Weekly Updates: Companies we have invited to respond to concerns
Section 5: Companies beginning with P-S
(10 Feb 2005 – 22 Jan 2014)
The following chart lists companies we invited to respond to concerns raised by civil society and highlighted in
our Weekly Updates – indicating the country, issue, and whether or not the company has sent us a response
– with a link to the allegations and any response. Any company that has not yet responded is welcome to do
so at any time.
This section of the chart covers companies with names beginning P-S; the other five alphabetical sections are
here:
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Documents/Update-Charts
Our free Weekly Updates include the latest news and reports on companies’ human rights impacts: positive
steps they are taking, and alleged abuses. Over 17,500 opinion leaders worldwide have registered for the
Updates. You can sign up to receive the Updates at: www.business-humanrights.org/Updates
When we plan to include allegations of misconduct in a Weekly Update, we invite the named company to
respond, and any response appears in the Update. This helps ensure balance and encourages companies to
address concerns raised by civil society. Since we launched the Updates in February 2005, over 70% of
companies have responded. In some cases this has led to further comments, and then a further response by
the company. In this way the Updates can help to keep issues alive until they have been addressed on the
ground.
A list of the positive steps by companies that have been featured in our Weekly Updates is available here:
www.business-humanrights.org/Documents/Update-Charts
Company
(P-S)
Country
Pacific Rim Mining
(Canada)
El
Salvador
Pacific Rim Mining
(Canada)
El
Salvador
Pacific Rubiales
(Canada)
Colombia
Pacific Rubiales
(Canada)
Peru
Pacific Rubiales
(Canada)
Colombia
Paladin
(Australia)
Malawi,
Namibia,
Niger,
South
Africa
Africa
Paladin
Date
of
our
Upd
ate
26
Aug
2009
17
Nov
2010
21
Dec
2011
24
Jul
2013
18
Dec
2013
30
Mar
2011
20
Issue
Response?
Video report on recent killing of an anti-mining activist, death
threats & violence against others. Click here
Yes
"Late night sunrise" - documentary film on social impacts,
alleged involvement in death of activist, of the El Dorado
mine, owned by Pacific Rim. Click here
Alleged negative impacts in Guajira, Colombia. Click here
(Spanish only)
Yes
Indigenous peoples “threatened” by Pacific Rubiales’
operations appeal to firm's shareholders to press the
company to protect their rights. Click here
Trade union leaders denounce arrests of workers allegedly
for defending labour rights at Pacific Rubiales contractors.
Click here (Spanish only)
"Radioactive Revenues" report examines role of companies
in lack of benefit for population from uranium mining
revenues, says Paladin is the least transparent. Click here
Yes
SOMO/WISE "Uranium in Africa" report says mines threaten
No
Yes
Yes
No
(Australia)
Paladin
(Australia)
Malawi
Paladin
(Australia)
Malawi
Paltalk
(USA)
USA
Pana Harrison
(Singapore)
Burma
Panasonic
(Japan)
Sudan
Panasonic (Japan)
USA
Panasonic (Japan)
USA
Paul Smith
(UK)
PDVSA
(Venezuela)
Peacock
(UK)
Peek &
Cloppenburg/Van
Graaf (Germany)
Pegatron
(Taiwan/China)
Pegatron
(Taiwan/China)
UK
Venezu
ela
UK
Banglade
sh
China
China
Pelican Resources
(Australia)
Philippine
s
Pelican Resources
(Australia)
Philippine
s
PEMEX
(Mexico)
Penguin/Perry
Ellis
(USA)
PepsiCo
(USA)
PepsiCo
Mexico
El
Salvador
Uganda
Poland
Jul
2011
21
Sep
2011
25
Sep
2013
10
Jul
2013
20
Aug
2008
12
Dec
2007
11
Jul
2012
21
Nov
2012
19
Oct
2011
15
Feb
2012
19
Oct
2011
20
Jun
2012
21
Nov
2012
27
Feb
2013
1
Apr
2009
28
Oct
2009
25
Oct
2006
23
Feb
2011
16
Jan
2013
20
human health, environment. Click here
Community seeks information from govt. to enable them to
monitor mining activities by Paladin Energy, Eland Coal for
compliance with human rights & labour standards. Click here
Former Paladin Energy employee's death allegedly due to
uranium radiation exposure. Click here
No
Yes
Human Rights First writes to tech firms named in context of
US Govt. "PRISM" programme. Click here
Yes
Burma Campaign UK says firms providing insurance to
companies operating in Burma "support dictators". Click here
No
Olympic Dream for Darfur calls on Olympic corporate
sponsors, including Panasonic, to raise Sudan concerns with
Chinese Govt. Click here
Global Witness, Enough Project & others call on electronics
& automotive firms to make public statements against US
Chamber of Commerce position on conflict minerals. Click
here
Global Witness calls on electronics companies to issue public
statements outlining their position on lawsuit filed by business
associations against rules on "conflict minerals." Click here
Labour Behind the Label report examines to what extent
workers in supply chains of UK high street brands are being
paid a living wage. Click here
Venezuelan organisation publishes report condemning
human rights impacts of company operations. Click here
(Spanish only)
Labour Behind the Label report examines to what extent
workers in supply chains of UK high street brands are being
paid a living wage. Click here
Institute for Global Labour & Human Rights calls on major
fashion brands to stop beatings & imprisonment of workers in
supply chain. Click here
SACOM alleges ongoing hazardous working environment at
Pegatron/Ri-Teng's Shanghai factory where Apple's iPad mini
is assembled. Click here
China Labor Watch submission to UN Working Group on
business & human rights highlights poor working
conditions in 10 Apple supplier factories. Click here
NGO report says mining causes "large-scale ruin, particularly
undermining food production". Click here
Yes
Working Group on Mining comments on company responses
to "Mining or Food?" report – Pelican Resources declined to
comment further. Click here
Veracruz regional health official says Pemex is wrong to deny
that its pollution has contributed to illnesses among local
population. Click here
Penguin/Perry Ellis supplier Ocean Sky accused of forced
overtime, filthy drinking water, poverty wages.
Click here
International petition urges PepsiCo to publicly condemn antigay legislation in Uganda. Click here
No
International food workers’ union (IUF) alleges sexual
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
(USA)
PepsiCo
(USA)
Poland
PepsiCo
(USA)
India
PepsiCo
(USA)
Global
PepsiCo
(USA)
India
PepsiCo
(USA)
Global
Perenco
(France)
Ecuador
Perenco
(France)
Peru
Perenco
(France)
Peru
Perlos
(Finland)
India
Perupetro
(Peru)
Peru
Pescanova
(Spain)
Global
Jul
2005
5
Apr
2006
14
Dec
2011
13
Mar
2013
17
Jul
2013
20
Nov
2013
19
Jul
2006
20
Aug
2008
14
Sep
2011
24
Nov
2010
13
May
2009
15
Jan
2014
7
Jun
2006
14
Sep
2011
harassment at PepsiCo plant. Click here
Labour groups protest allege anti-union activities & sexual
harassment at Frito-Lay food plant (part of PepsiCo).
Click here
NGOs allege PepsiCo's claim of a "positive water balance"
does not match reality. Click here
Yes
Oxfam launches campaign: “Behind the Brands - Food
Justice and the 'Big 10' Food and Beverage Companies".
Click here
Allegations that PepsiCo warehouse contractor dismissed
over 150 workers for joining a union. Click here
Yes
Oxfam calls on Associated British Foods & PepsiCo to follow
Coca-Cola's lead in ensuring sugar in their supply chains
does not lead to land grabs. Click here
Thousands protest environmental damage. Click here
Yes
Survival Intl. names "unholy trinity - the three worst
companies abusing tribal peoples' rights". Click here
Yes
Concerns about the potential impacts of Perenco, Repsol
operations on indigenous communities. Click here
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Petrobras
(Brazil)
Peru
Petrobras
(Brazil)
Brazil
4
Dec
2013
Petroleum
Services
Consultancy
(Burma)
Petroleum
Services
Consultancy
(Burma)
Petronas
(Malaysia)
Burma
26
Oct
2011
Cividep raises concerns about working conditions in mobile
phone manufacturing plants in Sriperumbudur, near Chennai.
