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Weekly Updates: Companies we have invited to respond to concerns(10 Feb 2005 – 24 Dec 2008)

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. Any company that has not yet responded is welcome to do so at anytime.

Our free Weekly Updates include the latest news and reports on companies’ human rights impacts: positive steps they are taking, and alleged abuses. Over 4000 opinion leaders worldwide have registered for the updates. You can sign up to receive 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 80% 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 separately.

For sections of our website on individual companies (some of which include further information on the cases listed below) please click here: www.business-humanrights.org/Categories/Individualcompanies

Company Country Date of our

Update

Issue Resp-onse?

ABB (Sweden)

Sudan 11 May 2005

International Rivers Network & Corner House say Merowe Dam in which ABB is involved will displace thousands & has not been adequately assessed for environmental impact. Click here

Yes

ABB (Sweden)

Sudan 26 Apr 2006

Divest Sudan campaign calls on companies, including ABB, to withdraw from Sudan to avoid complicity in abuses. Click here

Yes

ABB (Sweden)

Sudan 26 Apr, 10 May2006

3 civilians killed during protests over Merowe dam. Click here Yes

ABB (Sweden)

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

Abbott Laboratories(USA)

Global 30 May 2007

Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility report says Abbott Labs faces risks over access to medicines - recommends adopting human rights-based approach. Click here

Yes

Abbott Laboratories(USA)

Global 13 July 2005

Médecins Sans Frontières says prices of essential new AIDS drugs in developing countries are too high. Click here

Yes

Abbott Laboratories (USA)

Global 23 Aug, 13 Sep, 8 Nov 2006

Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility rates 15 pharmaceutical firms on HIV/AIDS, including Abbott - finds none has comprehensive approach. Click here

Yes

Abbott Laboratories (USA)

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 access to essential medicines. Click here

No

Abbott Global 12, 19 Oxfam report "Investing for Life" says drug companies not Yes

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Laboratories (USA)

Dec 2007

doing enough to provide access to medicines for the poor - makes recommendations for "responsible business practices". Click here

ACE(Bermuda)

Burma 20 Aug 2008

Burma Campaign UK says firms providing insurance to companies operating in Burma "support dictators". Click here

Yes

adidas (Germany)

Thailand 5 July 2006

Thai Labour Campaign study says women making footballs earn “poverty wages”. Click here

Yes

adidas (Germany)

Sudan 12 Dec 2007

Olympic Dream for Darfur calls on Olympic corporate sponsors, including adidas, to raise Sudan concerns with Chinese Govt. Click here

Yes

adidas (Germany)

China 16 Apr 2008

Allegations of rigged union election at Shunda factory, decline in working conditions since adidas acquired Reebok. Click here

Yes

adidas (Germany)

China 16 Apr 2008

Report by Sunday Times (UK) alleges labour abuses at adidas suppliers in Fuzhou, including Shunda factory. Click here

Yes

ADM (USA)

USA 24, 31 May 2006

"Toxic 100" list of corporate air polluters, prepared by Univ. of Massachusetts research institute (PERI): ADM in top 10. Click here

Yes

ADM (USA)

USA 30 April 2008

"Toxic 100" list of top air polluters, by Political Economy Research Institute, Univ. of Massachusetts - we invited top 10 to respond, including ADM. Click here

Yes

Aegis(UK)

Global 30 Jan 2008

"Private Security Contractors at War: Ending the Culture of Impunity", report by Human Rights First. Click here

Yes

AES(USA)

Panama 6 Feb 2008

Cultural Survival says AES dams will harm Ngobe people - "unscrupulous techniques" used to move them. Click here

No

Afrimex (UK)

Dem. Rep. of Congo

6 Jul 2005

Channel 4 report says tin ore miners, supplying Afrimex, work in appalling conditions, sometimes at gunpoint. Click here

No

Aguas Claras(Chile)

Chile 20 Feb, 5 Mar 2008

Conflict between Aguas Claras and its workers over labour conditions. Click here [Spanish only]

Yes

Al Wasl(United Arab Emirates)

Burma 20 Aug 2008


Yes

Alcan (Canada)

India 3 Aug 2005

Residents oppose proposed Utkal bauxite mining & alumina refinery project over environmental, displacement concerns. Click here

Yes

Alcan (Canada)

India 13 Dec 2006

Indian People’s Tribunal report on alleged human rights and environment violations involved in Utkal aluminium project. Click here

Yes

Alcan (Canada)

India 4 Apr 2007

Report by former World Bank advisor Robert Goodland raises serious human rights & environmental concerns about Utkal bauxite & alumina project. Click here

Yes

Alcoa (USA)

Brazil 15 Jun 2005

Barra Grande dam: Terra de Direitos and Movimento dos Atingidos por Barragens file OECD Guidelines complaint raising social & environmental concerns. Click here

Yes

Alcoa (USA)

USA 24 & 31 May 2006

"Toxic 100" list of corporate air polluters, prepared by Univ. of Massachusetts research institute (PERI): Alcoa in top 10. Click here

Yes

Alcoa (USA)

Suriname 10 Jan 2007

Indigenous peoples NGOs’ submission to UN Special Representative raises social & environmental concerns about Bakhuys project. Click here

Yes

Ali Baba Foods(So. Africa)

So. Africa 15 Oct 2008

Union says members shot while protesting lock-out by Ali Baba Foods. Click here

Yes

Almedahls (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 Almedahls. Click here

No

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Alstom (France)

Sudan 26 Apr 2006

3 civilians killed during protests over Merowe dam. Click here No

Alstom (France)

Sudan 11 May 2006

International Rivers Network & Corner House say Merowe Dam in which Alstom is involved will displace thousands & has not been adequately assessed for environmental impact. Click here

No

Alstom (France)

Sudan 12 Sep 2007

UN Special Rapporteur on adequate housing concerned about forced evictions & other abuses related to the Merowe dam project. Click here

Yes

Aluminij (Bosnia & Herzegovina)

Bosnia & Herze-govina

15 Feb 2006

Amnesty International report finds discrimination in employment. Click here

Yes

Aluminij (Bosnia & Herzegovina)

Bosnia & Herze-govina

7 Jun 2006

Amnesty Intl. writes follow-up letter to Aluminij, regarding Aluminij’s response to Amnesty’s report on ethnic discrimination in employment. Click here

No

AMCOR(Philippines)

Philippines 12 Nov 2008

CAFOD report on impact of proposed BHP Billiton, AMCOR project on local livelihoods & environment. Click here

No

Amazon (USA)

Global 30 Nov 2006

BBC reports that third-party seller on Amazon is selling “tour guide for paedophiles”. Click here

Yes

Anchor (USA)

Cambodia 7 Jun 2006

Australian Council of Trade Unions campaign raises concerns about health & working conditions of "beer promotion women". [Note: Anchor US confirmed by telephone that they do not market their beer in Cambodia and were mentioned erroneously in the ACTU campaign]. Click here

No

Anglo American (UK)

Global 18 Jul 2007

Report by Reuters examines HIV/AIDS in the mining industry. Includes comments on prevention efforts of Anglo American. Click here

Yes

Anglo American (UK)

Global 15 Aug 2007

War on Want report alleges Anglo American "profits from abuse, murders". Click here

Yes

Anglo American (UK)

Global 12 Dec 2007

"Fanning the Flames": War on Want report alleges UK mining companies, including Anglo American, involved in human rights abuses overseas. Click here

Yes

AngloGold Ashanti (South Africa)

Ghana 15 Jun 2005

Communities raise concerns about environmental & health impacts of mining operations. Click here

Yes


Ghana 18 Jan 2006

Concerns about police violence near Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti mining concessions (Ghana News Agency). Click here

Yes


Ghana 26 Jul 2006

BBC report alleges multinational mining firms including AngloGold Ashanti "prepared to use extreme violence to protect their property". Click here

Yes


Ghana 18 Oct 2006

ActionAid report alleges AngloGold Ashanti operations exacerbate poverty, harm health & environment in Obuasi. Click here

Yes


Global 12 Dec 2007

"Fanning the Flames": War on Want report alleges UK mining companies, including AngloGold Ashanti, involved in human rights abuses overseas. Click here

Yes


Ghana 4 Jun 2008

NGOs say mining companies have impeded food production, led to serious human rights abuses by the military. Click here

Yes


Tanzania 19 Nov 2008

Report says tax evasion by mining companies leading to negative social impacts. Click here

Yes

Anglo Platinum (South Africa)

South Africa

18 Jul 2007

Bench Marks Foundation report says platinum mines in North West Province owned by companies including Anglo Platinum putting workers' & communities' health at risk. Click here

Yes

Anglo Platinum (South Africa)

South Africa

15 Oct 2008

Local leader claims Anglo Platinum plan to construct dam on community land will destroy cultural heritage. Click here

Yes

Anheuser-Busch

Cambodia 7 June2006

Australian Council of Trade Unions campaign raises concerns about health & working conditions of "beer promotion

No

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(USA) women". Click hereAnheuser-Busch (USA)

Sudan 12 Dec 2007

Olympic Dream for Darfur calls on Olympic corporate sponsors, including Anheuser-Busch, to raise Sudan concerns with Chinese Govt. Click here

Yes

Ankur(India)

India 17 Oct 2007

Over 400,000 children working in cottonseed fields, often bonded labour. Click here

No

Anvil Mining (Australia)

