 14 Feb, 7 Mar 2007
Human rights groups & news articles allege Yanacocha mine & security company involved in spying operation & intimidation against local environmentalists. Click here
Yes
Minera Yanacocha(Peru)
Peru 12 Oct 2011
Civil society allege wastewater from Minera Yanacocoha is used to supply the city of Cajamarca. Click here (Spanish only)
Yes
Mining Indaba (So. Africa)
Africa 22 Feb 2012
John Capel of Bench Marks Foundation in So. Africa criticises "African Mining Indaba" conference for excluding civil society. Click here
Yes
Misa Mining(Lebanon)
Dem. Rep. of Congo
10 Jul 2013
New report highlights human rights abuses in mining sector in Katanga. Click here
Yes
Mitr Phol (Thailand)
Cambodia 18 Jul 2012
Cambodia: Clean Sugar Campaign issues rejoinder to Ve Wong's statement on alleged illegal land seizures. Click here
Yes
Mitr Phol (Thailand)
Cambodia 10 Jul 2013
602 families accuse Mitr Phol Sugar of land confiscation, livestock killing & crop looting in complaint filed with Thai National Human Rights Commission. Click here
Yes
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance(Japan)
Burma 20 Aug 2008
Burma Campaign UK says firms providing insurance to companies operating in Burma "support dictators". Click here
No
Mitsubishi Corporation (Japan)
Mexico 14 Nov 2012
Mexico: Local communities protest major wind farm in Oaxaca claiming it would adversely affect their livelihood; protesters allegedly subject to intimidation & death threats. Click here
Yes
Mitsubishi Electric(Japan)
Bahrain 18 Apr 2012
Concerns raised by NGOs about Formula One and its teams ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, given the human rights situation in the country. Click here
No
Mittal Steel (Netherlands)
Bosnia & Herzego-
vina
8 Feb, 15 Feb 2006
Amnesty International report finds employment discrimination, raises concerns about access to mass grave sites. Click here
Yes
Mn Services(Netherlands)
Global 8 Feb 2012
SOMO reports on Dutch financial institutions and their role in food speculation. Click here
Yes
MOGE (Burma)
Burma 15 Jun 2011
MOGE connected to abuses at Shwe pipeline, according to the EarthRights International report. Click here
No
MOGE(Burma)
Burma 26 Oct 2011
Shwe Gas Movement report claims displacement, forced labour, violence, deaths in the construction of the gas
No
pipeline. Click hereMOGE(Burma)
Burma 21 Dec 2011
Shwe Gas Movement rejoinder to companies regarding report claiming displacement, forced labour, violence, deaths in construction of gas pipeline. Click here
No
Mondēlez International(USA)
Global 13 Mar 2013
Oxfam launches campaign: “Behind the Brands - Food Justice and the 'Big 10' Food and Beverage Companies". Click here
Yes
Mondēlez International(USA)
Global 3 Apr 2013
Mondēlez Intl. yet to act on shortcomings of its social & environmental policies highlighted in Oxfam's "Behind the Brands" campaign. Click here
Yes
Mondēlez International(USA)
Egypt, Tunisia
5 Jun 2013
Unions allege that Mondelēz is seriously abusing the rights of workers to organize in Egypt and Tunisia. Click here
Yes
Monsanto(USA)
India 31 May 2006
India Committee of the Netherlands writes to Monsanto raising questions about its approach to combatting child labour in cotton seed production. Click here
Yes
Monsanto(USA)
India 20 Jun 2007
NGO report says Monsanto are taking steps to address child labour in cotton production but still have "much more" to do. Click here
Yes
Monsanto(USA)
India 17, 24 Oct
2007
Over 400,000 children working in cottonseed fields, often bonded labour. Click here
Yes
Monsanto(USA)
Global 21 May 2008
"Monsanto's Harvest of Fear" - Vanity Fair report details environmental legacy, treatment of farmers. Click here
Yes
Monsanto(USA)
India 22 Feb 2012
Environmentalist Vandana Shiva links company’s genetically modified seeds to farmers' suicides. Click here
Yes
Monsanto(USA)
Paraguay 25 July 2012
