Tag #Corporate Accountability

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Sanofi Indicted for Environmental Violations at French Plant

Sanofi faces charges in France for environmental violations at its Mourenx plant, including exceeding bromopropane emission limits between 2012 and 2018 and delayed reporting; however, a more serious charge of endangering lives was dropped, and Sanofi contests the charges, claiming no regulatory thr...

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Grassroots Movement Launches Weeklong Amazon Boycott After Viral "Economic Blackout

John Schwarz's "economic blackout" on February 28th, urging a 24-hour boycott of major corporations, went viral, prompting a weeklong Amazon boycott starting March 1st due to concerns about worker exploitation and the company's power.

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Niger Delta Communities Sue Shell for Environmental Damage in UK Courts

Over 13,000 Nigerians are suing Shell in the UK for environmental damage in the Niger Delta, citing groundwater contamination 1,000 times above legal limits and alleged oil theft costing Nigeria $700 million monthly.

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40% Bias Score

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WiseTech CEO Accused of Quid Pro Quo Relationship with Employee

Caroline Heidemann accuses WiseTech Global's Richard White of providing her with a visa and financial support in exchange for sex, leading to a Federal Court claim alleging economic dependency and unlawful conduct; White denies the allegations.

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elpais.com
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US Consumer Boycott Targets Major Businesses Amid Economic Uncertainty

A one-day consumer boycott on February 28th, organized by People's Union USA, aims to pressure US businesses and politicians. The initiative, gaining media attention (CBS, MSNBC, The Washington Post, USA Today), follows the leap year and reflects economic and political anxieties.

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40% Bias Score

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Odaköy Mine Disaster: 14 Miners Killed in 2010 Explosion

A grisou explosion at the Odaköy mine in Dursunbey, Turkey, on February 23, 2010, killed 14 miners; this followed a 2006 explosion at the same mine that killed 17. Investigations revealed inadequate ventilation and electrical cabling; despite this, the mine reopened after a brief closure.

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Harrods Sex Scandal: 14 Australians Among 250 Accusing Al-Fayed Brothers of Abuse

Fourteen Australian women are among over 250 alleging sexual assault by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed and his brother, Ali, during their employment at the London department store; invasive medical examinations were allegedly used to facilitate the abuse.

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Gender Equality
theguardian.com
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Speculative Lawsuits Against Governments Reach \$120 Billion

Financial speculators are increasingly funding lawsuits against governments using investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS), resulting in over \$120 billion in payouts to firms, mostly in fossil fuel and mining, raising concerns about fairness and public cost.

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Netflix Drama Highlights Corby Steelworks Pollution Scandal

Netflix's "Toxic Town" dramatizes the real-life struggle of Corby, Northamptonshire families whose children suffered birth defects allegedly caused by pollution from the town's steelworks in the 1980s and 90s, sparking renewed public conversation and awareness of a long-buried scandal.

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US Consumer Boycott Planned for February 28th

A 24-hour consumer boycott of major corporations is planned for February 28th in the US, led by John Schwarz's People's Union, to protest economic policies under Donald Trump's second term, with future boycotts targeting specific companies planned through April.

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es.euronews.com
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EU Lobbying Spending Hits €343 Million, Raising Transparency Concerns

Analysis reveals that the 162 largest EU companies and trade associations spent €343 million on lobbying in 2024-2025—a 13% increase—with polluting industries showing significant growth. This highlights the need for stricter regulations and greater transparency.

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EU to Weaken Supply Chain Law, Reducing Corporate Accountability

The European Commission proposes weakening its supply chain law, reducing corporate liability for human rights and environmental violations, delaying implementation to 2028, and lessening the frequency of supply chain audits to every five years instead of annually. This follows pressure from industr...

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