Click here
Survival says Perupetro denies existence of uncontacted
indigenous peoples to justify exploration. Click here (Spanish
only)
Intermón-Oxfam report provides key points for Spanish
companies operating abroad to respect human rights norms;
alleges specifc human rights abuses. Click here
40 indigenous communities call on Petroecuador to make
certain social & environmental measures in “Bloque 15“
(formerly operated by Occidental). Click here
Defender of rights of fishermen affected by Petrobras pipeline
works at Guanabara Bay attacked, receives death threats;
pipeline reportedly directly responsible for loss of livelihoods.
Click here (in Portuguese)
Death threats & other abuses against activists from fishing
communities in Baía de Guanabara, who protested against,
opposed Petrobras project over social & environmental
impacts. Click here (in Portuguese)
Shwe Gas Movement report claims displacement, forced
labour, violence, deaths in the construction of the gas
pipeline. Click here
Burma
21
Dec
2011
Shwe Gas Movement rejoinder to companies regarding
report claiming displacement, forced labour, violence, deaths
in construction of gas pipeline. Click here
No
Chad/
Cameroo
n
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
Petroecuador
(Ecuador)
Ecuador
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Petronas
(Malaysia)
Sudan
Petronas
(Malaysia)
Bahrain
Petronas
(Malaysia)
Malaysia
Petronas
(Malaysia)
Sudan
Pfizer
(USA)
Global
Pfizer
(USA)
Global
Pfizer
(USA)
Global
PGGM
(Netherlands)
Global
Phan Imex
(Cambodia)
Cambodi
a
Philex
(Philippines)
Philippine
s
Philex
(Philippines)
Philippine
s
Philip Morris Intl.
(USA)
Uruguay
Philip Morris Intl.
(USA)
Bahrain
Philips
(Netherlands)
Global
Philips
(Netherlands)
China
Pierre Cardin
(France)
Indonesia
Piraeus Container
Terminal (part of
Greece
23
Jun
2010
18
Apr
2012
10
Apr
2013
30
Oct
2013
23
Aug,
13
Sep,
8
Nov
2006
29
Nov
2006
12
Dec
2007
, 20
Feb
2008
8
Feb
2012
25
Jan
2012
1
Apr
2009
28
Oct
2009
19
Jan
2011
18
Apr
2012
15
Jul
2009
14
Jul
2010
18
Feb
2009
22
Jun
NGOs report on alleged complicity by oil companies in
human rights abuses during Sudan's civil war, 1997-2003.
Click here.
Concerns raised by NGOs about Formula One and its teams
going ahead with the Bahrain Grand Prix, given the human
rights situation in the country. Click here
Malaysia: Penan indigenous communities block construction
of Petronas gas pipeline, allege drinking water pollution. Click
here
Petronas accused of violating UN Security Council arms
embargo by providing fuel to Sudanese bombers in Darfur.
Click here
Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility rates 15
pharmaceutical firms on HIV/AIDS, including Pfizer - finds
none has comprehensive approach. Click here
Yes
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
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
SOMO reports on Dutch financial institutions and their role in
food speculation. Click here
Yes
Report and video on forced evictions at Borei Keila, Phnom
Penh by company. Click here
No
NGO report says mining causes "large-scale ruin, particularly
undermining food production". Click here
Yes
Working Group on Mining comments on company responses
to "Mining or Food?" report – Philex declined to comment
further. Click here
Philip Morros Intl. nominated for “Public Eye on Davos"
award in “worst corporate offenses against human rights and
the environment” category. Click here
Concerns raised by NGOs about Formula One and its teams
going ahead with the Bahrain Grand Prix, given the human
rights situation in the country. Click here
SOMO "Overviews of controversial business practices in
2008" on companies including Philips. Click here
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Coalition of Chinese NGOs issues report alleging IT brands
are using suppliers who pollute China's water bodies with
heavy metals; update criticises companies for nonresponsiveness. Click here
Alleged labour abuses at factory supplying Pierre Cardin
underwear. Click here (also in French)
Yes
Alleged labour abuses at port - unions, collective bargaining
not allowed, long stretches of work with no break. Click here
Yes
Yes
COSCO) (Greece)
Pirelli
(Italy)
Placer Dome
(Canada)
Bahrain
Philippine
s
Plastkard
(Russia)
Russia
Pluspetrol
(Argentina)
Peru
Pluspetrol
(Argentina)
Global
POSCO
(So. Korea)
India
POSCO
(So. Korea)
India
POSCO
(So. Korea)
Uzbekist
an
POSCO
(So. Korea)
India
POSCO
(So. Korea)
Global
POSCO
(So. Korea)
India
POSCO
(So. Korea)
India
Potomac Square
Group (USA)
Bahrain
2011
18
Apr
2012
23
Mar
2005
21
Sep
2011
27
Feb
2013
14
Aug
2013
7
Sep
2011
20
Feb
2013
20
Feb
2013
10
Apr
2013
7
Aug
2013
7
Aug
2013
23
Oct
2013
12
Dec
2012
8
Aug
2012
Pöyry Group
(Finland)
Laos
PotashCorp
(Canada)
Morocco
/ Western
Sahara
USA
21
Dec
2011
15
Aug
2007
Banglade
sh
8
May
2013
China
17
Jan
PPG Industries
(USA)
Primark (part of
Associated British
Foods)
(UK)
Procter & Gamble
(USA)
Concerns raised by NGOs about Formula One and its teams
going ahead with the Bahrain Grand Prix, given the human
rights situation in the country. Click here
Villagers not compensated for environmental harms, clean-up
not completed, according to Oxfam Australia report. Click
here
Environmentalists say that Plastkard plastics firm under-rated
classification of its hazardous waste – the assessment was
carried out by Ecology Control Centre. Click here
Survival Intl. alleges Pluspetrol gas exploration threatens
uncontacted tribes’ rights. Click here (Spanish only)
No
Yes
No
Yes
SOMO report examines records of 8 extractive companies on
human rights & tax avoidance. Click here
Yes
Large-scale protests against POSCO's planned steel plant in
Jagatsingpur, Orissa – concerns include displacement, loss
of livelihoods. Click here
Land acquisition for POSCO steel project continues amid
protests by locals. Click here
Yes
Cotton Campaign calls for stronger commitment from H&M to
rid supply chain of Uzbek child & forced labour - company
responds. Click here
Civil society groups write to POSCO investors, raising
concerns over POSCO's steel plant project in Odisha, India
(displacement, violence against protestors, other concerns).
Click here.
OECD Watch issues "Calling for Corporate Accountability: A
Guide to the 2011 OECD Guidelines for Multinational
Enterprises". Click here
"The Price of Steel: Human Rights and Forced Evictions in
the POSCO-India Project". Click here
Yes
8 UN human rights experts call for suspension of POSCO’s
proposed steel plant in Odisha citing human rights concerns
including forced evictions & disruption of locals’ livelihoods.
Click here
"PR Watch" initiative raises concerns about PR firms' work in
connection with Bahrain Govt., given the govt's human rights
record. Click here
Siemenpuu Foundation says Pöyry Group helping build
Xayaburi Dam in Laos, with "devastating environmental &
social impacts", in submission to OECD National Contact
Point in Finland. Click here
PotashCorp excluded from Norwegian Govt. Pension Fund
Global's "investment universe" over purchases of phosphates
from Western Sahara. Click here
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
Rana Plaza garment factory collapse in Bangladesh; over
1100 dead. Click here
Yes
Labor groups raise concerns about positions of multinational
& their business organizations regarding China’s proposed
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Prodeco
(Colombia)
Colombia
Prodeco
(Colombia)
Colombia
Propper Intl.
(USA)
Global
2007
7
Mar
2012
24
Apr
2013
9 Jul
2008
Prosegur
(Spain)
So.