Dem. Rep. of Congo

8 Jun, 24 Aug, 5 Oct, 2 Nov 2005

Rights & Accountability in Development raises concerns over alleged involvement of Anvil Mining in army clampdown that left over 100 dead. Click here

Yes

ANZ(Australia)

Philippines 29 Oct 2008

Oxfam Australia says Philippines mine bankrolled by ANZ destroys local people's livelihoods. Click here

Yes

Apple (USA)

China 30 Aug, 6 Sep 2006

Apple supplier Foxconn sues two journalists who raised concerns about working conditions at Foxconn iPod factory. Reporters Without Borders calls on Apple to intercede. Click here and here

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Apple (USA)

Global 18 Apr 2007

NGOs criticise Apple for environmental policies & practices. Click here

Yes

AquaChile (Chile)

Chile 12 Jul 2006

Serious concerns about working conditions in salmon industry, including workplace deaths. Click here

Yes

Arab Insurance Group (ARIG)(Bahrain)

Burma 20 Aug 2008


Yes

ArcelorMittal(Luxembourg)

USA 30 April, 21 May 2008

"Toxic 100" list of top air polluters, by Political Economy Research Institute, Univ. of Massachusetts - we invited top 10 to respond, including ArcelorMittal. Click here

Yes

ArcelorMittal(Luxembourg)

Global 21 May 2208

"In the wake of ArcelorMittal" - NGOs allege social, environmental abuses in India, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, USA, others. Click here

Yes

Argos (UK)

Global 11 Jul 2007

CAFOD calls on Argos to sign 12 "Golden Rules" to reduce harmful social & environmental impacts of gold mining. Click here

Yes

Areva (France)

Niger 8 Aug 2007

Tuareg spokesman says mining by Areva causing social & environmental damage - also alleges discrimination. Click here

Yes

Asda (UK)

Bangladesh, Costa Rica, India

25 Apr 2007

ActionAid says women working for suppliers to UK supermarkets, including Asda, locked into dangerous conditions, "appallingly" low pay. Click here

No

Ascendant Copper (Canada/USA)

Ecuador 8 Jun 2005

Junín mine: DECOIN (Defensa y Conservación Ecológica de Intag), Friends of the Earth, Mining Watch Canada file OECD Guidelines complaint raising social & environmental concerns. Click here

Yes

Ascendant Copper (Canada/USA)

Ecuador 8, 15 & 21 Nov 2006

NGOs allege company complicity in police raide on home of leader for local environmental group DECOIN (Defensa y Conservación Ecológica de Intag) – ongoing concern for his safety. Click here

Yes

Asia Pacific Resources (Canada)

Thailand 3 Aug 2006

Proposed Asia Pacific Potash mine – Suwit Kularbwong and other villagers opposing the mine report threats; environmental concerns raised. Click here

Yes

AstraZeneca (UK)


Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility rates 15 pharmaceutical firms on HIV/AIDS, including AstraZeneca - finds none has comprehensive approach. Click here

Yes

AstraZeneca Global 12 Dec Oxfam report "Investing for Life" says drug companies not Yes

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(UK) 2007 doing enough to provide access to medicines for the poor - makes recommendations for "responsible business practices". Click here

Atateks (Turkey)

Jordan 18 Oct 2006

Report by National Labor Committee (a U.S. NGO) alleges poor working conditions in garment factories including Atateks supplying US brands & retailers. Click here

Yes

AT&T (USA)

China 17 Jan 2007


No

Atos Origin (France)

Sudan 12 Dec 2007

Olympic Dream for Darfur calls on Olympic corporate sponsors, including Atos Origin, to raise Sudan concerns with Chinese Govt. Click here

Yes

Atrium Underwriting(UK)

Burma 20 Aug 2008


No

Avgi Morris Carpenters(Israel)

Israel / Occupied Territories

17 Sep 2008

Cases of employers' non-compliance with High Court ruling on Palestinian workers' rights, including withholding pay, using work permits to "intimidate" workers. Click here

No

AXA (France)

Global 28 Jun 2006

Amnesty International questions AXA about policy on investment in companies that produce antipersonnel landmines. Click here

Yes

Baishanlin (China)

Guyana 5 Sep 2007

Allegations of safety & labour abuses at Baishanlin’s wood processing factory. Click here

Yes

Banorte (Mexico)

Mexico 3 May 2006

Transgender woman alleges that Banorte cancelled her bank account because she is a "travesti" (transvestite). Click here

No

BAESA (Brazil)

Brazil 15 Jun 2005

Barra Grande dam: Terra de Direitos and Movimento dos Atingidos por Barragens file OECD Guidelines complaint raising social & environmental concerns. Click here

Yes

Banco Espirito Santo(Portugal)

Angola 12 Oct, 16 Nov, 23 Nov 2005

Global Witness report & Financial Times article raise concerns that loan to Angola's state oil company Sonangol will perpetuate corruption & poverty. Click here

No

Barclays (UK)

Zimbabwe 31 Jan 2007

Opponents of President Mugabe say loans to govt. are “insult” to victims of human rights abuses. Click here

Yes

Barclays (UK)

Indonesia 11 Jul 2007

Friends of the Earth calls on major banks, including Barclays, to withhold further loans from Lapindo Brantas gas project until it compensates people displaced by Sidoarjo mud volcano disaster. Click here

Yes

Barclays (UK)

Zimbabwe 14 Nov 2007

Barclays accused of lending to govt. ministers on international blacklist. Click here

Yes

Barrick Gold(Canada)

Tanzania 19 Nov 2008

Report says tax evasion by mining companies leading to negative social impacts. Click here

Yes

Bayer (Germany)

India 20 Jun 2007

NGO report says Bayer are taking steps to address child labour in cotton production but still have "much more" to do. Click here

Yes

Bayer (Germany)

India 17 Oct 2007


Yes

Bayer (Germany)

USA 30 April, 7 May 2008

"Toxic 100" list of top air polluters, by Political Economy Research Institute, Univ. of Massachusetts - we invited top 10 to respond, including Bayer. Click here

Yes

Bestec China 10 Jan, 7 Mar 2007

Students and Scholars against Corporate Misbehaviour (SACOM) report alleges widespread labour abuses among suppliers of major multinational technology & electronics brands. Click here

Yes

BHP Billiton(Australia)

Peru 2 Mar 2005

Harm to environment & livelihoods from Tintaya mine outweigh any benefits, says Christian Aid report, “Unearthing the Truth”. Click here

Yes

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BHP Billiton(Australia)

Botswana 30 Mar 2005

BHP Billiton exploring for diamonds in Kalahari reserve without Bushmen’s consent, according to Survival International. Click here

Yes

BHP Billiton (Australia)

Suriname 10 Jan 2007

Indigenous peoples NGOs’ submission to UN Special Representative raises social & environmental concerns about Bakhuys project. Click here

Yes


Sudan 12 Dec 2007

Olympic Dream for Darfur calls on Olympic corporate sponsors, including BHP Billiton, to raise Sudan concerns with Chinese Govt. Click here

No


Global 12, 19 Dec 2007

"Fanning the Flames": War on Want report alleges UK mining companies, including BHP Billiton, involved in human rights abuses overseas. Click here

Yes


Global 12 Nov 2008

London Mining Network says BHP Billiton failed to respond to social & environmental concerns at annual meeting - cases from Philippines, Indonesia, Guatemala, Colombia. Click here

Yes


Philippines 12 Nov 2008

CAFOD report on impact of proposed BHP Billiton, AMCOR project on local livelihoods & environment. Click here

Yes

Blackwater(USA)

Global 30 Jan, 6 Feb 2008


Yes

Bluhmod (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 Bluhmod). Click here

No

BNP Paribas (France)

Global 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 23 Apr 2008

Amnesty Intl. calls on French banks to strengthen policies on anti-personnel mines & cluster munitions. Click here

Yes

Boehringer-Ingelheim (Germany)


Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility rates 15 pharmaceutical firms on HIV/AIDS, including Boehringer-Ingelheim - finds none has comprehensive approach. Click here

Yes

BP (UK)

West Papua/ Indonesia

16 Feb 2005

BP Tangguh natural gas project failing to meet its human rights commitments, say 300 stakeholders in letter to BP’s CEO. Click here

Yes

BP (UK)

Turkey 6 Apr, 13 Apr 2005

Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline construction associated with human rights abuses, including violation of international fair trial standards, says report by Corner House, Friends of the Earth, Kurdish Human Rights Project, Environmental Defense.Click here

Yes

Brio (Sweden)

China 15 Jun 2005

Swedwatch/Fair Trade Center report alleges poor working conditions at toy factories. Click here

Yes

Bristol-Myers Squibb (USA)

Guatemala 13 Apr 2005

Bristol-Myers Squibb supports intellectual property legislation that HIV/AIDS patients & NGOs such as Oxfam warn will restrict access to HIV/AIDS medicines. Click here

Yes



Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility rates 15 pharmaceutical firms on HIV/AIDS, including Bristol-Myers Squibb - finds none has comprehensive approach. Click here

Yes


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

No

British American

Global 4 May 2005

British American Tobacco has used its corporate responsibility efforts to resist international health laws to curb

Yes

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Tobacco (UK)

smoking, says report by Friends of the Earth, Christian Aid, ASH. Click here

BUCC(China)

Guyana 5 Sep 2007

Allegations of safety & labour abuses at wood processing factory co-owned by BUCC. Click here

Yes

Burger King(USA)