Journalist says rushed impeachment of President Lugo was backed by, and has benefitted, big landowners & bio-technology companies. Click here
Yes
Monsanto(USA)
India 17 Oct 2012
"Bitter Seeds" documentary alleges link between farmer suicides and Monsanto's genetically-modified cotton seed business. Click here
Yes
Monsanto(USA)
India 31 Oct 2012
Villagers protest Monsanto GM corn field trial over envir-onmental and health concerns. Click here
Yes
Montagne (Argentina)
Argentina 3 May 2006
Allegations that Argentinean clothing brands sourcing from clandestine factories where Bolivians work in “slave-like conditions”. Click here
No
Monterrico Metals(UK)
Global 12 Dec 2007
"Fanning the Flames": War on Want report alleges UK mining companies, including Monterrico Metals, involved in human rights abuses overseas. Click here
Yes
Morgan Stanley (USA)
China 24 Aug, 31 Aug 2005
South China Morning Post article alleges wig manufacturer Henan Rebecca uses forced prison labour – says major financial firms, including Morgan Stanley, among its top shareholders. Click here
Yes
Morgan Stanley (USA)
Global 3 Oct 2012
Tax Justice Network alleges 16 banks aid the rich to avoid taxes, leading to the flow of capital out of developing countries. Click here
No
Mothercare(UK)
Turkey 3 Jun 2009
Menderes Textil factory, Turkey: Clean Clothes Campaign raises concerns of anti-union activity, other labour abuses. Click here
Yes
Mothercare (UK)
India 15 Aug 2012
Follow-up report on exploitation of child workers and Dalit children exposes lack of action by intl. clothing brands. Click here
Yes
Motorola(USA)
China 10 Jan, 14 Mar 2007
Students and Scholars against Corporate Misbehaviour (SACOM) report alleges widespread labour abuses among suppliers of major technology & electronics brands including Motorola. Click here
Yes
Motorola(USA)
Israel/ Occupied Territories
12 Mar 2008
US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation calls on Motorola to stop providing products used in "Israel's illegal military occupation and human rights violations". Click here
Yes
Motorola(USA)
Dem. Rep. of Congo
6, 13 Aug 2008
DanWatch report alleges mobile phones linked to metal mining abuses. Click here
Yes
Motorola(USA)
China 14 Jul 2010
Coalition of Chinese NGOs issues report alleging IT brands are using suppliers who pollute China's water bodies with heavy metals; update criticises companies for non-responsiveness. Click here
Yes
Motorola(USA)
USA & Dem. Rep. of Congo
23 May 2012
Concerns raised over companies trying to undermine implementation of the US Dodd Frank 1502 requiring companies to carry out supply chain due diligence on minerals sourced from Dem. Rep. of Congo or adjoining countries. Click here
Yes
Motorola Mobility (USA)
USA & Dem. Rep. of Congo
11 July 2012
Global Witness, Enough Project & others call on electronics & automotive firms to make public statements against US Chamber of Commerce position on conflict minerals. Click here
Yes
Motorola Solutions (USA)
USA 21 Nov 2012
Global Witness calls on electronics companies to issue public statements outlining their position on lawsuit filed by business associations against rules on "conflict minerals." Click here
Yes
Moviley Dror(Israel)
Israel/Occupied territories
19 Dec 2012
Ikea & Moviley Dror allegedly refuse to deliver goods to Palestinians in West Bank while still serving Israeli settlers. Click here
Yes
Mozambi Coal(Australia)
Mozambique
21 Aug 2013
Portuguese version of report in last week's Update on mining industry's human rights impacts. Click here
No
MPX (Brazil)
Colombia 4 May 2011
Wiwa indigenous people accuse the El Cercado dam and MPX of negatively impacting their ancestral lands and of complicity with pressure by authorities and illegal armed groups. Click here (Spanish only)
No
MPX(Brazil)
Colombia 21 Dec 2011
Alleged negative impacts in Guajira, Colombia. Click here (Spanishonly)
Yes
MPX Energy (UK)
Australia, Colombia
& Indonesia
25 Jan 2012