America
8
Jan
2014
Provefrut
(Ecuador)
Ecuador
4
Dec
2013
17 &
24
Jan
2007
24
Mar
2010
10
Apr
2013
26
May
2010
21
Jul
2010
19
Jan
2011
9 Jul
2008
23
Feb
2011
26
Jun
2013
10
Nov
2010
12
Oct
2011
20
Aug
2008
16
Feb
2011
PSA Peugeot
Citroën
(France)
China
PSA Peugeot
Citroën
(France)
PT Sadhana
Arifnusa
(Indonesia)
PTTEP
(Thailand)
Global
Indonesia
Burma
PTTEP
(Thailand)
Burma
PTTEP
(Thailand)
Burma
Puma
(Germany)
Puma
(Germany)
China
El
Salvador
Punj Lloyd
(India)
Myanmar
Pure Iron Plant
(Armenia)
Armenia
Qantas
(Australia)
Fiji
QBE
(Australia)
Burma
Qingdao Yijia
Metals Minerals
and Machinery
(China)
Qorvis
China
Bahrain
12
labour law reform. Click here
NGOs contact company over failure to respond to community
concerns over resettlement and access to water. Click here
Yes
Prodeco/Glencore trade union leaders threatened, says
Amnesty Intl. - says their safety is at risk. Click here
No
"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
New on our Freedom of Association Portal: UNI Global Union
requests OECD Natl. Contact Point in Spain to investigate
alleged abuses of freedom of association by security firm
Prosegur in So. America. Click here
Analysts denounce negative health impacts and labour
abuses linked to broccoli farming. Click here
No
Yes
Yes
Labor groups raise concerns about positions of multinational
& their business organizations regarding China’s proposed
labour law reform. Click here
Yes
SOMO report says top 10 auto-makers allegedly failing to
address supply chain conflict minerals. Click here
Yes
Indonesia: Farmers protest against conversion of land into
industrial forest concession by PT Sadhana Arifnusa, allege
loss of livelihoods. Click here
Mary Robinson and 167 other individuals & organizations call
on Chevron, PTTEP, Total to practice revenue transparency
in Burma. Click here.
EarthRights Intl. report alleges Total, Chevron, PTTEP
complicit in killings and forced labour in Burma. Click here
Yes
EarthRights says Norwegian Govt. complicit in abuses in
Burma through investment in oil companies operating there
including PTTEP. Click here
China Labor Watch report alleges serious labour rights
abuses at Puma's supplier Surpassing Shoe Co. Click here
Puma supplier Ocean Sky accused of forced overtime, filthy
drinking water, poverty wages. Click here
Yes
NGO reports detail alleged human rights impacts of Shwe
natural gas & Myanmar-China oil transport projects –
company responses & non-responses provided. Click here
NGO says local residents complain of respiratory problems
linked to emissions from Pure Iron, Armenian Titanium
Production factories. Click here
Air Pacific linked to drafting of decree that labour groups say
"effectively outlaws unions"; Australian Govt calls on minority
shareholder Qantas to explain its role. Click here
Burma Campaign UK says firms providing insurance to
companies operating in Burma "support dictators". Click here
Yes
Company exported products allegedly made at factory using
prison labour. Click here
No
"PR Watch" initiative raises concerns about PR firms' work in
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Communications
(USA)
Qosmos
(France)
Middle
East
Quanta Computer
(Taiwan)
China
Quicksilver (USA)
India
QVC (part of
Liberty Media)
(USA)
R. J. Reynolds
(USA)
Global
Rabobank
(Netherlands)
Global
Radioprylad
(Ukraine)
Ukraine
USA
Radisson/Carlson
(USA)
Azerbaija
n
Radius Gold
(Canada)
Guatemal
a
Rahim Steel
(Bangladesh)
Banglade
sh
Raizen
(Brazil)
Brazil
Ralph Lauren
(USA)
India
Ramada/
Wyndham
(USA)
Ramky
(India)
Azerbaija
n
India
Ranbaxy
(India)
India
Rand Uranium
(So. Africa)
South
Africa
Rasi
(India)
India
Ratiopharm
(Germany)
Global
Raya Group
(Egypt)
Egypt
Dec
2012
7
Dec
2011
20
Feb
2013
15
Aug
2012
8
Mar
2006
12
Jan
2011
8
Feb
2012
4
Feb
2009
16
May
2012
16
Jan
2013
17
Mar
2010
15
Jun
2011
15
Aug
2012
16
May
2012
1
Apr
2009
4
Jan
2006
27
Jan
2010
17
Oct
2007
7
Aug
2013
23
Feb
2011
connection with Bahrain Govt., given the govt's human rights
record. Click here
Human Rights First says companies providing surveillance
technology to oppressive regimes in the Middle East
contribute to human rights abuses. Click here
China Labor Watch submission to UN Working Group on
business & human rights highlights poor working conditions
in 10 Apple supplier factories. Click here
Follow-up report on exploitation of child workers and Dalit
children exposes lack of action by intl. clothing brands. Click
here
No Dirty Gold campaign calls on 8 “laggard” jewellery
retailers to sign on to social & environmental standards on
gold sourcing. Click here
"Working for Scrooge: Worst Companies of 2010 for the
Right to Associate". Click here
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
SOMO reports on Dutch financial institutions and their role in
food speculation. Click here
Yes
Ukrainian Trade Union Federation lists companies that have
not paid employees' salaries - list includes Radioprylad. Click
here
Concerns about hidden cameras in hotel rooms as
Eurovision Song Contest approaches. Click here
No
Yes
KCA & Radius Gold allegedly use violence in repressing
peaceful protest against El Tambor mine by community
members. Click here
Explosion at Rahim Steel and Ship-breaking Yard kills six
workers, injures others. Click here
No
Raizen (joint venture of Shell, Cosan) re alleged death
threats and occupation of indigenous land in Brazil. Click
here
Follow-up report on exploitation of child workers and Dalit
children exposes lack of action by intl. clothing brands. Click
here
Concerns about hidden cameras in hotel rooms as
Eurovision Song Contest approaches. Click here
Yes
"Too hot to handle?" - Article says firms mishandling toxic
industrial waste. Click here
No
Times of India article says pharmaceutical plants poison
ground water in Punjab village. Click here
Yes
Union threatens legal action over Rand Uranium policy
restricting workers' access to food & water. Click here
Yes
Over 400,000 children working in cottonseed fields, often
bonded labour. Click here
No
OECD Watch issues "Calling for Corporate Accountability: A
Guide to the 2011 OECD Guidelines for Multinational
Enterprises". Click here
Follow-up to Human Rights First letter to LINKdotNet re
circumstances of the service blackout prior to the revolution
Click here
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Raytheon
(USA)
USA /
Armenia
REA Holdings
(UK)
Global
Red Back Mining
(Canada)
Ghana
Red Back Mining
(Canada)
Africa
Red Bull
(France)
Bahrain
Red Bull Racing
(UK)
Bahrain
Reebok / adidas
Group
(USA)
Regent Holidays
(UK)
Bahrain
Reiss
(UK)
Burma
UK
Reitmans/Smart
Set
(Canada)
Reitmans
(Canada)
Banglade
sh
Reliance Energy
(India)
India
Reliance Energy
(India)
India
Renault Trucks
(France)
Sudan
Renault
(France)
Bahrain
Renovalia
(Spain)
Global
Renovalia EnergyDemex
(Mexico)
Repower
(Germany)
Mexico
Cambodi
a
Global
Repsol YPF
(Spain)
Peru
Repsol
Peru
24
Jun
2009
27
Nov
2013
4
Jun
2008
14,
28
Jul
2010
18
Apr
2012
18
Apr
2012
18
Apr
2012
21
Jan
2009
19
Oct
2011
20
Jun
2012
8
May
2013
9
Aug
2006
4
Feb
2009
26
Oct
2011
18
Apr
2012
15
Jan
2014
9
Nov
2011
16
Jan
2013
30
May
2007
14
Companies including Raytheon "likely lobbied" against US bill
to name Turkey's killing of Armenians in early 1900s
genocide. Click here.
"Conflict or consent? - The oil palm sector at crossroads".
Click here
No
Yes
NGOs say mining companies have impeded food production,
led to serious human rights abuses by the military. Click here
No
Report highlights negative social impact of tax avoidance by
mining companies in Africa. Click here.
