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Peru – Energy sector
CHAPTER II – THE BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN PERU Some specific sectors have adopted CER (Communities and Renewable Energy) approaches to a greater extent, such as mining, hydrocarbons, energy and agriculture. In 2002, the SNMPE approved a Code of Conduct, which has been developed over the years with the incorporation of new principles…
Thailand – Energy sector
3.2 Action plan for community, land, natural resources and the environment 3.2.3 Action Plan (2019–2022) Activities: Organize discussions and public hearing to receive people’s opinions, including from related ethnic groups in the area. The public and communities should get access to complete information and participate in decision-making processes easily, as well as giving comments on…
Poland – Energy sector
2. Dialogue and exchange of knowledge and experience in implementing CSR There are four categories of corporate activities that relate to corporate social responsibility: corporate governance, employees, the environment, and the product. The activities conducted within these categories may include: (…) 3) responsible management of natural resources, reduction of gaseous emissions, responsible waste and sewage…
Netherlands – Energy sector
3.3 Clarifying due diligence Sector Risk Analysis An issue raised during the consultations was that the government should help companies to take a proactive approach in identifying risks to human rights. (…) The government has reached agreement with a number of sectors on the subject of due diligence. Agreements with, for example, the textile sector…
Italy – Energy sector
IV. Italian ongoing activities and future commitments Climate change: “carbon neutrality” / “energy neutrality” “With regard to Italy and taking into consideration the goals set for 2030, the adequacy of the effort to be put in place for de-carbonisation can only be assessed starting within the framework of the current Integrated National Energy and Climate…
France – Energy sector
THE NATIONAL FRAMEWORK 10. THE REINFORCEMENT OF LEGISLATION Articles 70-IV and 173-IV of the Act on Energy Transition for Green Growth of 17 August 2015 extended reporting requirements by introducing the concept of the circular economy and asking companies to provide information on how the use of their goods and services affected climate change. An…
Chile – Energy sector
Pillar 1 / Strand 1: Training in the Field of Business and Human Rights 1.4 The Ministry of Energy will: o Through the Division of Social Involvement and Dialogue, within the implementation framework of the Indigenous Chapter of the 2050 Energy Policy33, perform the following actions: · Develop training sessions in renewable energy for indigenous…
Energy sector
The energy sector has seen an increased focus on renewable energy production in the last decade. This growth has the potential to help address global climate change, increase access to electricity, and improve people’s lives by protecting them from air pollution and other environmental and social impacts connected to fossil fuel production. However, as of…
Pakistan – Judicial remedy
CHAPTER 2: Protect, Respect, Remedy Framework Pillar III: Access to Remedy (pages 13-14) ‘In relation to judicial mechanisms, the Constitution of Pakistan safeguards the independence of the judiciary and the right to a fair trial and due process. A significant challenge, in this regard, is the cost of litigation and the slow dispensation of justice…
Pakistan – Extractives sector
CHAPTER 3: National Action Plan Priority Areas and Proposed Actions 3.2 | NAP Priority Areas 3.2.4 | Labour Standards and the Informal Economy Proposed Actions Federal and provincial (page 29) ’41. Strengthen labour inspection mechanisms, including by ensuring the sufficient funding and capacity of the mechanisms, and conduct regular inspections of business enterprises, including in…
Pakistan – Workers’ rights
Introduction Statement of Commitment to Implement the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights by the State of Pakistan (page 3) ‘Pakistan has also ratified International Labour Organization’s (ILO) eight core labour standards, in addition to several further ILO conventions.’ CHAPTER 1: National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights 1.4 |…
Pakistan – Health and social care
ANNEX II: Actions Already Undertaken by Pakistan A | General Measures Relevant to Business and Human Rights (pages 73-75) ‘Benazir Income Support Programme was inaugurated to provide social assistance to women by giving interest free financial assistance to female beneficiaries under their Waseela-e-Haq (Micro-Finance) programme to start their own businesses. Additionally, the Waseela-e-Sehat programme subsidizes…
Pakistan – Equality & non-discrimination
Some of the content in this section overlaps with the information contained under the sections on ‘Gender & women’s rights’ and ‘Persons with disabilities’. CHAPTER 2: Protect, Respect, Remedy Framework Pillar I | State Duty to Protect Human Rights (page 12) ‘Pakistan’s domestic legal framework provides various guarantees and includes protection of the rights of…
Pakistan – Corruption
CHAPTER 1: National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights 1.4. Coherence between the National Action Plan, Other Government Policies, and Pakistan’s International Commitments (Page 10) ‘Pakistan’s GSP+ Status […] was granted in light of and to support Pakistan’s efforts at strengthening compliance with the 27 core international conventions pertaining to human rights, labour, corruption…
Pakistan – Gender & women’s rights
CHAPTER 3: National Action Plan Priority Areas and Proposed Actions 3.1. General Proposed Actions Federal (page 15) ‘1. Conduct a mapping exercise to chart national progress made against, and steps required to advance, the four elements of the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, that is: […] (3) elimination of discrimination in business activity and…
Pakistan – Persons with disabilities
CHAPTER 3: National Action Plan Priority Areas and Proposed Actions 3.2. NAP Priority Areas 3.2.2. Anti-Discrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Inclusion (page 19) ‘As established during the NBA and consultative process, the discriminatory treatment in business activity of women and vulnerable or marginalised groups, including […] Persons with Disabilities […] remains an ongoing challenge.’ Proposed Actions…
Pakistan – Freedom of association
CHAPTER 3: National Action Plan Priority Areas and Proposed Actions 3.1. General Proposed Actions Federal (page 15) ‘1. Conduct a mapping exercise to chart national progress made against, and steps required to advance, the four elements of the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, that is: […] (4) protection of the right to freedom of…
Pakistan – National Human Rights Institutions/Ombudspersons
CHAPTER 1: National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights 1.4 | Coherence between the National Action Plan, Other Government Policies, and Pakistan’s International Commitments (page 9) ‘[…]The Action Plan calls for a rights-based approach to development planning, strengthening of the National Human Rights Institutes (NHRI), […]’ CHAPTER 2: Protect, Respect, Remedy Framework Pillar…
Pakistan – Environment & climate change
CHAPTER 1: National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights 1.4. Coherence between the National Action Plan, Other Government Policies, and Pakistan’s International Commitments (Page 10) Pakistan’s GSP+ Status, which was granted in light of and to support Pakistan’s efforts at strengthening compliance with the 27 core international conventions pertaining to human rights, labour, corruption…
Pakistan – Corporate law & corporate governance
CHAPTER 2: National Action Plan Priority Areas and Proposed Actions 3.2. NAP Priority Areas 3.2.1 | Financial Transparency, Corruption and Human Rights Standards in Public Procurement Contracts (page 18) ‘As established during the NBA and consultative process, lack of financial transparency especially in relation to corruption and bribery are prevalent in Pakistan. These have a…