London Mining Network & Friends of the Earth released BHP Billiton: Dirty Energy ‘Alternative Annual Report 2011'. Click here
No
MTN(So. Africa)
Azerbaijan 23 May 2012
Human rights concerns related to May 2012 Eurovision Song Contest in Azerbaijan. Click here
Yes
MTN (So. Africa)
Iran 5 Dec 2012
MTN must "meet international obligations", says brief on its alleged role in surveillance in Iran. Click here
No
MTN (So. Africa)
Sudan 9 Oct 2013
Internet shutdown during protests against fuel subsidy cuts - Access calls on network providers to report on their activities in relation to shutdown. Click here
Yes
MTV Lebanon (Lebanon)
Lebanon 15 Aug 2012
Activists accuse Murr Television (known as MTV Lebanon) of promoting hatred & homophobia- Author: Now Lebanon. Click here
Yes
Muriel Mining(Colombia)
Colombia 20 May, 17, 24 Jun,
15 Jul 2009
Colombia Solidarity Campaign submission to UK Parliament Joint Committee on Human Rights alleges negative impacts on the Mandé Norte/Murindó mining project on indigenous people. Click here (English and Spanish)
Yes
Murphy Oil Corporation (USA)
Global 20 Nov 2013
"Indigenous Rights Risk Report" highlights financial & shareholder risks of failure to respect indigenous rights by extractive companies. Click here
No
Musim Mas(Indonesia)
Global 11 Dec 2013
Further to our 27 Nov Update: Agumil/PPVOMI, Agusan Plantations, Herakles Farms/Herakles Capital, Musim
No
Mas, SIVA Group, Wilmar Intl. did not respond to a report on negative impacts on land rights. Click here
Myanmar Golden Crown(Burma)
Burma 26 Oct 2011
Shwe Gas Movement report claims displacement, forced labour, violence, deaths in the construction of the gas pipeline. Click here
No
Myanmar Golden Crown(Burma)
Burma 14 Dec 2011
Shwe Gas Movement rejoinder to companies regarding report claiming displacement, forced labour, violence, deaths in construction of gas pipeline. Click here
No
Mysore Minerals (India)
India 8 Jun 2006
Report by mines, minerals & PEOPLE (India) alleges use of child labour in many iron ore and granite mines in Karnataka. Click here
No
Naftoprommash (Ukraine)
Ukraine 4 Feb 2009
Ukrainian Trade Union Federation lists companies that have not paid employees' salaries - list includes Naftoprommash. Click here
No
Narong Seafood (Thailand)
Thailand 18 Sep 2013
Report alleges child labour & worker rights abuses at Walmart shrimp supplier, Narong Seafood - Walmart says facility had been "disapproved". Click here
Yes
Nassa Global(Bangladesh)
Bangladesh
12 Jan 2011
"Working for Scrooge: Worst Companies of 2010 for the Right to Associate". Click here
No
Natexis (France)
Angola 12 Oct, 16 Nov 2005,1 Feb 2006
Global Witness report & Financial Times article raise concerns that loan to Angola's state oil company Sonangol will perpetuate corruption & poverty. Click here
Yes
National Association of Manufacturers (USA)
USA 9 Jan 2013
Global Witness issues new call for more companies to clarify positions on conflict minerals lawsuit. Click here
Yes
National Energy Group of Companies(Singapore)
Myanmar 26 Jun 2013
NGO reports detail alleged human rights impacts of Shwe natural gas & Myanmar-China oil transport projects – company responses & non-responses provided. Click here
No
National Express(UK)
USA, UK 17 Jun 2009
Submission by Drive Up Standards to UK Parliament Joint Committee inquiry on business & human rights alleges labour & human rights abuses by National Express. Click here
No
National Express (UK)
USA 21 Mar 2012
Report raises serious flaws in company’s human rights’ policy. Click here
Yes
National Express (UK)
USA 8 May 2013
Union pension funds urge other shareholders to vote against annual report & accounts at National Express an-nual meeting on 9 May over labour rights concerns at US subsidiaries. Click here
Yes
National Hydroelectric Power Corporation(India)
Burma 21 Jan 2009
Burma Campaign UK adds 30 firms to "Dirty List", including National Hydroelectric Power Corporation. Click here
No