No
Concerns raised by NGOs about Formula One and its teams
going ahead with the Bahrain Grand Prix, given the human
rights situation in the country. Click here
Concerns raised by NGOs about Formula One and its teams
going ahead with the Bahrain Grand Prix, given the human
rights situation in the country. Click here
Concerns raised by NGOs about Formula One and its teams
going ahead with the Bahrain Grand Prix, given the human
rights situation in the country. Click here
Burma Campaign UK adds 30 firms to "Dirty List", including
Regent Holidays. Click here
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Labour Behind the Label report examines to what extent
workers in supply chains of UK high street brands are being
paid a living wage. Click here
See Smart Set/Reitmans
Yes
NGOs allege violence & illegal dismissal of unionised workers
at E-Garment factory, owned by Yee Tung and supplying
major intl. brands. Click here
Report on police beatings of Uttar Pradesh villagers who
were protesting their displacement by planned Reliance
Energy plant. Click here
Over 4900 sign "Cellular Silence Day" petition in protest
against CEOs of Bharti Airtel, Tata, Reliance for supporting
Gujarat's Chief Minister Modi. Click here
Renault Trucks (part of Volvo) & MAN vehicles were allegedly
used by govt.-backed Janjaweed to facilitate human rights
abuses in Darfur, says NGO. Click here
Concerns raised by NGOs about Formula One and its teams
going ahead with the Bahrain Grand Prix, given the human
rights situation in the country. Click here
Intermón-Oxfam report provides key points for Spanish
companies operating abroad to respect human rights norms;
alleges specifc human rights abuses. Click here
Human rights organizations report abuses against indigenous
peoples and human rights defenders, by Demex, Renovalia.
Click here (Spanish only)
7 companies nominated for 2013 "Public Eye Awards for the
worst cases of corporate human rights abuses &
environmental misdeeds". Click here
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
Concerns about the potential impacts of Perenco, Repsol
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
(Spain)
Republic
(UK)
Research In
Motion (now
BlackBerry)
(Canada)
Research In
Motion (now
BlackBerry)
(Canada)
RI&CA
(Pakistan)
UK
USA
Sep
2011
19
Oct
2011
18
Jul
2012
USA
21
Nov
2012
Pakistan
8
May
2013
Ri-Teng
(China)
China
RINA
(Italy)
Global
21
Nov
2012
8
May
2013
Río Blanco
Copper (part of
Montericco
Metals) (Peru)
Rio Tinto
(UK/Australia)
No
Yes
No
Peru
4
Feb
2009
Madagas
car
31
Oct
2007
12
Dec
2007
6
May
2009
Rio Tinto mine in Madagascar: Panos/Friends of the Earth
report raises displacement, poverty & environmental
concerns. Click here
"Fanning the Flames": War on Want report alleges UK mining
companies, including Rio Tinto, involved in human rights
abuses overseas. Click here
NGOs raise concerns about Rio Tinto's social &
environmental impacts at its annual general meeting. Click
here
Yes
24
Jun,
8 Jul
2009
19
May
2010
30
Mar
2011
Health & safety concerns raised over mining application by
Rio Tinto subsidiary Kennecott. Click here
Yes
NGOs protest against government's approval of mining
project by Rio Tinto, Ivanhoe - concerns include possible
water impacts. Click here.
"Radioactive Revenues" report examines role of companies
in lack of benefit for population from uranium mining
revenues. Click here
Yes
11
May
2011
30
May
2012
1
Aug
2012
The company’s mine in Utah, which will supply metals for
2012 Olympic medals, allegedly responsible for health
problems, premature deaths. Click here
Activists allege that Rio Tinto operations characterised by
failure to invest in communities, lack of transparency and
"unjust resettlement programme". Click here
Journalists say Rio Tinto "took advantage" of the
controversial ousting of president Lugo to foster a $4 billion
aluminum plant. Click here
Yes
Global
Rio Tinto
(UK/Australia)
Colombia
,
Indonesia
, USA
USA
Rio Tinto
(UK/Australia)
Mongolia
Rio Tinto
(UK/Australia)
Malawi,
Namibia,
Niger,
South
Africa
USA
Rio Tinto
(UK/Australia)
Labour Behind the Label report examines to what extent
workers in supply chains of UK high street brands are being
paid a living wage. Click here
Global Witness, Enough Project & others call on electronics
& automotive firms to make public statements against US
Chamber of Commerce position on conflict minerals. Click
here
Global Witness calls on electronics companies to issue public
statements outlining their position on lawsuit filed by business
associations against rules on "conflict minerals." Click here
AFL-CIO report "Responsibility Outsourced" raises several
serious labour rights concerns including anti-union actions,
harms to workers' health, harassment at audited & certified
factories. Click here
SACOM alleges ongoing hazardous working environment at
Pegatron/Ri-Teng's Shanghai factory where Apple's iPad mini
is assembled. Click here
AFL-CIO report "Responsibility Outsourced" raises several
serious labour rights concerns including anti-union actions,
harms to workers' health, harassment at audited & certified
factories. Click here
National Coordinator for Human Rights says new
photographs confirm torture of peasants who protested
against Majaz Mining (now Río Blanco Copper). Click here
Rio Tinto
(UK/Australia)
Rio Tinto
(UK/Australia)
operations on indigenous communities. Click here
Rio Tinto
(UK/Australia)
Mozambi
que
Rio Tinto
(UK/Australia)
Paraguay
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Rio Tinto
(UK/Australia)
Mongolia
Rio Tinto
(UK/Australia)
Mongolia
Rio Tinto
(UK/Australia)
Mozambi
que
Rimbunan Hijau
(Malyasia)
Risks
Incorporated
(USA)
Rivenskyj Car
Repair Plant
(Ukraine)
Rivera del Arroz
(Spain)
Papua
New
Guinea
Mexico
Ukraine
Morocco
RoadLink
(USA)
USA
RobecoSAM
(Switzerland)
India
Roberto Cavalli
(Italy)
Turkey
Roche
(Switzerland)
Global
Rockwell
Automation
(USA)
Rockwell Collins
(USA)
Rolex
(Switzerland)
USA
USA
Global
Rosoboronexport
(Russia)
Syria
Rosoboronexport
(Russia)
Syria
Rössing Uranium
(Rio Tinto)
(Namibia)
Royal Caribbean
Cruises
(USA)
Royal Bank of
Scotland
Namibia
Hong
Kong
Angola
10
Oct
2012
24
Oct
2012
14
Aug
2013
16
Mar
2006
30
Jul
2008
4
Feb
2009
8
Aug
2012
24
Oct
2012
7
Aug
2013
28
Sep
2011
12
Dec
2007
19
Dec
2012
19
Dec
2012
8
Mar
2006
4
Apr
2012
4
July
2012
17
Jun
2009
12
Jun
2013
12
Oct,
World Bank & others consider investing in Rio Tinto's mining
project despite alleged local community displacement &
scarce water resources. Click here
Mongolian herders file complaint with IFC & Multilateral
Insurance Guarantee Agency’s accountability mechanism
over Rio Tinto mine being considered for financial support.
Click here
Human Rights Watch report raises concerns re impacts of
mining boom on economic & social rights, including rights to
food, water, and work of resettled communities. Click here
Dangerous working conditions and sub-standard housing for
loggers, according to PNG MP & Labour Department official.
Click here
US security firm Risks Incorporated in torture training
sessions with police - includes videos of the sessions. Click
here
Ukrainian Trade Union Federation lists companies that have
not paid employees' salaries - list includes Rivenskyj Car
Repair Plant. Click here
Local residents injured by security forces while protesting rice
company Rivera del Arroz's planting on land it had said it
would not use. Click here
Walmart workers launch first ever strike - they demand end to
retaliations against workers trying to organise. Click here
Yes
"The Price of Steel: Human Rights and Forced Evictions in
the POSCO-India Project". Click here
Yes
Campaign calls on fashion manufacturers to "Stop the Killer
Jeans" & ban sand-blasting over concerns about lung
disease. Click here
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
Global Witness issues new call for more companies to clarify
positions on conflict minerals lawsuit. Click here
No
Global Witness issues new call for more companies to clarify
positions on conflict minerals lawsuit. Click here
No
No Dirty Gold campaign calls on 8 “laggard” jewellery
retailers to sign on to social & environmental standards on
gold sourcing. Click here
Russian state-owned arms export firm Rosoboronexport
reportedly supplying Syrian Govt. with weapons used in
violent repression of protestors. Click here
Human Rights Watch urges govts., companies to distance
themselves from Rosoboronexport until it stops selling arms
to Syrian army responsible for crimes against humanity. Click
here
NGO report says uranium workers at Rössing Uranium / Rio
Tinto mine exposed to health risks. Click here.
