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
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
Burma Campaign UK says firms providing insurance to companies operating in Burma "support dictators". Click here
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
AngloGold Ashanti (South Africa)
Ghana 18 Jan 2006
Concerns about police violence near Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti mining concessions (Ghana News Agency). Click here
Yes
AngloGold Ashanti (South Africa)
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
AngloGold Ashanti (South Africa)
Ghana 18 Oct 2006
ActionAid report alleges AngloGold Ashanti operations exacerbate poverty, harm health & environment in Obuasi. Click here
Yes
AngloGold Ashanti (South Africa)
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
AngloGold Ashanti (South Africa)
Ghana 4 Jun 2008
NGOs say mining companies have impeded food production, led to serious human rights abuses by the military. Click here
Yes
AngloGold Ashanti (South Africa)
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
Burma Campaign UK says firms providing insurance to companies operating in Burma "support dictators". Click here
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)
Global 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 8 Nov 2006
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
1 Situation resolved before Apple responded.
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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
Labor groups raise concerns about positions of multinational & their business organizations regarding China’s proposed labour law reform. Click here
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
Burma Campaign UK says firms providing insurance to companies operating in Burma "support dictators". Click here
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
Over 400,000 children working in cottonseed fields, often bonded labour. Click here
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
BHP Billiton (Australia)
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
BHP Billiton (Australia)
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
BHP Billiton (Australia)
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
BHP Billiton (Australia)
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
"Private Security Contractors at War: Ending the Culture of Impunity", report by Human Rights First. Click here
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)
Global 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 8 Nov 2006
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
Bristol-Myers Squibb (USA)
Global 23 Aug, 13 Sep, 8 Nov 2006
Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility rates 15 pharmaceutical firms on HIV/AIDS, including Bristol-Myers Squibb - finds none has comprehensive approach. Click here
Yes
Bristol-Myers Squibb (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
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
Labor groups raise concerns about positions of multinational & their business organizations regarding China’s proposed labour law reform. Click here
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
Burma Campaign UK says firms providing insurance to companies operating in Burma "support dictators". Click here
No
Cermaq (Norway)
Chile 12 Jul 2006
Serious concerns about working conditions in salmon industry, including workplace deaths. Click here
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)
China 31 Aug, 7 Sep 2005
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
Global Witness report & Financial Times article raise concerns that loan to Angola's state oil company Sonangol will perpetuate corruption & poverty. Click here
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
Swedwatch/Fair Trade Center report alleges poor working conditions at toy factories. Click here
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
Amnesty Intl. calls on French banks to strengthen policies on anti-personnel mines & cluster munitions. Click here
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
"Private Security Contractors at War: Ending the Culture of Impunity", report by Human Rights First. Click here
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
"Private Security Contractors at War: Ending the Culture of Impunity", report by Human Rights First. Click here
No
CWE (China International Water & Electric)(China)
Sudan 26 Apr, 17 May 2006
3 civilians killed during protests over Merowe dam. Click here Yes
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
Students and Scholars against Corporate Misbehaviour (SACOM) report alleges widespread labour abuses among suppliers of major multinational technology & electronics brands. Click here
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
Global Witness report & Financial Times article raise concerns that loan to Angola's state oil company Sonangol will perpetuate corruption & poverty. Click here
Yes
Dexia (Belgium)
Global 18 Jan, 1 Feb 2006
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
Labor groups raise concerns about positions of multinational & their business organizations regarding China’s proposed labour law reform. Click here
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)
Global 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 8 Nov 2006
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
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
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
Indonesia 11 Jul 2007
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
Labor groups raise concerns about positions of multinational & their business organizations regarding China’s proposed labour law reform. Click here
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
Students and Scholars against Corporate Misbehaviour (SACOM) report alleges widespread labour abuses among suppliers of major multinational technology & electronics brands. Click here
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)
Indonesia 11 Jul 2007
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)