USA 16 Apr 2008

Coalition of Immokalee Workers calls on Burger King to support better living & working conditions for tomato pickers. Click here

Yes

Calyon (France)

Angola 12 Oct, 16 Nov 2005

Global Witness report & Financial Times article raise concerns that loan to Angola’s state oil company Sonangol will perpetuate corruption & poverty. Click here

Yes

Carlsberg (Denmark)

Cambodia 7 June 2006

Australian Council of Trade Unions campaign raises concerns about health & working conditions of "beer promotion women". Click here

Yes

Carlsberg (Denmark)

China 18 Apr 2007

CCTV footage shows joint-venture involving Carlsberg polluting local water supplies. Click here

Yes

Carrefour (France)

Bangladesh

11 May 2005

Factory of supplier Spectrum Sweater in Dhaka, Bangladesh, collapses, killing 64 workers – Global textiles union (ITGLWF) and Clean Clothes Campaign raise concerns about working conditions prior to collapse. Click here

Yes

Carrefour (France)

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 Carrefour). Click here

Yes

Carrefour (France)

China 17 Jan 2007


No

Caterpillar (USA)

Israel/ Occupied Territories

23 Mar 2005

Bulldozers used by Israeli army for destroying homes & trees, causing homelessness & poverty, according to report by War on Want & letter from UN Special Rapporteur on the right to food. Click here

Yes

Catlin (Bermuda)

Burma 20 Aug 2008


No

Cermaq (Norway)

Chile 12 Jul 2006


Yes

Chevron (USA)

Ecuador 10 Sep 2008

Commentary on Chevron's stance in Ecuador environmental lawsuit, by Daniel Taillant (Center for Human Rights & Environment - Argentina). Click here

Yes

Chevron (USA)

Ecuador 23 Mar 2005

Shareholder resolution by Amnesty USA & others requests Chevron to prepare report on its initiatives to address health & environmental concerns where Texaco operated in Ecuador. Click here

Yes

Chevron (USA)

Chad/Cameroon

7 Sep & 21 Sep 2005

Chad-Cameroon pipeline: Amnesty International says governments, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Petronas are “contracting out” of their human rights obligations. Click here

Yes

Chevron (USA)

Dem. Rep. of Congo

10 Oct 2007

Community group concerned about toxic waste that Chevron buried between 1986-1990 & recently excavated. Click here

Yes

Chevron (USA)

Ecuador 6 Aug 2008

Chevron responds to Newsweek article on lobbying US Govt. to cut Ecuador trade preferences over toxic waste lawsuit. Click here

Yes

China Power Investment(China)

Burma 20 Feb 2008

Construction of Myitsone dam (China Power Investment, Burmese Govt.) begins - concerns of extortion & abuse of villagers by army. Click here

No

China Road & Bridge (CRBC) (China)

Rep. of Congo

22 May 2007

Congolese workers at Chinese cement factory allege labour abuses including nationality discrimination, denial of freedom of association. Click here

Yes

Chiquita(USA)

Colombia 12 Nov 2008

NGO says Chiquita's political connections in Colombia & USA contribute to stalling of case against firm for payments to

Yes

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paramilitaries. Click hereCicam (Cameroon)

Cameroon 9 Aug 2006

Residents of Douala accuse Cicam & other firms of chemical pollution of their neighbourhood. Click here

No

Cimpor (Portugal)

Mozambi-que

19 Jul 2006

Cimpor cement factory says high dust pollution is due to filter damage caused by local electricity company - environmentalists say factory could do more. Click here

No

Cintas(USA)

Global 9, 23 Jul 2008

"Subsidizing Sweatshops" report says companies supplying US state uniforms source from firms "engaged in serious human rights & labor violations". Companies mentioned include Cintas. Click here

Yes

Clarks (UK)


Global textiles union (ITGLWF) accuses Kingmaker Footwear of labour abuses & cover-up to mislead workplace monitors – supplies Clarks & Skechers. Click here

Yes

CMT-Windfield (France)

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 CMT-Windfield). Click here

No

Coca-Cola (USA)

India 24 Aug 2005

India Resource Center says over 1500 people from communities in Tamil Nadu hold a protest against proposed plant of Coca-Cola franchisee, over concerns it will further exacerbate water scarcity in Gangaikondan village. Click here

Yes

Coca-Cola (USA)

India, Colomba, USA

26 July, 2 Aug 2006

TIAA-CREF divests from Coca-Cola after its removal from KLD Broad Market Social Index over worker rights in Colombia, water issues in India, health issues. Click here

Yes

Coca-Cola (USA)

Sudan 12 Dec 2007

Olympic Dream for Darfur calls on Olympic corporate sponsors, including Coca-Cola, to raise Sudan concerns with Chinese Govt. Click here

Yes

Coca-Cola (USA)

Colombia 8 Oct 2008

Excerpt of new book alleging bottling plants supplying Coca-Cola are linked with killings of trade unionists. Click here

Yes

Coca-Cola FEMSA (Mexico)

Mexico 7 Sep 2005

Roberto Mendoza, senior manager at Coca-Cola’s Mexican bottler, accuses the company of firing him because he is gay. Click here.

Yes

Coca-Cola FEMSA (Mexico)

Mexico 1 Feb 2006

Rejoinder by Roberto Mendoza to Coca-Cola’s first response regarding alleged sexual orientation discrimination. Click here

Yes

Commerzbank (Germany)

Angola 12 Oct, 16 & 23 Nov 2005


No

ConocoPhillips (USA)

USA 24 May 2005

"Toxic 100" list of corporate air polluters, prepared by Univ. of Massachusetts research institute (PERI): ConocoPhillips in top 10. Click here

No

ConocoPhillips (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 ConocoPhillips oil refinery, are responsible. Click here

No

Coop (Sweden)

China 15 Jun 2005


Yes

Corus (UK)

UK 17 May 2006

EU figures show 5 companies lead in carbon pollution, including Corus. Click here

No

Cotton Group (Belgium)

Bangladesh

11 May 2005

Factory of supplier Spectrum Sweater in Dhaka, Bangladesh, collapses, killing 64 workers - Global textiles union (ITGLWF) and Clean Clothes Campaign raise concerns about working conditions prior to collapse. Click here

Yes

Crédit Agricole(France)

Global 30 Jan 2008


Yes

Credit Suisse Indonesia 11 Jul Friends of the Earth calls on major banks, including Credit Yes

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(Switzerland) 2007 Suisse, to withhold further loans from Lapindo Brantas gas project until it compensates people displaced by Sidoarjo mud volcano disaster. Click here

Crescent Security(Kuwait)

Global 30 Jan 2008


Yes

Crew Gold (UK)

Philippines 7 & 14 Feb 2007

Report by coalition of indigenous, environmental, human rights & religious groups finds mining in Philippines is “destructive” of environment & livelihoods. Click here

Yes

Cummins(USA)

USA 22 Aug 2007

Union report accuses Cummins of violating workers' basic labour rights. Click here

Yes

Custer Battles(USA)

Global 30 Jan 2008


No

CWE (China International Water & Electric)(China)

Sudan 26 Apr, 17 May 2006


Daewoo International (Korea)

Burma 13 Dec 2006

Earthrights Intl. calls on sponsors of Shwe gas pipeline to conduct environmental & human rights impact assessments; 15 Korean NGOs raise concerns about project. Click here

No

De Beers(So. Africa)

Botswana 29 Oct 2008

Survival Intl. says De Beers returns to mine Central Kalahari Game Reserve while Bushmen are still displaced. Click here

Yes

Dell (USA)

China 10 Jan, 21 Mar 2007

Students and Scholars against Corporate Misbehaviour (SACOM) report alleges widespread labour abuses among suppliers of major technology & electronics brands including Dell. Click here

Yes

Delta Electronics (Taiwan)

China 10 & 17 Jan 2007


Yes

Deutsche Bank (Germany)

China 24 Aug 2005

South China Morning Post article alleges wig manufacturer Henan Rebecca uses forced prison labour – says major banks, including Deutsche Bank, among its top shareholders. Click here

Yes

Deutsche Bank (Germany)

Angola 12 Oct, 16 Nov, 14 Dec 2005


Yes

Dexia (Belgium)


Major European banks have invested over $8 billion in “companies that abuse human rights”, according to NGO report. Click here

Yes

Diageo/ Guinness (UK)

Cameroon 2 & 23 Aug 2006

Residents of Douala accuse Guinness & other firms of chemical pollution of their neighbourhood. Click here

Yes

Disney (USA)

China 28 Feb 2007

800 lose jobs after Disney licensee ends contract with factory, following allegations of labour abuses. Click here

Yes

Disney (USA)

China 22 Oct 2008

Investigative report into working conditions in factories manufacturing products for Disney reveals numerous abuses. Click here [French only]

Yes

DSM (Netherlands)

India 4 Jan 2006

Times of India article says pharmaceutical plants poison ground water in Punjab village. Click here

Yes

Doe Run (USA)

Peru 2 Mar 2005

Production at La Oroya mine pollutes local area, provides few benefits to local residents, says Christian Aid report, “Unearthing the truth”. Click here

Yes

Doe Run (USA)

Peru 15 Feb 2006

Peruvian congressman accuses Doe Run of using townspeople of La Oroya to pressure government to approve delays in environmental protection measures. Click here

Yes

Doe Run Peru 25 Oct Blacksmith Institute lists La Oroya (site of Doe Run smelter) Yes