No
Friends of the Earth says high-sulphur fuel used by Royal
Caribbean Cruises ship exposes 280,000 to health problems.
Click here
Global Witness report & Financial Times article raise
concerns that loan to Angola's state oil company Sonangol
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
(UK)
Royalife
(Israel)
Ruashi (Jinchuan
Group)
(China)
Rubie’s Costume
(USA)
16 &
23
Nov
2005
17
Sep
2008
will perpetuate corruption & poverty. Click here
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
18
Apr
2012
9
Nov
2005
8
Dec
2010
Report accuses mining companies in Katanga (DRC) of
negative impacts such as relocation, land grabbing and
violence Click here
Rubie's Costume Co. facility accused of child labour, safety
infringements & other labour abuses. Click here
Yes
Concerns that firing of workers by Bauxite Company of
Guyana (part of Rusal) broke intl. standards on freedom of
association and does not reflect Rusal's commitment to UN
Global Compact. Click here
Alleged violence against protesters against refinery closure.
Click here
Yes
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
EU figures show 5 companies lead in carbon pollution,
including RWE npower. Click here
No
Report alleges lack of transparency by Dutch electricity firms
about sources of their coal - which could be linked to human
rights abuses. Click here
Mineral Deposits Ltd. & its contractor Connexion International
accused of “abusive firings” at Sabodala. Click here (French
only)]
Yes
18
Mar
2009
1
Apr
2009
Reports allege Sagittarius Mines Inc (SMI) / Xstrata
connected with killing of human rights activist Eliezer "Boy"
Billanes. Click here
NGO report says mining causes "large-scale ruin, particularly
undermining food production". Click here
Yes
Philippine
s
17
Apr
2013
Philippines: Women's groups protest in front of Sagittarius
Mines office, allege mining undermines women's rights. Click
here
Yes
Philippine
s
11
Sep
2013
25
Apr
2007
19
Oct
2011
5
Sep
2012
24
Nov
Tribal elder killed at Sagittarius Mines site, reportedly by
soldiers. Click here
Yes
ActionAid says women working for suppliers to UK
supermarkets, including Sainsbury’s, locked into dangerous
conditions, "appallingly" low pay. Click here
Report alleges Shell fuelled armed conflict by funding groups
linked to militia violence; Saipem allegedly replicating
mistakes. Click here
Nigeria: Activists concerned that Shell's increased security
spending in Delta region fuels human rights abuses. Click
here
Cividep raises concerns about working conditions in mobile
phone manufacturing plants in Sriperumbudur, near Chennai.
Yes
Israel /
Occupied
Territorie
s
DRC
Mexico
Rusal
(Russia)
Guyana
Rusal
(Russia)
Guinea
Russell
(USA)
Jordan
RWE npower
(UK)
RWE/Essent
(Germany/Netherla
nds)
Sabodala Gold
Operations /
Mineral Deposits
Ltd. (Senegal)
Sagittarius Mines
Inc (SMI) / Xstrata
(Philippines)
Sagittarius Mines
Inc (SMI) / Xstrata
/ Indophil
(Philippines)
Sagittarius Mines
Inc (SMI) / Xstrata
/ Indophil
(Philippines)
Sagittarius Mines
Inc (SMI)
(Philippines)
Sainsbury's
(UK)
UK
Global
Senegal
Philippine
s
Philippine
s
Costa
Rica
Saipem
(Italy)
Nigeria
Saladin
(UK)
Nigeria
Salcomp
(Finland)
India
11
Dec
2013
18
Oct
2006
17
May
2006
8
Feb
2012
6
Jan
2010
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Salini Costruttori
(Italy)
SalmonChile
(Chile)
Africa
(general)
Chile
Samling
(Malaysia)
Malaysia
Samsung
(So. Korea)
China
Samsung
(So. Korea)
Sudan
Samsung
(So. Korea)
Dem.
Rep. of
Congo
Global
Samsung
(So. Korea)
Samsung
(So. Korea)
China
Sanitas
(UK)
Bahrain
San Miguel
(Philippines)
Cambodi
a
Sandvine
(Canada)
Pakistan
Sandvine
(Canada)
Pakistan
sanofi-aventis
(France)
Global
sanofi-aventis
(France)
Global
Santander
(Spain)
Mexico
Santander
(Spain)
Bahrain
2010
9
May
2012
12
Jul
2006
20
Aug
2008
10
Jan,
18
Apr
2007
12
Dec
2007
6
Aug
2008
18
Jan
2012
22
Aug
2012
12
Dec
2012
7
Jun
2006
7
Mar
2012
25
Sep
2013
23
Aug,
13
Sep,
8
Nov
2006
12
Dec
2007
, 13
Feb
2008
18
Jan
2012
18
Apr
Click here
Report alleges that carbon offset projects in Africa benefit
corporations, not victims of pollution Click here
Yes
Serious concerns about working conditions in salmon
industry, including workplace deaths. Click here
Yes
Survival Intl. names "unholy trinity - the three worst
companies abusing tribal peoples' rights". Click here
No
Students and Scholars against Corporate Misbehaviour
(SACOM) report alleges widespread labour abuses among
suppliers of major technology & electronics brands including
Samsung. Click here
Yes
Olympic Dream for Darfur calls on Olympic corporate
sponsors, including Samsung, to raise Sudan concerns with
Chinese Govt. Click here
DanWatch report alleges mobile phones linked to metal
mining abuses. Click here
Yes
Greenpeace Switzerland & Berne Declaration nominate 6
companies for 2012 "Public Eye Awards for the worst cases
of contempt for the environment and human rights". Click
here
China Labor Watch alleges child labour at Samsung supplier
HEG Electronics - Samsung announces investigation. Click
here
"PR Watch" initiative raises concerns about PR firms' work in
connection with Bahrain Govt., given the govt's human rights
record. Click here
Australian Council of Trade Unions campaign raises
concerns about health & working conditions of "beer
promotion women". Click here
Pakistan Govt. calls for proposals for internet filtering,
blocking system - Pakistan-based NGO Bolo Bhi calls on tech
firms not to bid. Click here
Netsweeper’s silence on its reported role in Pakistan’s
internet filtering programme – Business & Human Rights
Resource Centre writes to Canadian Govt., Netsweeper
business partners. Click here
Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility rates 15
pharmaceutical firms on HIV/AIDS, including sanofi-aventis finds none has comprehensive approach. Click here
Yes
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
Social organisations condemn human rights abuses at
Demex wind project financed by a group of banks. Click here
(Spanish only)
Concerns raised by NGOs about Formula One and its teams
going ahead with the Bahrain Grand Prix, given the human
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Santos
(Australia)
Indonesia
2012
11
Jul
2007
Sara Lee/Hanes
(USA)
Mexico
Saracen Uganda
(Uganda)
Uganda
Sarawak Energy
(Malaysia)
Malaysia
Sarawak Energy
(Malaysia)
Malaysia
Sarawak Energy
(Malaysia)
Malaysia
Sarawak Energy
(Malaysia)
Malaysia
11
Dec
2013
USA
15 &
22
Aug
2007
9
May
2012
18
Apr
2012
11
Jul
2012
15
Jul
2009
3
Feb
2010
Sasol
(So. Africa)
Sasol (So. Africa)
Africa
(general)
Sauber-Ferrari
(Switzerland)
Bahrain
Saudi Aramco
(Saudi Arabia)
Saudi
Arabia
SBM Offshore
(Netherlands)
Global
SC Thakur
(India)
Scapino
(Netherlands)
India
30
Aug
2006
1
Aug
2012
2
May
2012
31
Oct
2012
23
Oct
2013
Banglade
sh
11
May
2005
Schering-Plough
(USA)
Global
Schoenenreus
(Netherlands)
Global
23
Aug,
6
Sep,
8
Nov
2006
22
Jan
rights situation in the country. Click here
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
Workers at Monclova factory raise concerns about workplace
safety & wages. Click here
New on our Business, Conflict & Peace Portal: Report
criticises UN's growing use of private security companies
known for their violence. Click here
Indigenous communities call on company CEO to cease work
on Baram mega dam saying it would displace 20,000 people
Click here
Indigenous people block construction of Murum mega-dam to
protest against displacement & loss of livelihoods. Click here
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Villagers file police report against Sarawak Energy, state
govt. for blocking Murum River, beginning flooding without
notice & causing probable damage to property, livelihoods.