National Mineral Development Corporation (India)
India 8 Jun 2006
Report by mines, minerals & PEOPLE (India) alleges use of child labour in many iron ore and granite mines in Karnataka state. Click here
Yes
National Thermal Power Corporation (In-dia)
India 31 Oct 2012
Mercury from coal mines & thermal power plants in Sin-grauli reportedly harming health, environment. Click here
Yes
Natixis Indonesia 11 Jul Friends of the Earth calls on major banks, including No
(France) 2007 Natixis, to withhold further loans from Lapindo Brantas gas project until it compensates people displaced by Sidoarjo mud volcano disaster. Click here
Natixis (France)
Global 30 Jan, 6 Feb 2008
Amnesty Intl. calls on French banks to strengthen policies on anti-personnel mines & cluster munitions. Click here
Yes
Navera Holding (Morocco)
Morocco / Western Sahara
4 Apr 2012
Polisario & NGOs say company’s windmill project contravenes intl. law, raise human rights concerns Click here
No
NBC(USA)
China 10 Sep 2008
Commentary in USA Today says NBC's Olympics coverage gave "narrow view of China" by skirting human rights issues. Click here
No
NBIM(Norway)
India 7 Aug 2013
"The Price of Steel: Human Rights and Forced Evictions in the POSCO-India Project". Click here
No
NEC (Japan)
China 10 Jan, 18 Apr 2007
Students and Scholars against Corporate Misbehaviour (SACOM) report alleges widespread labour abuses among suppliers of major technology & electronics brands including NEC. Click here
Yes
NEC(Japan)
Bahrain 18 Apr 2012
Concerns raised by NGOs about Formula One and its teams ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, given the human rights situation in the country. Click here
Yes
Nefteyugansk United Airline (Russia)
Sudan, Dem. Rep. of Congo
21 Dec 2011
UN suspends its contracts with airlines over "severe" sexual abuse charges. Click here
Yes
Neste Oil(Finland)
Indonesia, Malaysia
19 Jan 2011
Neste Oil nominated for “Public Eye on Davos" award in “worst corporate offenses against human rights and the environment” category. Click here
Yes
Nestlé(Switzerland)
Pakistan 13 Apr 2005
Nestlé's bottled water business exacerbating drinking water shortage by depleting water table & marketing as a healthier replacement for tap water at prices many cannot afford, says report by Nils Rosemann (attorney at law / human rights & development consultant). Click here
Yes
Nestlé(Switzerland)
Global 29 Feb 2012
New film says company depletes drinking water supplies for its bottled water brands. Click here
Yes
Nestlé(Switzerland)
Côte d'Ivoire
7 Mar 2012
"Bloody Valentine: Child Slavery in Ivory Coast's Cocoa Fields". Click here
Yes
Nestlé (Switzerland)
Columbia 25 Apr 2012
New complaint filed against the company alleging responsibility for the death of Columbian trade unionist. Click here (French only)
Yes
Nestlé (Switzerland)
Nigeria/ Pakistan/
USA
28 Nov 2012
Producers of film alleging Nestlé depletes drinking water supplies for its bottled water brands issue rejoinder to Nestlé response. Click here
Yes
Nestlé (Switzerland)
Colombia 28 Nov 2012
Members of union of Nestlé employees threatened with death by paramilitaries, says Amnesty International. Click here (also available in Spanish)
Yes
Nestlé (Switzerland)
Colombia 15 May 2013
NGO critical of Swiss prosecutors' handling of case against Nestlé; complaint alleged Nestlé was complicit in killing of Colombian trade unionist. Click here
Yes
Nestlé (Switzerland)
Global 8 Jan 2014
NGOs criticise Nestlé's human rights impact assessment. Click here
Yes
NetApp(USA)
Middle East
7 Dec 2011
Human Rights First says companies providing surveillance technology to oppressive regimes in the Middle East contribute to human rights abuses. Click here
Yes
NetApp(USA)
Bahrain 18 Apr 2012
Concerns raised by NGOs about Formula One and its teams ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, given the human rights situation in the country. Click here
No
Netsweeper (Canada)
Pakistan 7 Mar 2012
