The Cost of Disconnection
Tin mined in horrendous conditions in the Democratic Republic of Congo is ending up in mobile phones, computers and other electric goods. In a world of global supply chains, different parties involved are disconnected from each others’ working conditions and realities, resulting in a lack of care and responsibility.
We want to see new laws at a European Level that reconnect companies, consumers, producers, workers; and make companies...
Accountable - Directors should have duties to minimise the negative impact of their actions on communities and the environment
Careful - If people overseas suffer from companies’ actions, they should be able to bring their case to a European Court
Transparent - Companies should report on the social and environmental impact of their actions.
As citizens of the UK, we are also citizens of Europe and can therefore use our voices to influence the behaviour of companies based here. The UK’s international trade policy is tied up with the EU – putting an emphasis on more freedom for multinational companies to invest overseas. It is crucial that these companies are regulated to protect people and the environment. In March 2007, the European Parliament passed a positive resolution called ‘Corporate Responsibility: A New Partnership’. It echoes SPEAK’s Big Dress campaign goals calls for companies to be made Accountable, Careful and Transparent. However, only Commissioners can initiate new EU legislation. As yet, the relevant commissioners have not acted on the parliament’s recommendations, delaying a real step forward for people waiting to be treated fairly. We are putting pressure on the European Commission, asking them to turn the resolution into law...
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We want to see new laws at a European Level that reconnect companies, consumers, producers, workers; and make companies...
Accountable - Directors should have duties to minimise the negative impact of their actions on communities and the environment
Careful - If people overseas suffer from companies’ actions, they should be able to bring their case to a European Court
Transparent - Companies should report on the social and environmental impact of their actions.
As citizens of the UK, we are also citizens of Europe and can therefore use our voices to influence the behaviour of companies based here. The UK’s international trade policy is tied up with the EU – putting an emphasis on more freedom for multinational companies to invest overseas. It is crucial that these companies are regulated to protect people and the environment. In March 2007, the European Parliament passed a positive resolution called ‘Corporate Responsibility: A New Partnership’. It echoes SPEAK’s Big Dress campaign goals calls for companies to be made Accountable, Careful and Transparent. However, only Commissioners can initiate new EU legislation. As yet, the relevant commissioners have not acted on the parliament’s recommendations, delaying a real step forward for people waiting to be treated fairly. We are putting pressure on the European Commission, asking them to turn the resolution into law...
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