Click here
NGOs send letters to Malaysian Embassies worldwide calling
for good faith negotiations by local authorities and Sarawak
Energy with Penan people displaced by Murum Dam. Click
here
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
Report alleges that carbon offset projects in Africa benefit
corporations, not victims of pollution Click here
Yes
Concerns raised by NGOs about Formula One and its teams
going ahead with the Bahrain Grand Prix, given the human
rights situation in the country. Click here
Saudi Aramco employees allegedly dismissed after being
detained for participation in civil rights protests in Saudi
Arabia. Click here
SOMO "Overviews of controversial business practices in
2008" on companies including SBM Offshore. Click here
No
Intl. Transport Workers' Federation alleges Maersk contractor
SC Thakur beat up port workers in Mumbai (the workers had
previously made court depositions over SC Thakur not
paying social security contributions). Click here
No
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
Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility rates 15
pharmaceutical firms on HIV/AIDS, including ScheringPlough - finds none has comprehensive approach. Click here
Yes
Efforts to address child labour in supply chains. Click here
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Schlumberger
(USA)
Libya
Schneider Electric
(USA)
USA
Schwarzkopf/
Henkel
(Germany)
Seaboard/Ingenio
Tabacal
(USA/Argentina)
Azerbaija
n
Argentina
Serco
(UK)
UK
Serco
(UK)
UK
Seymour Pierce
(UK)
Shell
(Netherlands)
Congo,
DRC,
Zimbabw
e
Global (8
countries
)
Shell
(Netherlands)
Nigeria
Shell
(Netherlands)
China
Shell
(Netherlands)
Global
Shell
(Netherlands)
Nigeria
Shell
(Netherlands)
Ireland
Shell
(Netherlands)
Global
Shell
(Netherlands)
Nigeria
Shell
(Netherlands)
Nigeria
Shell
(Netherlands)
Nigeria
Shell
(Netherlands)
Nigeria
2014
10
May
2006
19
Dec
2012
23
May
2012
4
Oct
2006
6
May
2009
8
Jan
2014
8
Aug
2012
29
Jun
2005
29
Nov
2006
17
Jan
2007
3
Oct
2007
28
Jan
2009
3
Jun
2009
8 Jul
2009
29
Jul
2009
17
Feb
2010
5
May
2010
1
Sep
2010
Job seeker says he was told by Schlumberger representative
not to apply because of his age. Click here
Yes
Global Witness issues new call for more companies to clarify
positions on conflict minerals lawsuit. Click here
No
Human rights concerns related to May 2012 Eurovision Song
Contest in Azerbaijan. Click here
Yes
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)
Children's treatment at immigration detention centre run by
Serco is "shameful", says Children's Commissioner report.
Click here
3 Serco guards dismissed while police investigate allegations
of sexual misconduct at Yarl's Wood immigration removal
centre. Click here
Report examines how companies can trade on UK stock
markets regardless of conduct in conflict zones. Click here
No
Yes
No
No
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
Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP)
alleges Shell seeks to resume operations in Ogoniland
without Ogonis' assent. Click here
Labor groups raise concerns about positions of multinational
& their business organizations regarding China’s proposed
labour law reform. Click here
Former Shell executive: "The myth of corporations'
commitments to Human Rights". Click here
Yes
Friends of the Earth says gas flaring continues; leaves intl.
conservation org. IUCN in protest against Shell's "dirty track
record". Click here
Archbishop Desmond Tutu raises concerns over alleged
assault on a protestor during protest against Shell's Corrib
project. Click here
"Shell's Big Dirty Secret": Report by Friends of the Earth, Oil
Change, PLATFORM on climate change, other
environmental impacts. Click here
Amnesty Intl. report "Petroleum, pollution and poverty in the
Niger Delta". Click here
Yes
Ecumenical Council for Corporate Responsibility report
on Shell's social/environmental impacts in Nigeria. Click here
Yes
Shell’s Opolo-Epie facility is newest gas flare - concerns
regarding harm to health, environment. Click here
Yes
UNEP report, paid for by Shell, to say that Shell equipment
failures & negligence caused only 10% of oil spilled in
Ogoniland - NGOs accuse report of bias. Click here
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Shell
(Netherlands)
South
Africa
Shell
(Netherlands)
Global
Shell
(Netherlands)
Brazil
Shell
(Netherlands)
Nigeria
Shell
(Netherlands)
Nigeria
Shell
(Netherlands)
Nigeria
Shell
(Netherlands)
Nigeria
Shell
(Netherlands)
Global
Shell
(Netherlands)
Nigeria
Shell
(Netherlands)
Nigeria
Shell
(Netherlands)
Bahrain
Shell
(Netherlands)
Africa
(general)
Shell
(Netherlands)
Nigeria
Shell
(Netherlands)
Nigeria
Shell
(Netherlands)
Tunisia
Shell
(Netherlands)
Niger
Shell
(Netherlands)
Global
Shell
(Netherlands)
Global
Shell
(Netherlands)
Nigeria
13
Apr
2011
1
Jun
2011
15
Jun
2011
10
Aug
2011
5
Oct
2011
19
Oct
2011
15
Feb
2012
22
Feb
2012
22
Feb
2012
29
Feb
2012
18
Apr
2012
9
May
2012
15
Aug
2012
12
Sep
2012
21
Nov
2012
9
Jan
2013
16
Jan
2013
27
Feb
2013
10
Apr
2013
Local NGO asks govt. to halt Shell's application to prospect
for gas in Karoo; cites potential damage to water supplies
and health Click here
Friends of the Earth publishes spoof "erratum" to Shell's
annual report - says Shell "apologises" for human rights,
environmental abuses. Click here
Raizen (joint venture of Shell, Cosan) re alleged death
threats and occupation of indigenous land in Brazil. Click
here
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) assessment
reveals contamination from oil pollution worse than previously
thought, threatens human health & Amnesty Intl. comment.
Click here
Shell regularly paid military to stop peaceful protests against
its operations & pollution in the 1990s, according to court
documents. Click here
Report alleges Shell fuelled armed conflict by funding groups
linked to militia violence. Click here
Yes
Amnesty International/Friends of the Earth submit complaint
against Shell to Dutch, UK Natl. Contact points of OECD
Guidelines – regarding oil pollution in Niger Delta. Click here
NGO concerns over oil industry lobbying against Section
1504 of US Dodd-Frank Act on disclosure of payments to
governments. Click here
Call for Norwegian Government Pension Fund disinvestment
from Shell. Click here
Yes
Amnesty Intl. memorandum on Shell's activities in Niger Delta
& alleged failure to respect human rights & the environment.