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(USA) 2006 as one of 10 “World’s Worst Polluted Places”. Click hereDole (USA)

Colombia 7 Mar 2007

NGOs & unions allege widespread labour rights abuses at Dole flower plantations, including compulsory pregnancy tests, exposure to pesticides, excessive hours. Click here

Yes

Dow Chemical (USA)

USA, India

2 May 2007

Amnesty USA calls for Securities & Exchange Commission to investigate Dow Chemical's disclosures to shareholders regarding Bhopal disaster & aftermath. Click here

Yes

Dow Chemical (USA)

USA 30 April 2008

"Toxic 100" list of top air polluters, by Political Economy Research Institute, Univ. of Massachusetts - we invited top 10 to respond, including Dow. Click here

Yes

Drax (UK)

UK 17 May 2006

EU figures show 5 companies lead in carbon pollution, including Drax. Click here

No

Drummond (USA)

Colombia 8 Nov 2006

Colombia Journal alleges continued paramilitary presence around Drummond mine & says the mine's social programmes do not offset its negative social and health impacts. Click here

No

DuPont (USA)

USA 24, 31 May 2006

"Toxic 100" list of corporate air polluters, prepared by Univ. of Massachusetts research institute (PERI): DuPont in top 10. Click here

Yes

DuPont (USA)

China 17 Jan 2007


No

DuPont (USA)

USA 30 April 2008

"Toxic 100" list of top air polluters, by Political Economy Research Institute, Univ. of Massachusetts - we invited top 10 to respond, including DuPont. Click here

Yes

Eagle Industries (USA)

Global 9, 16 Jul 2008

"Subsidizing Sweatshops" report says companies supplying US state uniforms source from firms "engaged in serious human rights & labor violations". Companies mentioned include Eagle Industries. Click here

Yes

Ecuavital Biox (Ecuador)

Ecuador 4 Jul 2007

Ecuatival Biox security guards accused of intimidating human rights officals. Click here

Yes

Ecopetrol(Colombia)

Colombia 5 Nov 2008

Amazon Watch urges US investors not to buy Ecopetrol shares due to concerns over impacts on Colombian indigenous community. Click here

No

EDF (France)

Laos 23 Feb & 2 Mar 2005

EDF did not conduct detailed enough environmental impact assessment for Nam Theun 2 dam project, says OECD Guidelines complaint by Proyecto Gato & Amis de la Terre. Click here

Yes

EDF Energy (UK)

UK 17 May2006

EU figures show 5 companies lead in carbon pollution, including EDF Energy. Click here

Yes

Eli Lilly (USA)


Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility rates 15 pharmaceutical firms on HIV/AIDS, including Eli Lilly - finds none has comprehensive approach. Click here

No

Eli Lilly (USA)

Global 12 Dec 2007


No

Emirates(United Arab Emirates)

Mexico 15 Oct 2008

Javier Vázquez alleges he was told not to apply for job at Emirates due to his age. Click here

No

Endiama (Angola)

Angola 1 Oct 2008

Report says mining companies' arbitrary seizure & destruction of farmlands causing widespread hunger & deepening poverty. Click here

No

Endiama (Angola)

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

Energi Mega Persada


Friends of the Earth calls on major banks to withhold further loans from Lapindo Brantas gas project (owned by companies

No

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(Indonesia) including Energi Mega Persada) until it compensates people displaced by Sidoarjo mud volcano disaster. Click here

Entergy(USA)

USA 15 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 an Entergy power plant, are responsible. Click here

Yes

E.ON (UK)

UK 17 May 2006

EU figures show 5 companies lead in carbon pollution, including E.ON. Click here

Yes

Ericsson (Sweden)

China 17 Jan 2007


Yes

Erinys(UK)

Iraq 16 Apr 2008

Erinys response to War on Want allegations of abuses in Iraq. Click here

Yes

ExxonMobil (USA)

Chad/Cameroon

7 Sep & 21 Sep 2005

Chad-Cameroon pipeline: Amnesty International says governments, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Petronas are “contracting out” of their human rights obligations. Click here

Yes

ExxonMobil (USA)

Chad 15 Mar 2006

Publish What You Pay coalition & Columbia Law School Human Rights Clinic call on ExxonMobil to refuse Chad’s request to pay oil revenues directly to government instead of into escrow account for poverty reduction. Click here

No

ExxonMobil (USA)

USA 24, 31 May 2006

"Toxic 100" list of corporate air polluters, prepared by Univ. of Massachusetts research institute (PERI): ExxonMobil in top 10. Click here

No

ExxonMobil (USA)

USA 30 April 2008

"Toxic 100" list of top air polluters, by Political Economy Research Institute, Univ. of Massachusetts - we invited top 10 to respond, including ExxonMobil. Click here

Yes

Frechheimer Brothers (USA)

Global 9 Jul 2008

"Subsidizing Sweatshops" report says companies supplying US state uniforms source from firms "engaged in serious human rights & labor violations". Companies mentioned include Frechheimer Brothers. Click here

No

Firestone Natural Rubber(USA)

Liberia 30 Jul, 27 Aug 2008

"The Heavy Load" report alleges continuing abuses on Firestone rubber plantation. Includes rejoinder by Save my Future Foundation & further response by Firestone. Click here

Yes

Fittec China 10 Jan 2007


Yes

Ford (USA)

USA 24, 31 May 2006

"Toxic 100" list of corporate air polluters, prepared by Univ. of Massachusetts research institute (PERI): Ford in top 10. Click here

Yes

Ford (USA)

Argentina 14 Mar 2007

Ford statement regarding legal claims brought by former employees who say they were kidnapped and tortured on Ford Argentina premises during the 1976-83 military dictatorship. Click here

Yes

Fortis (Netherlands/ Belgium)


Friends of the Earth calls on major banks, including Fortis, to withhold further loans from Lapindo Brantas gas project until it compensates people displaced by Sidoarjo mud volcano disaster. Click here

Yes

Forza (Peru)

Peru 17 Jan 2007

Human rights groups & news articles allege Forza involved in spying operation & intimidation against local environmentalists opposed to Yanacocha mine. Click here

No

Foxconn/ Hon Hai (Taiwan)


Foxconn lawsuit against two journalists who reported on working conditions at Foxconn iPod factory sparks concerns for journalists’ rights among Chinese media. Click here and here

2

Fred Meyer Global 8 Mar No Dirty Gold campaign calls on 8 “laggard” jewellery retailers Yes

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(USA) 2006 to sign on to social & environmental standards on gold sourcing. Click here

Frederick’s of Hollywood (USA)

Philippines 27 Apr 2005

Behind the Label (USA) alleges poor working conditions at Frederick’s supplier Gelmart Industries. Click here

No

Freeport-McMoRan (USA)

West Papua/ Indonesia

4 Jan 2006

NY Times front-page report raises concerns about payments to Indonesian military, environmental impacts of Grasberg mine. Click here

Yes

Friosur (Chile)

Chile 12 Jul 2006


Yes

Full Start(China)

China 19 Dec 2007, 16 Jan 2008

Workers in Junxingye factory (owned by Full Start) making crucifixes for religious gift shops in US work 15-hour days in poor conditions, says Natl. Labor Committee (USA). Click here

Yes

Gaslink (Nigeria)

Nigeria 26 Sep 2007

Environmental groups warn of "unprecedented loss of lives" if safety concerns are not addressed in pipeline projects, particularly Gaslink's project. Click here

Yes

Gelmart Industries (USA)


Behind the Label (USA) alleges poor working conditions. Click here

Yes

Gem Diamonds(UK)

Botswana 29 Oct 2008

Survival Intl. says De Beers returns to mine Central Kalahari Game Reserve while Bushmen are still displaced – also refers to Gem Diamonds. Click here

No

General Electric (USA)

USA 24, 31 May 2006

"Toxic 100" list of corporate air polluters, prepared by Univ. of Massachusetts research institute (PERI): General Electric in top 10. Click here

Yes


China 17 Jan 2007


Yes


Sudan 12 Dec 2007

Olympic Dream for Darfur calls on Olympic corporate sponsors, including General Electric, to raise Sudan concerns with Chinese Govt. Click here

Yes


USA 30 April 2008

"Toxic 100" list of top air polluters, by Political Economy Research Institute, Univ. of Massachusetts - we invited top 10 to respond, including GE. Click here

Yes

Georgia Gulf (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 Georgia Gulf facility, are responsible. Click here

Yes

Gilead Sciences (USA)

Global 15 Feb 2006


No

Gilead Sciences (USA)


Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility rates 15 pharmaceutical firms on HIV/AIDS, including Gilead - finds none has comprehensive approach. Click here

No

Glamis Gold (USA)

Guatemala 10 Feb 2005

One protester killed & many injured by security forces after indigenous people & environmental groups’ protest blocks equipment to be used for Glamis Gold’s Marlin mine, says Friends of the Earth. Click here

Yes

Glaxo-SmithKline (UK)

Global 13 Jul 2005


Yes


Thailand 9 & 16 Aug 2006

Hundreds protest against Glaxo HIV drug patent application over concerns about access for the poor. Click here

Yes


Global 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 8 Nov

Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility rates 15 pharmaceutical firms on HIV/AIDS, including Glaxo - finds none has comprehensive approach. Click here

Yes

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2006Glaxo-SmithKline (UK)

Global 12 Dec 2007


Yes

Glencore (Switzerland)