Pakistan Govt. calls for proposals for internet filtering, blocking system - Pakistan-based NGO Bolo Bhi calls on
No
tech firms not to bid. Click here Netsweeper (Canada)
Pakistan 26 Jun 2013
Citizen Lab report analyses "Canada-based Netsweeper’s Role in Pakistan’s Censorship Regime". Click here
No
Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (Germany)
Uganda 9 May 2012
FIAN calls on company to allow survey on disputed land in order to "settle conflict peacefully" with evicted farmersClick here
Yes
Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (Germany)
Uganda 13 Feb 2013
NGOs draw UN Human Rights Committee’s attention to case of alleged forced evictions for coffee plantation by Neumann Kaffee Gruppe in Uganda. Click here
Yes
New Century Media (UK)
Bahrain 12 Dec 2012
"PR Watch" initiative raises concerns about PR firms' work in connection with Bahrain Govt., given the govt's human rights record. Click here
No
New Gold (Canada)
Mexico 7 Nov 2012
“They Have Destroyed the Life of This Place": Report on mega-projects, human rights violations and environmental damage in Mexico. Click here (also available in Spanish here)
Yes
New Reclamation Group (So. Africa)
Zimbabwe 16 May 2012
Human rights abuses still ongoing in diamond region of Marange, says community group - cites beatings by diamond company guards, use of dogs to chase away job-seekers. Click here
No
New Reclamation Group (So. Africa)
Zimbabwe 13 Jun 2012
Communities allege waste from mining companies polluting water sources & affecting health. Click here
No
New Wave Group (Sweden)
Bangladesh
12 Oct, 19 Oct 2005
Clean Clothes Campaign update on Spectrum-Shahriyar factory collapse in which 64 workers died (April 05): lists companies allegedly supplying from the factory that have not yet pledged to contribute to compensation fund (including New Wave Group). Click here
Yes
New Yorker (Germany)
Bangladesh
12 Oct, 19 Oct 2005
Clean Clothes Campaign update on Spectrum-Shahriyar factory collapse in which 64 workers died (April 05): lists companies allegedly supplying from the factory that have not yet pledged to contribute to compensation fund (including New Yorker). Click here
Yes
Newmont(USA)
Ghana 15 Jun 2005
Participants in workshop organised by Wassa Association of Communities Affected by Mining raise concerns about environmental & health impacts of mining operations. Click here
Yes
Newmont(USA)
Ghana 1 Mar 2006
Concerns about police violence near Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti mining concessions – at least 1 killed in Nov 2005 while protesting planned Newmont mine (Ghana News Agency). Click here
Yes
Newmont(USA)
Ghana 1 Mar 2006
John O’Reilly (Amnesty International UK Business Group & former Senior Vice-President of BP Indonesia) calls on Newmont to take further steps to address Nov 2005 shooting near Newmont site. Click here
Yes
Newmont(USA)
Peru 17 Jan, 14 Feb, 7 Mar 2007
Human rights groups & news articles allege Yanacocha mine & security company involved in spying operation & intimidation against local environmentalists. Click here
Yes
Newmont(USA)
Ghana 4, 11 Jun
2008
NGOs say mining companies have impeded food production, led to serious human rights abuses by the military. Click here
Yes
Newmont(USA)
Ghana 11 Feb 2009
Public Eye Awards name Newmont "2009 Worst Company" over proposed mining project that critics say would displace thousands, pollute soil & rivers. Click here
Yes
Newmont(USA)
Ghana 21 Oct 2009
Wassa Association of Communities Affected by Mining (WACAM) accuses Newmont of downplaying cyanide
Yes
spillage at Ahafo mine. Click hereNewmont(USA)
Ghana 21 Oct 2009
Newmont Ghana defends its proposed Akyem gold project against NGO allegations of likely environmental damage, loss of land without adequate compensation. Click here
Yes
Newmont(USA)
Africa 14 Jul 2010
Report highlights negative social impact of tax avoidance by mining companies in Africa. Click here.