Click here
Concerns raised by NGOs about Formula One and its teams
going ahead with the Bahrain Grand Prix, given the human
rights situation in the country. Click here
Report alleges that carbon offset projects in Africa benefit
corporations, not victims of pollution Click here
Yes
Report by Amnesty Intl. and Centre for Environment, Human
Rights & Development says Shell's investigations into its oil
spills have "systemic flaws", highlights spills' impacts on
livelihoods. Click here
Shell responds to former UN Special Representative John
Ruggie re its legal strategy in Kiobel lawsuit in USA. Click
here (also available in French here)
Protest against proposed shale gas extraction by Shell, over
environmental & health concerns. Click here
Yes
Report: "Corporate Liability in a New Setting: Shell & the
Changing Legal Landscape for the Multinational Oil Industry
in the Niger Delta". Click here
7 companies nominated for 2013 "Public Eye Awards for the
worst cases of corporate human rights abuses &
environmental misdeeds". Click here
Platform report: “Making a Killing: Oil Companies, Tax
Avoidance and Subsidies”. Click here
Yes
Nigerian farmer says Shell has not paid damages that a
Dutch court awarded to him for pollution that he says affected
family’s well-being. Click here
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Shell
(Netherlands)
Nigeria
Shell
(Netherlands)
Nigeria
Shell
(Netherlands)
Global
Shell
(Netherlands)
Nigeria
Shellseekers
(UK)
Burma
Sheraton/
Starwood
(UK)
Shenzhen
Development
Bank (China)
Shikun & Binui
(Israel)
Shin Yang
(Malaysia)
Azerbaija
n
China
Israel &
Occupied
Territorie
s
Malaysia
Shurtanneftegaz
(Uzbekistan)
Uzbekist
an
Siemens
(Germany)
Bahrain
Siemens
(Germany)
Morocco
/ Western
Sahara
Africa
(North)
Siemens
(Germany)
Siemens
(Germany)
Silk Way Airlines
(Azerbaijan)
Silver Planet
(Jordan)
Silver Standard
Resources
(Canada)
Sime Darby
(Malaysia)
Sime Darby
(Malaysia)
USA
Azerbaija
n
Jordan
Argentina
Liberia
Liberia
17
Apr
2013
3 Jul
2013
7
Aug
2013
14
Aug
2013
21
Jan
2009
16
May
2012
14
Sep
2011
27
Jun
2012
29
Jun
2011
18
Dec
2013
18
Apr
2012
4
Apr
2012
18
Apr
2012
19
Dec
2012
23
May
2012
18
Oct
2006
30
Oct
2013
6
Feb
2013
1
Feb
2012
EJOLT project reports on research mission to Niger Delta,
highlighting environmental & social problems created by oil
extraction. Click here
NGOs say Dutch OECD Natl. Contact Point fails to
adequately address Shell's responsibility for issuing
misleading statements about oil spills affecting local
communities in Nigeria. Click here
OECD Watch issues "Calling for Corporate Accountability: A
Guide to the 2011 OECD Guidelines for Multinational
Enterprises". Click here
Amnesty Intl. & Nigerian NGO coalition call for govt.
investigation into Shell's operations after fire & spills lead to
closure of Trans Niger Pipeline. Click here
Burma Campaign UK adds 30 firms to "Dirty List", including
Shellseekers. Click here
Yes
Concerns about hidden cameras in hotel rooms as
Eurovision Song Contest approaches. Click here
Yes
NGOs' report rates banks on environmental responsibility in
lending. Click here.
Yes
Shikun & Binui excluded from Norwegian Govt. Pension
Fund's "investment universe" over alleged settlement building
in Occupied Territories. Click here
Yes
Shin Yang allegedly not obtaining informed consent from
Penan indigenous community. Click here
Yes
Cotton Campaign review of 2013 cotton harvest says forced
& child labour continues despite presence of Intl. Labour
Organization observers. Click here
Concerns raised by NGOs about Formula One and its teams
going ahead with the Bahrain Grand Prix, given the human
rights situation in the country. Click here
Polisario & NGOs say company’s windmill project
contravenes intl. law, raise human rights concerns Click here
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Company faces scrutiny from GES Investment Services over
Western Sahara wind project (further to previous Updates)
Click here
Global Witness issues new call for more companies to clarify
positions on conflict minerals lawsuit. Click here
Yes
Human rights concerns related to May 2012 Eurovision Song
Contest in Azerbaijan. Click here
No
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
NGO says Silver Standard Resources unwilling to mediate
water contamination dispute with indigenous peoples &
communities. Click here
Local & intl. NGOs say villagers losing livelihoods because of
land acquisitions by palm oil companies Golden
Veroleum/Golden Agri-Resources, Sime Darby. Click here
NGOs say govt. halted discussions between Sime Darby &
communities over concerns re environmental degradation &
desecration of sacred areas by company. Click here
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sime Darby
(Malaysia)
Global
Sime Darby
(Malaysia)
Global
Singer
(USA)
China
Singtel
(Singapore)
China
Singtel
(Singapore)
China
Sinohydro
(China)
Honduras
Sir Robert
McAlpine
(UK)
SIVA Group
(India)
UK
Global
SJM
(So. Korea)
So.
Korea
Skechers
(USA)
China
Skye Resources
(Canada)
Guatemal
a
Smart
Set/Reitmans
(Canada)
SMEC
(Australia)
Banglade
sh
Smith Barney
(USA)
SN Power
(Norway)
Cambodi
a, Laos,
Thailand,
Vietnam
Global
Global
South
Socatur
(Cameroon)
Cameroo
n
SOCAR
Azerbaija
27
Nov
2013
11
Dec
2013
19
Dec
2007
, 16
Jan
2008
14
Jul
2010
6
Oct,
10
Nov
2010
27
Nov
2013
18
Mar
2009
11
Dec
2013
26
Sep
2012
31
Aug
2005
20
Dec
2006
20
Jun
2012
4
Dec
2013
3
Oct
2012
11
Dec
2013
9&
16
Aug
2006
14
"Conflict or consent? - The oil palm sector at crossroads".
Click here
Yes
10 companies with "worst corporate social responsibility
records" nominated for 2014 Public Eye Awards. Click here
Yes
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
Coalition of Chinese NGOs issues report alleging IT brands
are using suppliers who pollute China's water bodies with
heavy metals; update criticises companies for nonresponsiveness. Click here
New report on heavy metal pollution of water bodies by
suppliers to major technology brands. Click here
Yes
Further to our 13 Nov Update: Sinohydro response to report
about alleged violence & intimidation against indigenous
communities related to construction of Agua Zarca dam in
Honduras. Click here
More than 40 construction firms allegedly bought personal
data on workers to blacklist job applicants, including details of
trade union activities. Click here
Further to our 27 Nov Update: Agumil/PPVOMI, Agusan
Plantations, Herakles Farms/Herakles Capital, Musim Mas,
SIVA Group, Wilmar Intl. did not respond to a report on
negative impacts on land rights. Click here
Auto parts company SJM investigated over allegations it
ordered private security firm to violently break strike. Click
here
Global textiles union (ITGLWF) accuses Kingmaker Footwear
of labour abuses & cover-up to mislead workplace monitors –
supplies Clarks & Skechers. Click here
Indigenous residents protest mining exploration, say they are
badly beaten by police. Click here
Yes
Institute for Global Labour & Human Rights calls on major
fashion brands to stop beatings & imprisonment of workers in
supply chain. Click here
Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand Govts. call on Laos to submit
Don Sahong Dam to intergovernmental assessment, citing
potentially high impact on fisheries. Click here
No
Tax Justice Network alleges 16 banks aid the rich to avoid
taxes, leading to the flow of capital out of developing
countries. Click here
Study analyses 5 electricity firms' sustainable electricity
provision in global South, impacts on communities, workers &
local economy. Click here
Residents of Douala accuse Socatur & other firms of
chemical pollution of their neighbourhood. Click here
No
Report reveals negative environmental & health impacts of
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
(Azerbaijan)
n
Sociedade Mineira
do Cuango
(Angola)
Société Générale
(France)
Angola
Société Générale
(France)
Global
SodaStream
(Israel)
Soffe (part of
Delta Apparel)
(USA)
Solo Invest
(France)
Global
West
Bank
El
Salvador
Banglade
sh
Sompo
(Japan)
Burma
Sony
(Japan)
China
Sony Ericsson
(UK)
Somdiaa/Sosucam
(France)
Sophos/Ultimatico
Safeware
(UK)
Sorini Samet &
Associates
(USA)
South Ocean
(China)
Dem.