China 30 Aug, 6 Sep 2006
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
2 Situation resolved before Foxconn responded.
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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
Serious concerns about working conditions in salmon industry, including workplace deaths. Click here
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)
Philippines 27 Apr 2006
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
General Electric (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
Yes
General Electric (USA)
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
General Electric (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 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
Médecins Sans Frontières says prices of essential new AIDS drugs in developing countries are too high. Click here
No
Gilead Sciences (USA)
Global 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 8 Nov 2006
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
Médecins Sans Frontières says prices of essential new AIDS drugs in developing countries are too high. Click here
Yes
Glaxo-SmithKline (UK)
Thailand 9 & 16 Aug 2006
Hundreds protest against Glaxo HIV drug patent application over concerns about access for the poor. Click here
Yes
Glaxo-SmithKline (UK)
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
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
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
NGOs say mining companies have impeded food production, led to serious human rights abuses by the military. Click here
No
Goldfields(So. Africa)
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
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
Labor groups raise concerns about positions of multinational & their business organizations regarding China’s proposed labour law reform. Click here
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
Shooting of protesters who opposed power plant construction at Dongzhou village, Shanwei. Click here
No
Guangdong Electric Power Development (China)
China 14 June 2006
Shooting of protesters who opposed power plant construction at Dongzhou village, Shanwei. Click here
No
Guangzhou Development Industry Holdings (China)
China 14 June 2006
Shooting of protesters who opposed power plant construction at Dongzhou village, Shanwei. Click here
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
Australian Council of Trade Unions campaign raises concerns about health & working conditions of "beer promotion women". Click here
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
Hindalco (Aditya Birla) (India)
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
Hindalco (Aditya Birla) (India)
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)
Global 23 Aug, 13 Sep, 8 Nov 2006
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
National Labor Committee alleges abuses at Hoida factory in Shenzhen, China, producing "Ernie" toys, Click here
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
14
(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
Australian Council of Trade Unions campaign raises concerns about health & working conditions of "beer promotion women". Click here
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
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
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
Major European banks have invested over $8 billion in “companies that abuse human rights”, according to NGO report. Click here
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
Labor groups raise concerns about positions of multinational & their business organizations regarding China’s proposed labour law reform. Click here
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
Report says mining companies' arbitrary seizure & destruction of farmlands causing widespread hunger & deepening poverty. Click here
No
ITM Mining (UK/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
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)
Philippines 27 Apr 2005
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
15
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
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
Jostens(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
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
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
KBC (Belgium)
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
Yes
KBC (Belgium)
Global 18 Jan, 8 Feb 2006
Major European banks have invested over $8 billion in “companies that abuse human rights”, according to NGO report. Click here
Yes
KBR(USA)
Global 30 Jan, 6 Feb 2008
"Private Security Contractors at War: Ending the Culture of Impunity", report by Human Rights First. Click here
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)
Philippines 27 Apr 2006
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 Dirty Gold campaign calls on 8 “laggard” jewellery retailers to sign on to social & environmental standards on gold sourcing. Click here
No
K-Nex(USA)
China 6 Aug 2008
National Labor Committee alleges abuses at Hoida factory in Shenzhen, China, producing "Ernie" toys, Click here
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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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
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
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)
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
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(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
DanWatch report alleges mobile phones linked to metal mining abuses. Click here
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
Burma Campaign UK says firms providing insurance to companies operating in Burma "support dictators". Click here
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
17
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
Labor groups raise concerns about positions of multinational & their business organizations regarding China’s proposed labour law reform. Click here
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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 [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
Burma Campaign UK says firms providing insurance to companies operating in Burma "support dictators". Click here
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
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
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
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
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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
DanWatch report alleges mobile phones linked to metal mining abuses. Click here
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
Global Witness report & Financial Times article raise concerns that loan to Angola's state oil company Sonangol will perpetuate corruption & poverty. Click here
Yes
Natixis (France)
Indonesia 11 Jul 2007
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)
Global 30 Jan, 6 Feb 2008
Amnesty Intl. calls on French banks to strengthen policies on anti-personnel mines & cluster munitions. Click here
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
NGOs say mining companies have impeded food production, led to serious human rights abuses by the military. 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
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
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
Norilsk (Russia)
Russia 25 Oct 2006
Blacksmith Institute lists Norilsk as one of 10 “World’s Worst Polluted Places”. 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 access to essential medicines. Click here
Yes
Novartis (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
