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Accor Hotel Workers Travel to Paris to Report Disrespect and Intimidation at U.S. Hotels as Part of UNITE HERE Delegation

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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Accor hotel workers from two U.S. hotels traveled to Paris this week to describe disrespect, intimidation, and other problems with working conditions they have experienced at their hotels.

Key Points: 
  • Accor hotel workers from two U.S. hotels traveled to Paris this week to describe disrespect, intimidation, and other problems with working conditions they have experienced at their hotels.
  • They are demanding a fair process to decide on unionization free from intimidation, threats, or bribes.
  • The American workers met with Accor CEO Sébastien Bazin and presented to French Accor employees who are gathered in Paris for the annual European Works Council.
  • The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square are currently owned by Brookfield Asset Management and operated by Accor.

NEI sets human rights, inequality, net zero, nature as focus themes for corporate engagement

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
Canadian Natural Resources, Inequality, Meta, Socially responsible investing, Investment, NEI, Meta Platforms, Bank Rakyat, Policy, Business, Microsoft, AltaGas, TSMC, Biodiversity, Bank Rakyat Indonesia, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, Nature, Lowe's, AbbVie, UN, Natural Resources, Apple, Methane, ESG, Johnson & Johnson, Weather, Responsibility, Principles for Responsible Investment, Principle, NextEra Energy, Mobile phone, Renewable energy, Alphabet

The Focus List identifies the companies NEI intends to engage with on the topical ESG issues of human rights, inequality, net-zero alignment, and nature.

Key Points: 
  • The Focus List identifies the companies NEI intends to engage with on the topical ESG issues of human rights, inequality, net-zero alignment, and nature.
  • The Focus List is a cornerstone of the active ownership component of NEI's longstanding responsible investment program, which brings together three main activities: corporate dialogue, proxy voting, and shareholder proposals.
  • Our discussions this year will be focused on two main areas: human rights in the supply chain, and digital rights.
  • Download a copy of the full Focus List and Focus List summary from NEI's website: https://www.neiinvestments.com/responsible-investing/responsible-investi...

Teleperformance Commended by the OECD French National Contact Point for Implementing Its Recommendations and Maintaining Duty of Care

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Monday, January 30, 2023
Professional Services, Technology, Other Professional Services, Other Technology, Internet, Outsourcing Business, NCP, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, COVID-19, UNI Global Union, TP, Health, Great Places, Policy, OECD, Management, Teleperformance

On April 17, 2020, UNI Global Union filed a specific instance with the OECD French NCP regarding Teleperformance and its management of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Key Points: 
  • On April 17, 2020, UNI Global Union filed a specific instance with the OECD French NCP regarding Teleperformance and its management of the Covid-19 outbreak.
  • Teleperformance has a long history of commitment to social and environmental responsibility, and is deeply attentive to the wellbeing of its employees.
  • This commitment is illustrated by the many Best Employer certifications awarded to Teleperformance by the independent Great Place to Work® Institute.
  • Accordingly, we acknowledge and appreciate the positive conclusion of the tripartite OECD NCP.”

Clarity AI: One of Five Article 9 Funds Underreport Their Exposure to Fossil Fuels

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Alternative Energy, Data Management, Energy, Green Technology, Sustainability, Insurance, Technology, Socially Responsible Investing, Consulting, Banking, Business, Professional Services, Environment, Other Energy, Data Analytics, OECD, Eets, Multinational, Element, Disclosure, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, SFDR, EET, Investment, Article 9 of the European Convention on Human Rights, European, Renewable energy, Risk management

Of them, 42 reported zero exposure; however, Clarity AI’s data suggests that close to 60% (25 funds) are investing in at least one company involved in such violations.

Key Points: 
  • Of them, 42 reported zero exposure; however, Clarity AI’s data suggests that close to 60% (25 funds) are investing in at least one company involved in such violations.
  • One out of five Article 9 funds underreport their exposure to fossil fuels: When comparing Clarity AI’s data with the EETs from the 83 Article 9 funds that disclose this information, Clarity AI’s research team finds that 21% of these funds underreport their exposure to fossil fuels.
  • It highlights the need for continuous clarity on the regulatory requirements of Article 9 funds while illustrating the need for a reliable data source to uncover violations and exposures.
  • Clarity AI’s coverage is up to 13 times more than that of other providers and gives you access to the underlying elements of each fund.”

Teleperformance and UNI Global Union Sign Global Agreement

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
Telecommunications, Software, Other Communications, Internet, Data Management, Communications, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Reuters, Euronext Paris, ESG, International Labour Organization, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, Sensitive compartmented information facility, TEP, Corporate social responsibility, UNI Global Union, FTSE4Good Index, S&P Europe 350, EURO, ICTS, Loi, CAC 40, US, CAC, UNI, Health, Compartment, Safety, Risk management, Teleperformance

Teleperformance (Paris:TEP) and UNI Global Union have signed a global agreement today to strengthen shared commitments to workers rights to form trade unions and engage in collective bargainingwhile advancing principles on key issues such as health and safety and workplace monitoring.