Rep. of
Congo
Cameroo
n
Middle
East
Bahrain
Banglade
sh
Southern Copper
(USA)
Global
Southwestern
Energy (USA)
Global
SP International
(India)
India
Spinney’s
(Lebanon)
Lebanon
Spinney’s
(Lebanon)
Lebanon
Sportsflight
USA
Nov
2012
10
Jul
2013
30
Jan
2008
17
Oct
2012
4
Dec
2013
24
Mar
2010
12 &
19
Oct
2005
20
Aug
2008
6
Oct
2010
6
Aug
2008
21
Mar
2012
7
Dec
2011
12
Dec
2012
22
Aug
2012
20
Nov
2013
20
Nov
2013
13
Dec
2006
12
Sep
2012
22
May
2013
14
petroleum industry. Click here
Guards from private security company Bicuar accused of
shooting diamond digger - Bicuar provides services for
diamond firm Sociedade Mineira do Cuango. Click here
Amnesty Intl. calls on French banks to strengthen policies on
anti-personnel mines & cluster munitions. Click here
No
Tax Justice Network alleges 16 banks aid the rich to avoid
taxes, leading to the flow of capital out of developing
countries. Click here
Activists call to boycott SodaStream over "slave-like"
treatment of Palestinian workers in West Bank soft-drink
factory. Click here
Rejoinder by National Labor Committee to companies
sourcing from Chi Fung re unpaid overtime, poor sanitation,
excessive heat. Click here
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
Burma Campaign UK says firms providing insurance to
companies operating in Burma "support dictators". Click here
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
New report on heavy metal pollution of water bodies by
suppliers to major technology brands. Click here
Yes
DanWatch report alleges mobile phones linked to metal
mining abuses. Click here
Yes
Article raises concerns regarding firing of union leaders and
working conditions at sugar plantations in Cameroon (only in
French). Click here
Human Rights First says companies providing surveillance
technology to oppressive regimes in the Middle East
contribute to human rights abuses. Click here
"PR Watch" initiative raises concerns about PR firms' work in
connection with Bahrain Govt., given the govt's human rights
record. Click here
Institute for Global Labour & Human Rights calls on major
fashion brands to stop beatings & imprisonment of workers in
supply chain. Click here
"Indigenous Rights Risk Report" highlights financial &
shareholder risks of failure to respect indigenous rights by
extractive companies. Click here
"Indigenous Rights Risk Report" highlights financial &
shareholder risks of failure to respect indigenous rights by
extractive companies. Click here
Calcutta Telegraph article raise concerns about exploitation &
confinement of child workers. Click here
Yes
Spinneys accused of dismissing 2 employees for union
activity. Click here
Yes
Spinneys supermarket chain CEO files libel lawsuit against
former labour minister, Charbel Nahas, who raised labour
rights concerns. Click here
Documents in court case in USA reportedly "illustrate in
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
(USA)
Sputnik Petroleum
(British Virgin
Islands)
SSC Mandarin
(China)
State Oil Company
of Azerbaijan
Republic (SOCAR)
(Azerbaijan)
Staples
(USA)
Burma
So. Africa
Azerbaija
n
Sudan
Standard
Chartered
(UK)
Angola
Standard
Chartered (UK)
Standard Flour
Mills
(Nigeria)
Starbucks
(USA)
Taiwan
Nigeria
Guantanamo
Bay
Starbucks
(USA)
UK
Starbucks
(USA)
Chile
Starwood Hotels
(USA)
Egypt
Starwood Hotels
(USA)
South
Africa
Statkraft
(Norway)
Global
Statoil
(Norway)
Global
Statoil
(Norway)
Global
Steilmann
(Germany)
Sterling Corporate
Banglade
sh
Somalia
Sep
2011
21
Jan
2009
14
Dec
2011
23
May
2012
minute detail" how Richmor, Sportsflight & Dyncorp assisted
the US Govt. with its rendition programme. Click here
Burma Campaign UK adds 30 firms to "Dirty List", including
Sputnik Petroleum. Click here
China Africa Precious Metals (CAPM), joint venture of SSC
Mandarin & local owners, said to demand workers waive
rights in mine deal. Click here
Human rights concerns related to May 2012 Eurovision Song
Contest in Azerbaijan. Click here
Yes
12
Dec
2007
12
Oct,
16
Nov,
23
Nov
2005
3 Jul
2013
5
Sep
2007
29
Mar,
14
Jun
2006
9
Mar
2011
6
Nov
2013
14
Dec
2005
16
Jun
2010
7
Aug
2013
25
Aug
2010
Olympic Dream for Darfur calls on Olympic corporate
sponsors, including Staples, to raise Sudan concerns with
Chinese Govt. Click here
Global Witness report & Financial Times article raise
concerns that loan to Angola's state oil company Sonangol
will perpetuate corruption & poverty. Click here
Yes
Local residents protest against InfraVest wind power project
over physical & mental health concerns. Click here
Workers at Standard Flour Mills allege anti-union practices,
racial discrimination, safety breaches. Click here
Yes
Starbucks at Guantanamo Bay: customer writes to Starbucks
raising human rights concerns. Click here
Yes
Report puts Starbucks at bottom of ethical rating of coffee
chains in UK, citing workers' rights & other concerns
worldwide. Click here
Unions denounce Starbucks' refusal to comply with judicial
decisions to respect labour rights. Click here (in Spanish)
Yes
Middle East Times reports that Coptic Christian employee
was allegedly dismissed for refusing to convert to Islam. Click
here
Call for international hotel chains to report on their actions to
prevent human trafficking at the World Cup in South Africa,
including Starwood Hotels. Click here
OECD Watch issues "Calling for Corporate Accountability: A
Guide to the 2011 OECD Guidelines for Multinational
Enterprises". Click here
Former Statoil employee Mitra Forouhar sues Statoil, alleges
false representations about its commitment to human rights
and about her responsibilities as a human rights specialist.
Click here
NGO concerns over oil industry lobbying against Section
1504 of US Dodd-Frank Act on disclosure of payments to
governments. Click here
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
UN Working Group on the use of mercenaries says private
No
22
Feb
2012
11
May
2006
16
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Services
(UAE)
Strategic Friends
International
(Uganda)
Studiosus
(Germany)
Uganda
Burma
STR-Ferrari
(Austria)
Bahrain
Sudapet
(Sudan)
Sudan
Suez
(France)
Bolivia
Suez Steel
(Egypt)
Egypt
SuperGroup
(UK)
Surpassing Shoe
Co. (China)
Sustainable Oils
Cameroon (part of
Herakles Farms)
(Cameroon)
Suzuki
(Japan)
UK
China
Cameroo
n
Global
Swatch
(Switzerland)
Sudan
Swarovski
(Austria)
Burma
Swarovski
(Austria)
India
Swire Beverages
(China)
China
Syngenta
(Switzerland)
Global
Syngenta
(Switzerland)
Global
Syngenta
(Switzerland)
Global
Jan
2013
21
Aug
2013
21
Jan
2009
19
Apr
2012
23
Jun
2010
16
Feb
2005
28
Aug
2013
19
Oct
2011
9 Jul
2008
28
Mar
2012
24
Mar,
31
Mar
2010
12
Dec
2007
4
May
2011
10
May
2006
30
Sep,
28
Oct
2009
14
Dec
2011
18
Jan
2012
11
Dec
military & security firms operating in Somalia need regulation.
Click here
Local communities allege unfair compensation & intimidation
in connection with displacement for oil refinery construction.
Click here
Burma Campaign UK adds 30 firms to "Dirty List", including
Studiosus. Click here
Concerns raised by NGOs about Formula One and its teams
going ahead with the Bahrain Grand Prix, given the human
rights situation in the country. Click here
NGOs report on alleged complicity by oil companies in
human rights abuses during Sudan's civil war, 1997-2003.
Click here.
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).
Arab Network for Human Rights Information denounces use
of force against protesting Suez Steel workers calling for
higher pay - company responds. Click here
Labour Behind the Label report examines to what extent
workers in supply chains of UK high street brands are being
paid a living wage. Click here
China Labor Watch report alleges serious labour rights
abuses at Puma's supplier Surpassing Shoe Co. Click here
NGO raises environmental, displacement concerns over
project by company. Click here
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
SOMO report says top 10 auto-makers allegedly failing to
address supply chain conflict minerals. Click here
No
Olympic Dream for Darfur calls on Olympic corporate
sponsors, including Swatch, to raise Sudan concerns with
Chinese Govt. Click here
Swarovski & other European firms draw criticism from Burma
Campaign UK for "breaking spirit" of EU sanctions on Burma
when "human rights situation is getting worse, not better".
Click here
Alleged use of child labour by apparel manufacturers using
Swarovski beadwork, in India. Click here
Yes
Students and Scholars Against Corporate Misbehavior
demands improved conditions for contract workers at CocaCola bottlers Swire Beverages. Click here
Yes
"Stop Paraquat” campaign says Syngenta fails to respect
human rights due to harm caused by its Paraquat herbicide alleges it has caused illnesses, deaths. Click here
Greenpeace Switzerland & Berne Declaration nominate 6
companies for 2012 "Public Eye Awards for the worst cases
of contempt for the environment and human rights". Click
here
10 companies with "worst corporate social responsibility
records" nominated for 2014 Public Eye Awards. Click here
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
2013