Tag #Corporate Responsibility

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Peruvian Farmer's Climate Change Lawsuit Against RWE: Experts Find Low Flood Risk

A Peruvian farmer is suing RWE, a German energy company, for contributing to climate change that threatens his home with glacial lake flooding; recent expert assessments deem a significant flood unlikely, but the case highlights the complex legal issues of corporate climate responsibility.

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Hudson's Bay Company Faces Collapse, Raising Concerns About Jobs and Historical Legacy

On Monday, a Toronto judge granted Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) creditor protection, potentially leading to the closure of 40 stores and 10,000 job losses; the company's financial struggles are attributed to various factors, including the impact of tariffs, while its history of colonization adds compl...

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No Poverty
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36 Companies Responsible for Over Half of Global Carbon Emissions in 2023

A Carbon Majors report reveals that 36 companies produced over half of global carbon emissions in 2023, with state-owned entities being the primary contributors; cement production is the fastest-growing pollution source.

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36 Companies Account for Half of Global Fossil Fuel CO2 Emissions

A study found that 36 companies, mostly state-owned, caused half of global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels in 2023; 169 companies accounted for 78%; 2024 was the warmest year on record.

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Tesla-Water Contract Dispute Remains Deadlocked

Tesla and the Strausberg-Erkner water association are deadlocked over a new water contract due to disagreements on wastewater pollutant limits; a December 2024 offer was rejected by Tesla, with further discussions scheduled for April.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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EU to Ease Sustainability Rules to Boost Competitiveness

The European Commission is proposing to ease sustainability reporting and supply chain responsibility rules for businesses, particularly SMEs, to boost EU competitiveness, aiming for a 25% reduction in administrative burden by 2029 and saving €6 billion annually. This move has drawn criticism from e...

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Peruvian Farmer Sues RWE Over Climate Change-Related Flood Risk

A German court is hearing a lawsuit against RWE, a German energy company, filed by a Peruvian farmer whose home is threatened by glacial melt linked to climate change; expert assessments deem a flood unlikely, but the court will decide on RWE's responsibility.

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Animal Cruelty Investigation Launched Against Eight French Pig Farms

Following complaints by L214, eight French pig farms supplying E.Leclerc are under investigation for animal cruelty; investigations were prompted by evidence of unsanitary conditions, mutilations without anesthesia, and dead piglets; E.Leclerc has stated it will end relationships with implicated far...

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Good Health and Well-being
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36 Companies Responsible for Half of Global Carbon Emissions in 2023

A new report reveals that 36 companies produced half the world's climate-heating carbon emissions in 2023, totaling over 20 billion tonnes of CO2, with Saudi Aramco's emissions rivalling those of India and ExxonMobil's comparable to Germany's, highlighting the need for corporate accountability and a...

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Dutch Inquiry Launched into Mozambique Human Rights Abuses

The Dutch government launched an independent inquiry into human rights abuses by Mozambican security forces near a TotalEnergies gas plant, following a POLITICO report detailing a 2021 massacre where 97 victims have been identified and only 26 of 180-250 captives survived; the Dutch government has h...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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BP slashes green investment, boosts fossil fuel production

BP announced it will cut renewable energy investment by over \$5 billion annually and boost oil and gas investment by 20 percent to roughly \$10 billion yearly, reversing previous commitments and drawing criticism from environmental groups.

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Big Oil's Small Share of Global CO2 Emissions Undermines Climate Lawsuits

The five largest integrated oil companies accounted for 5.4% of global CO2 emissions in 2023, while the US alone contributed 24.5% over the past 60 years; lawsuits targeting these companies ignore broader responsibility for climate change.

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