Yes
Newmont(USA)
Ghana 17, 24 Nov 2010
Activists call for investigation over deaths of 15 at Newmont Ahafo Mine, allege poor health & safety conditions at sites. Click here
Yes
Newmont(USA)
Peru 31 Aug2011
NGO denounce violence and displacement by private military and security companies at Yanacocha mine Click here (Spanish only)
Yes
Newmont(USA)
Global 20 Nov 2013
"Indigenous Rights Risk Report" highlights financial & shareholder risks of failure to respect indigenous rights by extractive companies. Click here
Yes
Next (UK)
India 22 Aug 2012
Tesco responds to report about lack of action by intl. clothing brands on exploitation of child workers & Dalit children. Click here
No
NFL (Australia)
El Salvador
23 Feb 2011
NFL supplier Ocean Sky accused of forced overtime, filthy drinking water, poverty wages. Click here
Yes
NH Hotels(Spain)
South Africa
16 Jun 2010
Call for international hotel chains to report on their actions to prevent human trafficking at the World Cup in South Africa, including NH Hotels. Click here
Yes
Nicaragua Sugar Estates (Nicaragua)
Nicaragua 23 Jan 2013
Video report on thousands of workers’ deaths allegedly caused by pesticides & excessive exposure to heat at sugar mill owned by Grupo Pellas. Click here (Also in Spanish)
Yes
NICE (UK)
Syria & Middle eastern
countries
25 Jan 2012
Report alleges companies selling of surveillance equipment to repressive govts. Click here
Yes
Nicotex(Guatemala)
Guatemala 18 Mar 2009
Natl. Labor Committee (US) alleges women workers' rights abused at Nicotex factory, supplying Lane Bryant (part of Charming Shoppes), Briggs New York (part of Kellwood). Click here
Yes
Nigerian Agip Oil Company, (Nigerian Natl. Petroleum, ENI, ConocoPhillips)
Nigeria 27 Apr 2006
Nigerian Agip Oil Company involved in house demolitions to clear land for new facilities, local residents allege (AFP article). Click here
Yes
Nike (USA)
China 17 & 24 Jan
2007
Labor groups raise concerns about positions of multinational & their business organizations regarding China’s proposed labour law reform. Click here
Yes
Nike (USA)
Worldwide 25 Jul 2012
Briefing explores link between business ethics & human rights, highlights concerns over Nike labour practices. Click here
Yes
Nike (USA)
Bangladesh
3 Oct 2012
Killing of labour rights activist, Aminul Islam, still under investigation 5 months on. Click here
No
Nike (USA)
Uzbekistan
26 Jun 2013
Advocates call on Nike to stop doing business with Daewoo Intl. due to allegations that it profits from cotton harvested by forced labour in Uzbekistan. Click here
Yes
Nikuv International Projects (Israel)
Zimbabwe 28 Aug 2013
Nikuv Intl. Projects, company managing voter lists & election results, accused of rigging vote to re-elect Mugabe. Click here
No
Nissan(Japan)
USA 30 Apr 2008
"Toxic 100" list of top air polluters, by Political Economy Research Institute, Univ. of Massachusetts - we invited top
Yes
10 to respond, including Nissan. Click hereNissan(Japan)
Global 24 Mar 2010
SOMO report says top 10 auto-makers allegedly failing to address supply chain conflict minerals. Click here
Yes
Nissan(Japan)
USA 16 Oct 2013
Report accuses Nissan of "aggressive interference" with workers trying to organise a union at Canton plant in Mississippi. Click here
Yes
NNPC (Nigeria)
Africa (general)
9 May 2012
Report alleges that carbon offset projects in Africa benefit corporations, not victims of pollution Click here
No
Nobel Oil(Russia)
Burma 21 Jan 2009
Burma Campaign UK adds 30 firms to "Dirty List", including Nobel Oil. Click here
No
Nokia(Finland)
China 17 Jan 2007
Labor groups raise concerns about positions of multinational & their business organizations regarding China’s proposed labour law reform. Click here
Yes
Nokia(Finland)
Dem. Rep. of Congo
6 Aug 2008
DanWatch report alleges mobile phones linked to metal mining abuses. Click here
Yes
Nokia(Finland)
China 6 Oct, 17 Nov 2010
New report on heavy metal pollution of water bodies by suppliers to major technology brands. Click here
Yes
Nokia(Finland)
India 24 Nov 2010
Cividep raises concerns about working conditions in mobile phone manufacturing plants in Sriperumbudur, near Chennai. Click here
Yes
Nokia(Finland)
India 23 Feb 2011
Nokia response to Cividep rejoinder re working conditions in mobile phone manufacturing plants in Sriperumbudur, Chennai. Click here
Yes
Nokia (Finland)
India 16 May 2012
Report on "How poorly paid mobile phone workers in South India Try To Make Ends Meet". Click here
No
Nokia Siemens Network(Finland)
Middle East
7 Dec 2011
Human Rights First says companies providing surveillance technology to oppressive regimes in the Middle East contribute to human rights abuses. Click here
Yes
NonLethal Technologies(USA)
Egypt 7 Dec 2011
Tear gas used by security forces against pro-democracy protesters. Click here
No
Noor Group (Kuwait)
Egypt 23 Feb 2011
Follow-up to Human Rights First letter to Noor Group re circumstances of the service blackout prior to the revolution. Click here
Yes
Norilsk (Russia)
Russia 25 Oct 2006
Blacksmith Institute lists Norilsk as one of 10 “World’s Worst Polluted Places”. Click here
Yes
Northern Coalfields (India)
India 31 Oct 2012
"India’s Minamata": Mercury from coal mines & thermal power plants in Singrauli reportedly harming health, environment. Click here
No
Northrop Grumman (USA)
USA / Armenia
24 Jun 2009
Companies including Northrop Grumman "likely lobbied" against US bill to name Turkey's killing of Armenians in early 1900s genocide Click here.
