Take action

We too can be blind to the impact of our action or inaction. 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.

Please…

• Ask Gunter Verhuegen, the Vice President of the Commission, in charge of Enterprise and Industry, to take the EP’s resolution on Corporate Responsibility seriously and act on their recommendations. Send him the latest Pray & Post card.

  • Get informed - read the Pullout (part one), (part two) for in depth information on mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the workings of the European Union and how to really make an impact.

• Lobby your MEP – Commissioners are obliged to respond to letters from MEPs so ask your MEP to write to them on your behalf. Click here to download a guide.

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