Colombia 29 Aug 2007

Glencore accused of labour rights abuses, as well as two reported attempts on life of trade unionist from Glencore-licensed mine. Click here

Yes

Global Coal Management(UK)

Global 12 Dec 2007

"Fanning the Flames": War on Want report alleges UK mining companies, including Global Coal Management, involved in human rights abuses overseas. Click here

Yes

Goldcorp/ Glamis (Canada)

Guatemala 21 Feb 2007

Concerns about social & environmental impacts of Goldcorp's Marlin mine, including threats against author of report on toxic run-off. Click here

Yes

Goldcorp(Canada)

Guatemala 23 Apr 2008

Death threats against bishop allegedly due to his criticism of mining practices in his diocese. Click here

No

Goldcorp(Canada)

Americas 11 Jun 2008

Report raises concerns about human rights, environmental impacts of Goldcorp in the Americas. Click here

No

Goldcorp(Canada)

Honduras 15 Oct 2008

Video "The real costs of gold mining: Goldcorp in Honduras" raises serious health & other concerns. Click here

No

Golden Star Resources (Canada)

Ghana 6 Jul 2005

Government security forces open fire during protests over environmental, social impacts of Bogoso/Prestea mine – Wassa Association of Communities Affected by Mining calls for governnment investigation. Click here

No

Golden Star Resources (Canada)

Ghana 4 Jun 2008


No

Goldfields(So. Africa)

Ghana 4, 11 Jun 2008


Yes

Goldsmiths (UK)

Global 11 Jul 2007

CAFOD calls on Goldsmiths to sign 12 "Golden Rules" to reduce harmful social & environmental impacts of gold mining. Click here

No

Google (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

Google (USA)

China 17 Jan 2007


Yes

GP Garments (Sri Lanka)

Sri Lanka 25 May 2005

Global textiles union (ITGLWF) raises concerns over labour rights issues at GP Garments factory in export processing zone. Click here

Yes

Graciela Naum (Argentina)

Argentina 3 May 2006

Allegations that Argentinean clothing brands sourcing from clandestine factories where Bolivians work in “slave-like conditions”. Click here

Yes

Group Talent/ Jordan Silk (China)

Jordan 18 Oct 2006

Report by National Labor Committee (a U.S. NGO) alleges poor working conditions in garment factories including Group Talent/Jordan Silk supplying US brands & retailers. Click here

No

Grupo Agbar(Spain)

Mexico 2 Jul 2008

Allegations that water company Grupo Agbar “violated the human right to water” in Coahuila. Click here [Spanish only]

Yes

Grupo Flores de la Montaña (Ecuador)

Ecuador 7 Mar 2007

Report denounces anti-union practices of Grupo Flores de Montaña. Click here [in Spanish]

Yes

Grupo México/ Industrial Minera México (Mexico)

Mexico 29 Nov 2006

Concerns raised about mine safety, violations of unionisation rights. Click here [in Spanish]

Yes

Guangdong Yudean (China)

China 14 June 2006

Shooting of protesters who opposed power plant construction at Dongzhou village, Shanwei. Click here

Yes

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Guangdong Red Bay Generation (China)

China 14 June 2006


No

Guangdong Electric Power Development (China)

China 14 June 2006


No

Guangzhou Development Industry Holdings (China)

China 14 June 2006


No

Hanesbrands (USA)

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

Hantai Shoe(China)

China 30 Jul 2008

China Labor Watch report alleges abuses at Hantai Shoe, supplier to Wal-Mart. Click here

No

Harbin (China)

Sudan 12, 19 Sep 10 Oct2007

UN Special Rapporteur on adequate housing concerned about forced evictions & other abuses related to the Merowe dam project. Click here

No

Hasbro(USA)

China 6 Aug 2008

National Labor Committee alleges abuses at Hoida factory in Shenzhen, China, producing "Ernie" toys, Click here

Yes

Heineken (Netherlands)

Cambodia 7 June2006


Yes

Henan Rebecca (China)

China 24, 31 Aug 2005

South China Morning Post article says Henan Rebecca uses forced prison labour. Click here

Yes

Hewlett-Packard (USA)

Global 1 Jun 2005

Greenpeace report says hi-tech products made by Hewlett-Packard & others use toxic flame retardants. Click here

Yes

Hindalco (Aditya Birla) (India)

India 3 Aug 2006

Reports in Indian newspapers The Hindu and Tehelka: Residents oppose proposed Utkal bauxite mining & alumina refinery project in Orissa over environmental & displacement concerns. Click here

No


India 13 & 20 Dec 2006

Indian People’s Tribunal report on alleged human rights and environment violations involved in Utkal aluminium project. Click here

No


India 4 Apr 2007

Report by former World Bank advisor Robert Goodland raises serious human rights & environmental concerns about Utkal bauxite & alumina project. Click here

No

Horizon Clothing (Jordan)

Jordan 18 Oct 2006

Report by National Labor Committee (a U.S. NGO) alleges poor working conditions in garment factories including Horizon that supply US brands & retailers. Click here

Yes

HSBC (UK)

China 24 Aug, 31 Aug 2005

South China Morning Post article alleges wig manufacturer Henan Rebecca uses forced prison labour – says major banks, including HSBC, among its top shareholders. Click here

Yes

Hoffman-La Roche (Switzerland)


Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility rates 15 pharmaceutical firms on HIV/AIDS, including Hoffman-La Roche - finds none has comprehensive approach. Click here

No

Hoida factory(China)

China 6 Aug 2008


Yes

Hoya Corporation(Japan)

Thailand 1 Oct 2008

Hoya Glass Disk Company allegedly clamps down on unions; workers claim to have been arbitrarily dismissed. Click here

Yes

Iam Gold Ecuador 3 May Local groups raise concerns over environmental impacts of Yes

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(Canada) 2006 Iam Gold operations - demand revocation of its concession. Click here

Implats (South Africa)

South Africa

18 Jul 2007

Bench Marks Foundation report says platinum mines in North West Province owned by companies including Implats putting workers' & communities' health at risk. Click here

Yes

InBev (Belgium)

Cambodia 7 June2006


Yes

Inco(Canada)

New Caledonia

26 Apr 2006

Indigenous group protests against Inco's Goro mine in New Caledonia - concerned about future impacts on water supply. Click here

Yes

Inditex (Zara) (Spain)

Bangladesh 11 May 2005


Yes

ING (Netherlands)

China 24 Aug 2005

South China Morning Post article alleges wig manufacturer Henan Rebecca uses forced prison labour – says major banks, including ING, among its top shareholders. Click here

Yes

ING (Netherlands)

Uruguay 21 Dec 2005,4 Jan, 12 Apr 2006

Center for Human Rights & Environment (CEDHA), Argentina, claims that ING’s potential investment in pulp mill projects would violate Equator Principles. Click here

Yes

ING (Netherlands)

Global 18 Jan, 25 Jan 2006


Yes

Ingenio Guadalupe(Guatemala)

Guatemala 6 Aug, 3 Sep 2008

Indigenous farmers protest against displacement, environmental damage by sugar ethanol companies- Alleged violent repression of protestors by security agents working for Ingenio Guadalupe. Click here

Yes

Intel (USA)

China 17 Jan 2007


Yes

Island Oil & Gas (Ireland)

Morocco/ Western Sahara

20 Dec 2006, 3 Jan 2007

Western Sahara Watch says new reconnaissance contract with Moroccan state oil company increases risk of further armed conflict. Click here

No

ITM Mining (UK/Angola)

Angola 1 Oct 2008


No

ITM Mining (UK/Angola)



Yes

JC Penney (USA)

Global 8 Mar 2006

No Dirty Gold campaign calls on 8 “laggard” jewellery retailers to sign on to social & environmental standards on gold sourcing. Click here

Yes

JC Penney (USA)

Jordan 18 Oct 2006

Report by National Labor Committee (a U.S. NGO) alleges poor working conditions in garment factories producing for US brands & retailers including JC Penney. Click here

No

Jindal Vijayanagar Steel (India)

India 8 Jun 2006

Report by mines, minerals & PEOPLE (alliance of mining issues NGOs in India) alleges use of child labour in many iron ore and granite mines in Karnataka state. Click here

Yes

JMS Garments(Bangladesh)

Bangladesh 5 Nov 2008

SweatFree Communities alleges labour abuses by Wal-Mart supplier JMS Garments. Click here

Yes

Jockey International (USA)


Behind the Label (USA) alleges poor working conditions at Jockey supplier Gelmart Industries. Click here

Yes

Johnson & Johnson/

Global 23 Aug, 6

Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility rates 15 pharmaceutical firms on HIV/AIDS, including Johnson &

Yes

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Tibotec (USA/Belgium)

Sep, 8 Nov 2006

Johnson/Tibotec- finds none has comprehensive approach. Click here

Johnson & Johnson(USA)

Sudan 12 Dec 2007,2 Jan 2008

Olympic Dream for Darfur calls on Olympic corporate sponsors, including Johnson & Johnson, to raise Sudan concerns with Chinese Govt. Click here

Yes

Johnson & Johnson(USA)

Global 12 Dec 2007,2 Jan 2008


Yes

Jostens(USA)

Global 8 Mar 2006


Yes

Karachaganak Petroleum Operating (Kazakhstan). (Operating cos.: BG Group, ENI)