No
Northrop Grumman (USA)
USA 19 Dec 2012
Global Witness issues new call for more companies to clarify positions on conflict minerals lawsuit. Click here
No
North Caspian Operating Company (NCOC)(Kazakhstan)
Kazakhstan
13 Jun 2012
NCOC accused of using drinking water for its operations, dumping contaminated water in Atyrau sewage system. Click here
Yes
Novartis(Switzerland)
Global 23 Aug, 13 Sep, 8 Nov 2006
Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility rates 15 pharmaceutical firms on HIV/AIDS, including Novartis - finds none has comprehensive approach. Click here
Yes
Novartis(Switzerland)
Global 29 Nov 2006
Physicians for Social Justice (Nigeria) says companies’ responses to Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility report are a “cover” for their insufficient action to ensure
Yes
access to essential medicines. Click hereNovartis(Switzerland)
India 20 Jun 2007
Physicians for Social Justice: "Novartis versus India - Putting profit before human rights". Click here
Yes
Novartis(Switzerland)
Global 12 Dec 2007
Oxfam report "Investing for Life" says drug companies not doing enough to provide access to medicines for the poor - makes recommendations for "responsible business practices". Click here
Yes
Novartis(Switzerland)
India 28 Apr 2010
Doctors Without Borders says pharmaceutical firms "chipping away" at laws that protect access to medicines. Click here
Yes
Novelis(USA)
Brazil 7 Sep 2011
Environmental Defender Law Center writes to Vale and Novelis alleging they have not complied with the social & environmental requirements for the Candonga/Risoleta Neves Dam. Click here.
Yes
Nucete (Argentina)
Argentina 18 Apr 2007
Union alleges rural migrant workers for subsidiaries of olive company Nucete living in "sub-human" conditions. Click here
No
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL)(India)
India 22 Dec 2010
Villagers protest potential environmental impacts of Jaitapur nuclear power project - plant being developed by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL), reactors provided by Areva. Click here
No
Nucor USA 19 Dec 2012
Global Witness issues new call for more companies to clarify positions on conflict minerals lawsuit. Click here
No
Nuziveedu(India)
India 17 Oct 2007
Over 400,000 children working in cottonseed fields, often bonded labour. Click here
No
OCBC Bank(Singapore)
Burma 30 Sep 2009
Two EarthRights reports accuse Chevron & Total's Yadana pipeline of links to forced labour & killings, undermining sanctions; also cite banks OCBC, DBS and criticise non-profit consultancy CDA. Click here
Yes
OCBC Bank/ Great Eastern Life(Singapore)
Burma 20 Aug 2008
Burma Campaign UK says firms providing insurance to companies operating in Burma "support dictators". Click here
Yes
Occidental (USA)
Peru 16 May 2007
NGO report alleges Occidental's former operations caused serious harm to environment & health. Click here
Yes
Occidental (USA)
Global 29 Feb 2012
NGO concerns over oil industry lobbying against Section 1504 of US Dodd-Frank Act on disclosure of payments to governments. Click here
Yes
Occidental Petroleum (USA)
Colombia 25 Apr 2012
Human rights NGOs allege landlessness caused by company abuse. Click here
Yes
OceanaGold(Australia)
Philippines 25 Nov 2009
Commission on Human Rights calls for further investigation into alleged housing demolitions & other abuses at OceanaGold Didipio site. Click here
Yes
OceanaGold(Australia)
Philippines 26 Jan 2011
Commission on Human Rights adopts resolution on OceanaGold's Didipio project, cites abuses relating to displacement, consultation, indigenous rights. Click here
Yes
Ocean Sky (El Salvador)
El Salvador
23 Feb 2011
Garment supplier Ocean Sky accused of forced overtime, filthy drinking water, poverty wages. Click here
Yes
Och Ziff(USA)
Zimbabwe 28 Aug 2013