Key Points: 
  • Teleperformance (Paris:TEP) and UNI Global Union have signed a global agreement today to strengthen shared commitments to workers rights to form trade unions and engage in collective bargainingwhile advancing principles on key issues such as health and safety and workplace monitoring.
  • UNI, its member unions and Teleperformance management will begin implementation of the agreement in the coming weeks, with an initial focus on Colombia, Poland, Jamaica, El Salvador and Romania.
  • Christy Hoffman, General Secretary of UNI Global Union, said: This agreement is an important milestone for Teleperformance and its workers.
  • UNI ICTS represents more than three million workers in the technology and communications sectors, including many who work at Teleperformance.

Solway Investment Group adopts grievance mechanism

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
Human Rights Impact Assessment, NAP, Human rights, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, United Nations, QR code, SECO, Business, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, Mechanism, ICMM, Economy, OECD, Federal Department, State, Foreign Affairs, Risk management

The aim is to prevent, mitigate, or remediate existing and potential conflicts related to the Group or companies and projects in which Solway invests.

Key Points: 
  • The aim is to prevent, mitigate, or remediate existing and potential conflicts related to the Group or companies and projects in which Solway invests.
  • Thegrievance mechanismmay be used to lodgeany concerns and grievancesin relation to Solway and its investment projects or operations.
  • Solway Investment Group is a private mining and metals group headquartered in Switzerland with global operations.
  • In case of further questions or interview requests, please contact Solway Investment Group's press office at: +41-41-740-04-00 or [email protected] .

Solway Investment Group adopts grievance mechanism

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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The aim is to prevent, mitigate, or remediate existing and potential conflicts related to the Group or companies and projects in which Solway invests.

Key Points: 
  • The aim is to prevent, mitigate, or remediate existing and potential conflicts related to the Group or companies and projects in which Solway invests.
  • Thegrievance mechanismmay be used to lodgeany concerns and grievancesin relation to Solway and its investment projects or operations.
  • Solway Investment Group is a private mining and metals group headquartered in Switzerland with global operations.
  • In case of further questions or interview requests, please contact Solway Investment Group's press office at: +41-41-740-04-00 or [email protected] .

Clarity AI: Many Article 9 Funds Fall Short of SFDR Requirements

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
Software, Finance, Consulting, Artificial Intelligence, Data Management, Professional Services, Technology, Business, Research, Investment, Forest Products Research Laboratory, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, Natural language, Natural language processing, Article 9 of the Constitution of Singapore, SFDR, Sewage, Machine learning, Organization, OECD, Shorthand, Innovation, Clarity, News, Classification, Benchmarking, United Kingdom, Medical device, Renewable energy

Clarity AI , the leading global sustainability tech platform, announced today an assessment of 15,000 funds and their Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) classifications.

Key Points: 
  • Clarity AI , the leading global sustainability tech platform, announced today an assessment of 15,000 funds and their Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) classifications.
  • This analysis focuses on the 750 Article 9 funds within this universe that have sufficient information on at least 80% of their holdings.
  • Clarity AIs research shows that many Article 9 funds might be noncompliant with the regulations do no significant harm criteria.
  • Clarity AI found that these Article 9 funds invest in 166 different companies that violate the UNGC or OECD principles.

Solway Investment Group introduces its corporate Human Rights Policy

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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ZUG, Switzerland, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Solway is addressing the high importance of producing and marketing products in a responsible and environmentally friendly manner by introducing the new corporate Human Rights Policy (https://solwaygroup.com/sustainability-polices/) identifying standards, principles and basic rules it commits to respect.

Key Points: 
  • Under this policy Solway adheres to respect and promote all national laws and internationally recognized human rights principles, including the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the European Convention on Human Rights, and the International Labor Organization's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
  • Solway's new Human Rights Policy is approved by the dedicated Steering Committee, founded on an unambiguous respect for human rights.
  • The corporate Human Rights Policyis a framework for how Solway plans to approach issues in the future, and another way to benchmark its compliance to the UNGP and OECD Guidelines.
  • The present Human Rights Policy is the first, decisive measure and a step in Solway's continuing process to make real improvements.

Solway Investment Group introduces its corporate Human Rights Policy

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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ZUG, Switzerland, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Solway is addressing the high importance of producing and marketing products in a responsible and environmentally friendly manner by introducing the new corporate Human Rights Policy (https://solwaygroup.com/sustainability-polices/) identifying standards, principles and basic rules it commits to respect.

Key Points: 
  • Under this policy Solway adheres to respect and promote all national laws and internationally recognized human rights principles, including the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the European Convention on Human Rights, and the International Labor Organization's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
  • Solway's new Human Rights Policy is approved by the dedicated Steering Committee, founded on an unambiguous respect for human rights.
  • The corporate Human Rights Policyis a framework for how Solway plans to approach issues in the future, and another way to benchmark its compliance to the UNGP and OECD Guidelines.
  • The present Human Rights Policy is the first, decisive measure and a step in Solway's continuing process to make real improvements.