Kazakhstan

20 Apr 2005

Emissions from Karachaganak oil and gas field causing serious environmental health problems in nearby communities, critical environmental information withheld, says Crude Accountability. Click here

Yes

Karstadt-Quelle (Germany)

Bangladesh

11 May 2005


Yes

KBC (Belgium)



Yes

KBC (Belgium)



Yes

KBR(USA)



Yes

Kingmaker Footwear (Hong Kong)

China 31 Aug 2005

Global textiles union (ITGLWF) accuses Kingmaker Footwear of labour abuses & cover-up to mislead workplace monitors - supplies Clarks & Skechers. Click here

Yes

Kmart (part of Sears) (USA)


Behind the Label (USA) allege poor working conditions alleged at Kmart supplier Gelmart Industries. Click here

Yes

Kmart/Sears (USA)

Global 8 Mar 2006


No

K-Nex(USA)

China 6 Aug 2008


Yes

Kodak (USA)

USA 24, 31 May 2006

"Toxic 100" list of corporate air polluters, prepared by Univ. of Massachusetts research institute (PERI): Kodak in top 10. Click here

Yes

Kodak (USA)

Sudan 12 Dec 2007

Olympic Dream for Darfur calls on Olympic corporate sponsors, including Kodak, to raise Sudan concerns with Chinese Govt. Click here

Yes

Kodak (USA)

USA 30 April 2008

"Toxic 100" list of top air polluters, by Political Economy Research Institute, Univ. of Massachusetts - we invited top 10 to respond, including Kodak. Click here

Yes

Kohler (USA)

China 22 Jun 2005

China Labor Watch says employees at Kohler factory work in dangerous conditions. Click here

No

Korea Gas (Korea)

Burma 13 & 20 Dec 2006

Earthrights Intl. calls on sponsors of Shwe gas pipeline to conduct environmental & human rights impact assessments; 15 Korean NGOs raise concerns about project. Click here

No

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Burma 20 Aug 2008


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


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

Lazare Kaplan (USA)

Angola 13 Sep 2006


Yes

Lazare Kaplan (USA)

Angola 1 Oct 2008


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 [in Spanish]

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)


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

Lev Leviev Group (Israel/USA)

Angola 13 Sep 2006


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(So. Korea)

Dem. Rep. of Congo

6, 13 Aug 2008

DanWatch report alleges mobile phones linked to metal mining abuses. Click here

Yes

LG Chem(So. Korea)

Dem. Rep. of Congo

6 Aug 2008


No

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


Yes

Lonmin (UK)

South Africa

18 & 25 Jul

Bench Marks Foundation report says platinum mines in North West Province owned by companies including Lonmin putting

No

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2007 workers' & communities' health at risk. Click hereLyondell (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

Maersk (Denmark)

China 17 Jan 2007


No

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

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

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

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

MedcoEnergi (Indonesia)


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


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

Merck (USA)

Global 13 Jul 2005


Yes

Merck (USA)


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


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)


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

Microsoft China 22 Jun Reporters Without Borders criticise Microsoft for censorship of No

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(USA) & 6 Jul 2005

words such as “human rights” & “democracy” in Chinese version of its weblog tool. Click here

Microsoft (USA)

China 17 May 2006


Yes

Microsoft (USA)

China 17 Jan 2007


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 [in French]

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 ProDesc reply to the company. Click here

Yes

Minera 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 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

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance(Japan)

Burma 20 Aug 2008


Pending

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

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


Yes

Monsanto (USA)

Global 21 May 2008

"Monsanto's Harvest of Fear" - Vanity Fair report details environmental legacy, treatment of farmers. Click here

Yes

Montagne (Argentina)


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

Motorola (USA)


Students and Scholars against Corporate Misbehaviour (SACOM) report alleges widespread labour abuses among suppliers of major technology & electronics brands including Motorola. Click here

Yes

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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


Yes

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

Natexis (France)

Angola 12 Oct, 16 Nov 2005, 1 Feb 2006


Yes

Natixis (France)


Friends of the Earth calls on major banks, including Natixis, to withhold further loans from Lapindo Brantas gas project until it compensates people displaced by Sidoarjo mud volcano disaster. Click here

No

Natixis (France)



Yes

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

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

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

Nestlé (Swizerland)

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

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 Peru 17 Jan, Human rights groups & news articles allege Yanacocha mine Yes

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(USA) 14 Feb, 7 Mar 2007

& security company involved in spying operation & intimidation against local environmentalists. Click here

Newmont (USA)

Ghana 4, 11 Jun 2008


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


Yes

Nissan(Japan)

USA 30 April 2008

"Toxic 100" list of top air polluters, by Political Economy Research Institute, Univ. of Massachusetts - we invited top 10 to respond, including Nissan. Click here

Yes

Nokia (Finland)

China 17 Jan 2007


Yes

Nokia (Finland)

Dem. Rep. of Congo

6 Aug 2008


Yes

Norilsk (Russia)

Russia 25 Oct 2006

Blacksmith Institute lists Norilsk as one of 10 “World’s Worst Polluted Places”. Click here

Yes

Novartis (Switzerland)


Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility rates 15 pharmaceutical firms on HIV/AIDS, including Novartis - finds none has comprehensive approach. Click here

Yes


Global 29 Nov 2006


Yes


India 20 Jun 2007

Physicians for Social Justice: "Novartis versus India - Putting profit before human rights". Click here

Yes


Global 12 Dec 2007


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

Nuziveedu(India)

India 17 Oct 2007


No

OCBC Bank/ Great Eastern Life(Singapore)

Burma 20 Aug 2008


Yes

Occidental (USA)

Peru 16 May 2007

NGO report alleges Occidental's former operations caused serious harm to environment & health. Click here

Yes

Odebrecht (Brazil)



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)


Allegations that Argentinean clothing brands sourcing from clandestine factories where Bolivians work in “slave-like conditions”. [Note: Olga Naum said by telephone that its

Yes

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name was mentioned erroneously in media reports about the allegations]. Click here

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

Pana Harrison(Singapore)

Burma 20 Aug 2008


No

Panasonic(Japan)

Sudan 12 Dec 2007

Olympic Dream for Darfur calls on Olympic corporate sponsors, including Panasonic, to raise Sudan concerns with Chinese Govt. Click here

Yes

PEMEX(Mexico)

Mexico 25 Oct 2006

Veracruz regional health official says Pemex is wrong to deny that its pollution has contributed to illnesses among local population. Click here

Yes

PepsiCo (USA)

Poland 20 Jul 2005

International food workers’ union (IUF) alleges sexual harassment at PepsiCo plant. Click here

Yes

PepsiCo (USA)

Poland 5 Apr 2006

Labour groups protest allege anti-union activities & sexual harassment at Frito-Lay food plant (part of PepsiCo). Click here

Yes

Perenco (France)

Ecuador 19 Jul 2006

Thousands protest environmental damage. Click here Yes

Perenco (France)

Peru 20 Aug 2008

Survival Intl. names "unholy trinity - the three worst companies abusing tribal peoples' rights". Click here

Yes

Petroecuador (Ecuador)

Ecuador 7 June 2006

40 indigenous communities call on Petroecuador to make certain social & environmental measures in “Bloque 15“ (formerly operated by Occidental). Click here

Yes

Petronas (Malaysia)

Chad/Cameroon

7 Sep & 21 Sep 2005

Chad-Cameroon pipeline: Amnesty International says governments, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Petronas are "contracting out" of their human rights obligations. Click here

Yes

Pfizer (USA)


Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility rates 15 pharmaceutical firms on HIV/AIDS, including Pfizer - finds none has comprehensive approach. Click here

Yes

Pfizer (USA)

Global 29 Nov 2006


Yes

Pfizer (USA)

Global 12 Dec 2007, 20 Feb 2008


Yes

Placer Dome (Canada)

Philippines 23 Mar 2005

Villagers not compensated for environmental harms, clean-up not completed, according to Oxfam Australia report. Click here

Yes

PPG Industries (USA)

USA 15 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 PPG Industries facility, are responsible. Click here

Yes

Procter & Gamble (USA)

China 17 Jan 2007


Yes

Propper Intl. (USA)

Global 9 Jul 2008

"Subsidizing Sweatshops" report says companies supplying US state uniforms source from firms "engaged in serious human rights & labor violations". Companies mentioned include Propper Intl. Click here

No

PSA Peugeot-Citroën (France)

China 17 & 24 Jan 2007


Yes

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Puma(Germany)

China 9 Jul 2008

China Labor Watch report alleges serious labour rights abuses at Puma's supplier Surpassing Shoe Co. Click here

Yes

QBE(Australia)

Burma 20 Aug 2008


No

QVC (part of Liberty Media) (USA)

Global 8 Mar 2006


Yes

Ranbaxy (India)

India 4 Jan 2006

Times of India article says pharmaceutical plants poison ground water in Punjab village. Click here

Yes

Rasi (India)

India 17 Oct 2007


No

Redback(Canada)

Ghana 4 Jun 2008


No

Reliance Energy (India)

India 9 Aug 2006

Report on police beatings of Uttar Pradesh villagers who were protesting their displacement by planned Reliance Energy plant. Click here

Yes

Repsol YPF (Spain)

Peru 30 May 2007

8 NGOs write to Peruvian Govt. expressing their concerns about the potential impacts of Repsol's "Lote 39" project over indigenous populations & biodiversity. Click here

Yes

Rio Tinto(UK/Australia)