Funds allegedly provided by Oz Capital Management (part of Och Ziff) & CAMEC (part of ENRC) to Zimbabwe Govt. used for campaign of violence prior to 2008 elections, according to RAID. Click here
No
Odebrecht (Brazil)
Angola 13, 20 Sep 2006
Security companies for diamond mining operations in Cuango responsible for killings, torture, beatings & other abuses, says report. Click here
Yes
Office Cherifien Morocco / 21 Dec Norway's fund says interests of the local population are No
des Phosphates(Morocco)
Western Sahara
2011 not served by OCP’s operations. Click here
Oilinvest (Tamoil)(Netherlands)
Global 14 Aug 2013
See entry for Tamoil
Old Mutual (UK)
Zimbabwe 23 Mar 2011
Opposition politician Roy Bennett criticises company for allegedly profiting from killings at Marange diamond fields.Click here
Yes
Old Navy/Gap (USA)
El Salvador
23 Feb 2011
Old Navy/Gap supplier Ocean Sky accused of forced overtime, filthy drinking water, poverty wages.Click here
Yes
Ole Wolff Electronics(Denmark)
China 24 Sep 2008
Local union & blogging workers allege Ole Wolff Electronics factory dismissed workers for forming a union. Click here
Yes
Olga Naum (Argentina)
Argentina 3 May 2006
Allegations that Argentinean clothing brands sourcing from clandestine factories where Bolivians work in “slave-like conditions”. [Note: Olga Naum said by telephone that its name was mentioned erroneously in media reports about the allegations]. Click here
Yes
Olton (UK) Bahrain 12 Dec 2012
"PR Watch" initiative raises concerns about PR firms' work in connection with Bahrain Govt., given the govt's human rights record. Click here
No
OK SuperTrans (Bulgaria)
Bulgaria 25 Apr 2012
Taxi company’s driver arrested, accused of abduction, rape of client. Click here
Yes
OMV(Austria)
Sudan 23 Jun 2010
NGOs report on alleged complicity by oil companies in human rights abuses during Sudan's civil war, 1997-2003. Click here.
Yes
ONGC Videsh(India)
Burma 26 Oct 2011
Shwe Gas Movement report claims displacement, forced labour, violence, deaths in the construction of the gas pipeline. Click here
No
ONGC Videsh(India)
Burma 14 Dec 2011
Shwe Gas Movement rejoinder to companies regarding report claiming displacement, forced labour, violence, deaths in construction of gas pipeline. Click here
No
ONGC Videsh(India)
Myanmar 26 Jun 2013
NGO reports detail alleged human rights impacts of Shwe natural gas & Myanmar-China oil transport projects – company responses & non-responses provided. Click here
No
Ooredoo(Qatar)
Myanmar 17 Jul 2013
Human Rights Watch says Myanmar's new telecom license winners Telenor (Norway) and Ooredoo (Qatar) should make public commitment to strong human rights policies & broad transparency measures. Click here
Yes
OPG (India)
India 11 Jul 2012
Report alleges water from Tata & OPG thermal power plants harms livelihoods of fishing communities. Click here
No
Orad Group (Israel)
Occupied Palestinian Territories
3 Oct 2012
Israeli cosmetic firms accused of "unlawful exploitation of natural resources", thereby breaching intl. humanitarian law. Click here
No
Orange(France)
Jordan 10 Jul 2013
Orange reportedly assisted govt. in blocking websites - clashes erupt at protest. Click here
No
Orion Security(Honduras)
Honduras 13 Nov 2013
Agua Zarca dam construction leads to violence & intimidation against Lenca indigenous communities, NGO says. Click here
No
OrkideExpressen(Norway)
Burma 21 Jan 2009
Burma Campaign UK adds 30 firms to "Dirty List", including OrkideExpressen. Click here
Yes
Otto(Germany)
Turkey 3 Jun 2009
Menderes Textil factory, Turkey: Clean Clothes Campaign raises concerns of anti-union activity, other labour abuses. Click here
Yes
Oxus Gold(UK)
Global 12 Dec 2007
"Fanning the Flames": War on Want report alleges UK mining companies, including Oxus Gold, involved in human rights abuses overseas. Click here
Yes