Nous en parlions l’été dernier : le 2 mai 2011, une véritable expédition punitive a été menée par des représentants de la police et de l’armée contre les habitants du village de Yalisika, dans le territoire de Bumba en République…
A new study conducted by the non-profit, non-partisan Center for Political Accountability with the Zicklin Center at University of Pennsylvania examines how major businesses spend money to influence politics. The study identified a total of 29 indicators to gauge disclosure, policies, compliance and…
Une session plénière du Processus de Kimberley a autorisé mardi 1er novembre, avec "effet immédiat", les exportations de diamants de deux sites miniers de Marange au Zimbabwe, qui avaient été suspendues à la suite de graves violations des droits de…
As one of the largest denim producers in the world, Levi Strauss & Co. wanted to make a difference in people’s lives that extended beyond fashion. As part of this strategy, the company is releasing 2 million pairs of jeans…
Shell is close to reaching a settlement with the United States in a bribery case in Nigeria. It is expected that the Anglo-Dutch oil company will receive a 30 million dollar fine. Shell has been charged with the large-scale bribery…
Has Facebook finally caved to Greenpeace's demands? The social network giant has for the past 18 months been embroiled in an ongoing battle with environmental activists over Facebook's data center expansion plans. Greenpeace wants Facebook to adopt 100 percent renewable…
La première usine de fabrication de panneaux solaires d’Afrique centrale et de l’Est a ouvert ses portes au Kenya. "Il était temps", s'exclame John Wambua, jardinier. Il est impatient d'avoir accès à une technologie solaire à prix abordable. "Je n’ai…
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) today announced its membership in the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). This membership represents significant progress in the company's commitment to source palm oil only from RSPO member companies by the end of this year,…
The outdoor clothing company is putting sustainability ahead of profit and asking consumers to 'buy less'. It's a bold strategy, but also a smart way of doing business. Consumers account for over 60% of GDP in both the UK and…
A recent decision by food giant Nestlé to re-instate a previously banned palm oil supplier on sustainability grounds may help make the business case for more sustainable palm oil. Alex Wilson reports. Mid-September 2011 was a significant moment in the…