Madagascar

31 Oct 2007

Rio Tinto mine in Madagascar: Panos/Friends of the Earth report raises displacement, poverty & environmental concerns. Click here

Yes

Rio Tinto(UK/Australia)

Global 12 Dec 2007

"Fanning the Flames": War on Want report alleges UK mining companies, including Rio Tinto, involved in human rights abuses overseas. Click here

Yes

Rimbunan Hijau (Malyasia)

Papua New Guinea

16 Mar 2006

Dangerous working conditions and sub-standard housing for loggers, according to PNG MP & Labour Department official. Click here

Yes

Risks Incorporated(USA)

Mexico 30 Jul 2008

US security firm Risks Incorporated in torture training sessions with police - includes videos of the sessions. Click here

No

Roche(Switzerland)

Global 12 Dec 2007


No

Rolex (Switzerland)

Global 8 Mar 2006


No

Royal Bank of Scotland (UK)

Angola 12 Oct, 16 & 23 Nov 2005


Yes

Royalife(Israel)


17 Sep 2008


Yes

Rubie’s Costume (USA)

Mexico 9 Nov 2005

Rubie's Costume Co. facility accused of child labour, safety infringements & other labour abuses. Click here

Yes

Russell (USA)

Jordan 18 Oct 2006

Report by National Labor Committee (a U.S. NGO) alleges poor working conditions in garment factories producing for US brands & retailers including Russell. Click here

No

RWE npower (UK)

UK 17 May 2006

EU figures show 5 companies lead in carbon pollution, including RWE npower. Click here

No

Sainsbury's (UK)

Costa Rica

25 Apr 2007

ActionAid says women working for suppliers to UK supermarkets, including Sainsbury’s, locked into dangerous conditions, "appallingly" low pay. Click here

Yes

SalmonChile (Chile)

Chile 12 Jul 2006


Yes

Samling(Malaysia)

Malaysia 20 Aug 2008


No

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Samsung (So. Korea)


Students and Scholars against Corporate Misbehaviour (SACOM) report alleges widespread labour abuses among suppliers of major technology & electronics brands including Samsung. Click here

Yes

Samsung (So. Korea)

Sudan 12 Dec 2007

Olympic Dream for Darfur calls on Olympic corporate sponsors, including Samsung, to raise Sudan concerns with Chinese Govt. Click here

Yes

Samsung (So. Korea)

Dem. Rep. of Congo

6 Aug 2008


Yes

San Miguel (Philippines)

Cambodia 7 June 2006


Yes

sanofi-aventis (France)


Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility rates 15 pharmaceutical firms on HIV/AIDS, including sanofi-aventis - finds none has comprehensive approach. Click here

No

sanofi-aventis (France)

Global 12 Dec 2007, 13 Feb 2008


Yes

Santos (Australia)


Friends of the Earth calls on major banks to withhold further loans from Lapindo Brantas gas project (owned by companies including Santos) until it compensates people displaced by Sidoarjo mud volcano disaster. Click here

Yes

Sara Lee/Hanes (USA)

Mexico 30 Aug 2006

Workers at Monclova factory raise concerns about workplace safety & wages. Click here

Yes

Sasol (South Africa)

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 Sasol facility, are responsible. Click here

Yes

Scapino (Netherlands)

Bangladesh

11 May 2005

Factory of supplier Spectrum Sweater in Dhaka, Bangladesh, collapses, killing 64 workers – Global textiles union (ITGLWF) and Clean Clothes Campaign raise concerns about working conditions prior to collapse. Click here

Yes

Schering-Plough (USA)


Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility rates 15 pharmaceutical firms on HIV/AIDS, including Schering-Plough - finds none has comprehensive approach. Click here

No

Schlumberger (USA)

Libya 10 May 2006

Job seeker says he was told by Schlumberger representative not to apply because of his age. Click here

Yes

Seaboard/ Ingenio Tabacal (USA/Argentina)

Argentina 4 Oct 2006

Indigenous youth killed for stealing oranges by guards working for security company of Ingenio Tabacal (part of Seaboard Corp) - guards arrested. Click here [English] or here [Spanish]

No

Shell (UK/ Netherlands)

Global (8 countries)

29 Jun 2005

Friends of the Earth issues “The Other Shell Report 2004”, in which communities affected by Shell’s operations in 8 countries – Brazil, Curacao, Ireland, Nigeria, Philippines, Russia, So. Africa, United States – raise concerns. Click here

Yes


Nigeria 29 Nov 2006

Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) alleges Shell seeks to resume operations in Ogoniland without Ogonis' assent. Click here

Yes


China 17 Jan 2007


Yes

Shell (UK/

Global 3 Oct 2007

Former Shell executive: "The myth of corporations' commitments to Human Rights". Click here

Yes

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Netherlands)Silver Planet (Jordan)

Jordan 18 Oct 2006

Report by National Labor Committee (a U.S. NGO) alleges poor working conditions in garment factories including Silver Planet supplying US brands & retailers. Click here

Yes

Singer (USA)

China 19 Dec 2007, 16 Jan 2008

Workers in Junxingye factory making crucifixes (distributed by Singer) for religious gift shops in US work 15-hour days in poor conditions, says Natl. Labor Committee (USA). Click here

Yes

Skechers (USA)

China 31 Aug 2005

Global textiles union (ITGLWF) accuses Kingmaker Footwear of labour abuses & cover-up to mislead workplace monitors – supplies Clarks & Skechers. Click here

Yes

Skye Resources (Canada)

Guatemala 20 Dec 2006

Indigenous residents protest mining exploration, say they are badly beaten by police. Click here

Yes

Socatur (Cameroon)

Cameroon 9 & 16 Aug 2006

Residents of Douala accuse Socatur & other firms of chemical pollution of their neighbourhood. Click here

Yes

Société Générale (France)

Global 30 Jan 2008


No

Solo Invest (France)

Bangladesh 12 & 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 Solo Invest). Click here

No

Sompo(Japan)

Burma 20 Aug 2008


Yes

Sony Ericsson(UK)

Dem. Rep. of Congo

6 Aug 2008


Yes

SP International (India)

India 13 Dec 2006

Calcutta Telegraph article raise concerns about exploitation & confinement of child workers. Click here

Yes

Staples(USA)

Sudan 12 Dec 2007

Olympic Dream for Darfur calls on Olympic corporate sponsors, including Staples, to raise Sudan concerns with Chinese Govt. Click here

Yes

Standard Chartered (UK)



No

Standard Flour Mills(Nigeria)

Nigeria 5 Sep 2007

Workers at Standard Flour Mills allege anti-union practices, racial discrimination, safety breaches. Click here

Yes

Starbucks (USA)

Guantanamo Bay

29 Mar, 14 Jun 2006

Starbucks at Guantanamo Bay: customer writes to Starbucks raising human rights concerns. Click here

Yes

Starwood Hotels (USA)

Egypt 14 Dec 2005

Middle East Times reports that Coptic Christian employee was allegedly dismissed for refusing to convert to Islam. Click here

No

Steilmann (Germany)

Bangladesh

11 May 2006

Factory of supplier Spectrum Sweater in Dhaka, Bangladesh, collapses, killing 64 workers – Global textiles union (ITGLWF and Clean Clothes Campaign raise concerns about working conditions prior to collapse. Click here

Yes

Suez (France)

Bolivia 16 Feb 2005

Democracy Center (Bolivia) alleges Suez restricting access to water for poor communities in El Alto – Government ends contract with Suez after protests. Click here (and here for brief abstract of Suez response in English).

Yes

Surpassing Shoe Co. (China)

China 9 Jul 2008

China Labor Watch report alleges serious labour rights abuses at Puma's supplier Surpassing Shoe Co. Click here

No

Swatch Sudan 12 Dec Olympic Dream for Darfur calls on Olympic corporate Yes

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(Switzerland) 2007 sponsors, including Swatch, to raise Sudan concerns with Chinese Govt. Click here

Swarovski (Austria)

India 10 May 2006

Alleged use of child labour by apparel manufacturers using Swarovski beadwork, in India. Click here

Yes

Target (USA)

Jordan 18 Oct 2006

Report by National Labor Committee (a U.S. NGO) alleges poor working conditions in garment factories producing for US brands & retailers including Target. Click here

Yes

Target (USA)

Burma 1 Nov 2006

Human rights groups urge companies to boycott gems to avoid supporting military government; social investors call on Target to address Burmese gems in its supply chain. Click here

Yes

Target Insurance Brokers(Singapore)

Burma 20 Aug 2008


No

TCL (China)


Students and Scholars against Corporate Misbehaviour (SACOM) report alleges widespread labour abuses among suppliers of major technology & electronics brands including TCL. Click here

No

Tesco(UK)

China 17 Jan 2007


Yes

Tesco (UK)

South Africa

13 Apr 2005

Women working on fruit farms supplying Tesco work in “appalling” conditions – receiving “poverty wages”, exposed to pesticides, living in “dismal housing” and losing out on benefits, says ActionAid report. Click here

Yes

Textiles KN de Oriente (Mexico)

Mexico 22 Mar 2006

Local NGO says that contaminated effluent from Textiles KN de Oriente factory causing cancer in local population. Click here

Yes

Tiffany (USA)

Burma 2 Mar 2005

Tiffany resumes buying gems mined in Burma, Professional Jeweller magazine reports. Click here [following our Update it re-imposed the moratorium on gemstones from Burma – click here]