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
Over 400,000 children working in cottonseed fields, often bonded labour. Click here
No
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
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
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
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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
Burma Campaign UK says firms providing insurance to companies operating in Burma "support dictators". Click here
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)
Global 23 Aug, 13 Sep, 8 Nov 2006
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
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
Yes
Pfizer (USA)
Global 12 Dec 2007, 20 Feb 2008
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
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
Labor groups raise concerns about positions of multinational & their business organizations regarding China’s proposed labour law reform. Click here
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
Labor groups raise concerns about positions of multinational & their business organizations regarding China’s proposed labour law reform. Click here
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
Burma Campaign UK says firms providing insurance to companies operating in Burma "support dictators". Click here
No
QVC (part of Liberty Media) (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
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
Over 400,000 children working in cottonseed fields, often bonded labour. Click here
No
Redback(Canada)
Ghana 4 Jun 2008
NGOs say mining companies have impeded food production, led to serious human rights abuses by the military. Click here
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
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
Rolex (Switzerland)
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
No
Royal Bank of Scotland (UK)
Angola 12 Oct, 16 & 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
Yes
Royalife(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
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
Serious concerns about working conditions in salmon industry, including workplace deaths. Click here
Yes
Samling(Malaysia)
Malaysia 20 Aug 2008
Survival Intl. names "unholy trinity - the three worst companies abusing tribal peoples' rights". Click here
No
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Samsung (So. Korea)
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 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
DanWatch report alleges mobile phones linked to metal mining abuses. Click here
Yes
San Miguel (Philippines)
Cambodia 7 June 2006
Australian Council of Trade Unions campaign raises concerns about health & working conditions of "beer promotion women". Click here
Yes
sanofi-aventis (France)
Global 23 Aug, 13 Sep, 8 Nov 2006
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
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
Santos (Australia)
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 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)
Global 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 8 Nov 2006
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
Shell (UK/ Netherlands)
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
Shell (UK/ Netherlands)
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
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
Amnesty Intl. calls on French banks to strengthen policies on anti-personnel mines & cluster munitions. Click here
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
Burma Campaign UK says firms providing insurance to companies operating in Burma "support dictators". Click here
Yes
Sony Ericsson(UK)
Dem. Rep. of Congo
6 Aug 2008
DanWatch report alleges mobile phones linked to metal mining abuses. Click here
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)
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
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
Burma Campaign UK says firms providing insurance to companies operating in Burma "support dictators". Click here
No
TCL (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 TCL. Click here
No
Tesco(UK)
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
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
Burma Campaign UK says firms providing insurance to companies operating in Burma "support dictators". Click here
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
Swedwatch/Fair Trade Center report alleges poor working conditions at toy factories. Click here
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
Labor groups raise concerns about positions of multinational & their business organizations regarding China’s proposed labour law reform. Click here
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
"Private Security Contractors at War: Ending the Culture of Impunity", report by Human Rights First. Click here
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
Labor groups raise concerns about positions of multinational & their business organizations regarding China’s proposed labour law reform. Click here
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
Vedanta Resources(UK)
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
Vedanta Resources(UK)
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
Vedanta Resources(UK)
India 20 Aug 2008
Survival Intl. names "unholy trinity - the three worst companies abusing tribal peoples' rights". Click here
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)
Philippines 27 Apr 2006
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
Labor groups raise concerns about positions of multinational & their business organizations regarding China’s proposed labour law reform. Click here
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
Human trafficking & wide range of abuses at Mediterranean Resources, according to US-based National Labor Committee - supplies Hanesbrands, Wal-Mart. Click here
Yes
Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club (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
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
Labor groups raise concerns about positions of multinational & their business organizations regarding China’s proposed labour law reform. Click here
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 Dirty Gold campaign calls on 8 “laggard” jewellery retailers to sign on to social & environmental standards on gold sourcing. Click here
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)
Global 23 Aug, 13 Sep, 8 Nov 2006
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
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
Xinhao (China)
China 10 Jan 2007
Students and Scholars against Corporate Misbehaviour (SACOM) report alleges widespread labour abuses among suppliers of major multinational technology & electronics brands. Click here
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)
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
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
Amnesty Intl. urges Yahoo!, Microsoft, Google not to cooperate with Chinese Govt's censorship & prosecution of dissidents. Click here
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)
China 10 Jan, 4 Apr 2007
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
Students and Scholars against Corporate Misbehaviour (SACOM) report alleges widespread labour abuses among suppliers of major multinational technology & electronics brands. Click here
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
"Private Security Contractors at War: Ending the Culture of Impunity", report by Human Rights First. Click here
No
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