CSR News Stories
EU firms 'exporting torture equipment', Amnesty says
Euro MPs have heard claims that EU companies are exporting equipment used for torture despite legislation aimed at preventing such trade.
EU: Businesses told to avoid blacklisted chemicals
The European Chemicals Agency has released its first draft blacklist of chemicals that may soon be covered by new legislation that terms them as of Very High Concern, and is urging businesses to plan now for the point when the list is confirmed.
EU: Air industry pollution limits provoke furious response
Airlines have criticised a move by the European Union to limit carbon emissions to 97 percent of 2005 levels, arguing that the measure will make the current fight for survival even tougher.
EU: Finance ministers considering clampdown on 'excessive pay' for executives
The chairman of the group of European finance ministers, Jean-Claude Juncker, has said that they are looking for ways to reign in what he described as scandalous pay packages for business senior executives.
European chemicals legislation moves closer
The European Parliament and EU governments have reached a deal on legislation covering the use of chemicals by business. The new law will see a shifting of the onus of proof onto businesses to prove that chemicals they use are safe.
European CSR Alliance launched to NGO catcalls
The European Commission has announced the launch of a new European Alliance for Corporate Social Responsibility which will act as an umbrella organisation for new or existing CSR initiatives by large or small companies. The move has been criticised by NGOs who have argued for more regulation.
European Commission to produce white paper on CSR
Following the recent 'green paper' on corporate social responsibility, the European Commission has announced that it will produce a 'white paper' - firming up policy proposals - in November next year.
EU: "American firms lie over GM crops"
Margot Wallstrom, the EU commissioner for the environment, has said that US biotech companies have tried to lie about the benefits of genetically modified crops to get them into European markets.
European Parliament seeks full corporate liability for pollution
The European Parliament has approved legislation that would force companies who pollute the environment to pay for the full costs of clean up. It would also require companies to take out insurance to cover the new liability.
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