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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

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Switzerland’s new yet incomplete action plan

The Federal Council has adopted the Swiss National Action Plan (NAP) 2020-2023 for compliance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. It does not constitute a solid basis for respecting human rights abroad.

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Little Switzerland stands tall

Swiss corporations are major world market players. Not least of all in developing countries where governance is weak. Using four charts, guest author Markus Mugglin explains why Switzerland in particular ought to be taking global responsibility.

Glencore

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National Contact Point: The limits of dialogue

Economic associations are opposed to the introduction of civil liability for business-related human rights violations and environmental degradation, as proposed under the Responsible Business Initiative; they point to National Contact Point.

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Corporate Social Responsibility under scrutiny

The economic lobbies never tire of repeating it: no new laws are needed to get companies to observe human rights and environmental standards. Yet many studies show the limits of self-regulation.

Nestlé Colombia under scrutiny

Alliance Sud and Nestlé have been engaged in a high-level dialogue on Colombia between 2006 and 2011. Alliance Sud examined the behaviour of the multinational and the accusations being levelled at it by local trade unions.