Yes

Timberland (USA)

China 30 Mar 2005

China Labor Watch alleges labour rights abuses at Timberland supplier Kingmaker Footwear in China. Click here

Yes

Tokio Marine(Japan)

Burma 20 Aug 2008


Pending

Tongaat Hulett (South Africa)

Mozambique 1 Aug 2007

Mozambique: Security guards at Mafambisse sugar plantation, owned by Tongaat Hulett, accused of killing striking worker. Click here

Yes

TOP-TOY (Sweden)

China 15 Jun 2005


Yes

Total (France)

Burma 23 Feb 2005

Total’s presence in Burma fuelling human rights abuses, says new report – 40 organisations in 18 countries call on Total to quit the country. Click here

Yes

Total (France)

China 17 Jan 2007


No

Total (France)

Burma 3 Oct 2007

Total's lobbying weakens EU stance on Burma sanctions, says Member of European Parliament Geoffrey Van Orden. Click here

Yes

Total (France)

Burma 10 Oct 2007

Sir Geoffrey Chandler: "Total's response to criticisms of its presence in Burma is in the worst tradition of corporate irresponsibility". Click here

No

Total (France)

Burma 21 May 2008

Burma Campaign UK says Total has helped to keep in power government that is "killing thousands by denying aid". Click here

Yes

Toyota(Japan)

Burma 12 Mar 2008

Social investors ask whether Toyota can maintain its investments in Burma "without supporting the military regime and its egregious abuses of human rights". Click here

No

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Toyota(Japan)

Global 2 July 2008

National Labor Committee report accuses Toyota of labour abuses in own operations & supply chain. Click here

Yes

Triple Canopy(USA)

Global 30 Jan 2008


Yes

TVI Pacific (Canada)

Philippines 7 Feb 2007

Report by coalition of indigenous, environmental, human rights & religious groups finds mining in Philippines is “destructive” of environment & livelihoods. Click here

Yes

Tyson (USA)

USA 24 May 2006

"Toxic 100" list of corporate air polluters, prepared by Univ. of Massachusetts research institute (PERI): Tyson in top 10 (but likely to be eliminated): [Note: Statement provided by PERI said that Tyson is to submit revised data that PERI expects will reduce or eliminate Tyson’s ranking among the Toxic 100]. Click here

Yes

UBS (Switzerland)

China 24 Aug 2005

South China Morning Post article alleges wig manufacturer Henan Rebecca uses forced prison labour – says major banks, including UBS, among its top shareholders. Click here

Yes

Union Fenosa(Colombia)

Colombia 29 Aug 2007

Unión Fenosa accused of labour rights abuses. Click here [response in Spanish only]

Yes

UPS (USA)

China 17 Jan 2007


No

UPS (USA)

Sudan 12 Dec 2007

Olympic Dream for Darfur calls on Olympic corporate sponsors, including UPS, to raise Sudan concerns with Chinese Govt. Click here

No

US Steel (USA)

USA 24, 31 May 2006

"Toxic 100" list of corporate air polluters, prepared by Univ. of Massachusetts research institute (PERI): US Steel in top 10. Click here

Yes

US Steel (USA)

USA 30 April 2008

"Toxic 100" list of top air polluters, by Political Economy Research Institute, Univ. of Massachusetts - we invited top 10 to respond, including US Steel. Click here

Yes

Vedanta Resources(UK)

India 5 Sep 2007

ActionAid raises concerns about impact of Vedanta Resources alumina project on indigenous groups & environment. Click here

Yes


Zambia 14 Nov 2007

Christian Aid & other organizations call on multinationals in Zambia to give the country "a better deal" in copper mining contracts. Click here

Yes


Global 12 Dec 2007

"Fanning the Flames": War on Want report alleges UK mining companies, including Vedanta, involved in human rights abuses overseas. Click here

Yes


India 20 Aug 2008


Yes

VF Corporation/ Nautica (USA)

Jordan 18 Oct 2006

Report by National Labor Committee (a U.S. NGO) alleges poor working conditions in garment factories producing for US brands & retailers including Nautica/VF Corporation. Click here

Yes

Visa(USA)

Sudan 12, 19 Dec 2007

Olympic Dream for Darfur calls on Olympic corporate sponsors, including Visa, to raise Sudan concerns with Chinese Govt. Click here

Yes

Volcán Compañía Minera(Perú)

Peru 28 May 2008

Minera Volcán accused of “environmental crimes against the life and health” of residents of Cerro Pasco. Click here [Spanish only]

No

Volkswagen(Germany)

Sudan 12 Dec 2007

Olympic Dream for Darfur calls on Olympic corporate sponsors, including Volkswagen, to raise Sudan concerns with Chinese Govt. Click here

Yes

Volvo (Sweden)

Israel 11 Jul, 18 Jul 2007

Volvo bulldozers photographed in destruction of Bedouin Arab villages - US church group urges divestment. Click here and here

Yes

Wal-Mart Bangladesh 5 Nov SweatFree Communities alleges labour abuses by Wal-Mart Yes

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(USA) 2008 supplier JMS Garments. Click hereWal-Mart (USA)

Canada 9 Mar 2006

Wal-Mart’s labour policies & practices violate international law, according to article by business school professor Roy Adams. Click here. Follow-up by Roy Adams - click here.

Yes

Wal-Mart (USA)


Behind the Label (USA) alleges poor working conditions at Wal-Mart supplier Gelmart Industries. Click here

No

Wal-Mart (USA)

Jordan 18 Oct 2006

Report by National Labor Committee (a U.S. NGO) alleges poor working conditions in garment factories producing for US brands & retailers including Wal-Mart. Click here

Yes

Wal-Mart(USA)

Burma 1 Nov, 8 Nov 2006

Human rights groups urge companies to boycott gems to avoid supporting military government; social investors call on Wal-Mart to address Burmese gems in its supply chain. Click here

Yes

Wal-Mart (USA)

China 17 Jan 2007


No

Wal-Mart (USA)

China 30 Jul 2008

China Labor Watch report alleges abuses at Hantai Shoe, supplier to Wal-Mart. Click here

Yes

Wal-Mart (USA)

Jordan 17, 24 Sep 2008


Yes

Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club (USA)

Global 8 Mar 2006


Yes

Walt Disney (USA)

China 24 Aug 2005

National Labor Committee (USA) alleges factories making books for Disney operate under unsafe conditions. Click here

Yes

Walt Disney (USA)

France 25 Jan 2006

Lawsuit alleges that Disneyland Paris set limits on number of black employees it accepted from employment agency. Click here

Yes

Walt Disney (USA)

China 20 Sep 2006

Labour abuses at 3 factories producing Disney merchandise alleged in report by SACOM (Students and Scholars Against Corporate Misbehavior). Click here

No

Walt Disney (USA)

China 17 Jan & 7 Feb 2007


Yes

Warner Brothers (part of Time Warner)(USA)

Mexico 9 Nov 2005

Rubie's Costume Co. facility, allegedly producing Warner Brothers costumes, accused of child labour, safety infringements & other labour abuses. Click here

Yes

Whitehall Jewellers (USA)

Global 8 Mar 2006


No

WorleyParsons Komex (Australia)

Egypt 28 Jun 2006

Employee alleges dismissal after involvement in peaceful pro-democracy sit-in was due to his political activities. Click here

Yes

Wyeth (USA)


Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility rates 15 pharmaceutical firms on HIV/AIDS, including Wyeth - finds none has comprehensive approach. Click here

Yes

Wyeth (USA)

Global 12, 19 Dec 2007


No

Xinhao (China)

China 10 Jan 2007


No

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Xstrata (Switzerland)

South Africa

18 Jul 2007

Bench Marks Foundation report says platinum mines in North West Province owned by companies including Xstrata putting workers' & communities' health at risk. Click here

Yes

Xstrata (Switzerland)

Global 12 Dec 2007

"Fanning the Flames": War on Want report alleges UK mining companies, including Xstrata, involved in human rights abuses overseas. Click here

No

Yad Lechayey Adam Carpenters(Israel)


17 Sep 2008


No

Yahoo! (USA)

China 14 Sep2005

Reporters Without Borders & others criticise Yahoo! for providing details to Chinese government that led to journalist Shi Tao’s imprisonment. Click here

Yes

Yahoo! (USA)

China 21 Sep 2005

3 international human rights experts (Mary Robinson, Sir Geoffrey Chandler, Nick Howen) criticise Yahoo!’s response to its involvement in the case of journalist Shi Tao (in which it said only that it “complies with national laws”). Click here

No

Yahoo! (USA)

China 19 Apr 2006

Yahoo! implicated in jailing of a third cyber-dissident, says Reporters Without Borders. Click here

No

Yahoo! (USA)

China 17 May 2006


Yes

Yamana Gold (Canada)

Honduras 12 Jul 2006

Villagers allege pollution from San Andrés mine, harassment by mine staff. Click here

Yes

Yonghong Electronics (China)


Full English translation of Students and Scholars against Corporate Misbehaviour (SACOM) report on labour abuses at Yonghong Electronics now available. Click here

No

Yonghong Factory/ FSP Group (China)

China 10 Jan 2007


No

Zambia Copper Investments(Zambia)

Zambia 14 Nov 2007

Christian Aid & other organizations call on multinationals in Zambia to give the country "a better deal" in copper mining contracts. Click here

Yes

Zapata Engineering (USA)

Global 30 Jan 2008


No

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