http://uk.oneworld.net/article/archive/1940 en_GB_uk OneWorld UK - UK/English/Topics/Economy/Corporations Corporate greenwash on climate http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83918 A coalition of 99 companies is asking political leaders to set targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions and to establish a global carbon market. Sounds good, doesn't it? But the devil is in the detail, and the detail is very interesting, writes Keith Farnish. From: The Unsuitablog Because every little helps http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83897 The Indian researcher who uncovered the scandal of workers making clothes for Tesco for as little as 16p an hour will be protesting at the company's annual meeting in Solihull today. Bad connections http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83847 How your mobile phone is linked to abuse, fraud and unfair mining practices in DR Congo. Indian and Bangladeshi suppliers under pressure http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83850 Just days after Guardian reporter Karen McVeigh won a One World Broadcasting Trust award for her story on Bangladeshi workers toiling up to 80 hours a week for as little as 4p an hour, British clothing chain Primark has axed three Indian suppliers for allegedly using child labour. Carbon Trading Blasted by Indigenous Groups http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160386/1/1940 UNITED NATIONS, May 5 (OneWorld) - The United Nations is facing scathing criticism from the world's indigenous communities for its attempts to promote carbon trading as a tool to address climate change concerns. UN's Food Rights Advocate Warns Speculators http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160347/1/1940 UNITED NATIONS, May 2 (OneWorld) - The global food crisis is likely to persist if speculative investment by the corporate world is not reined in soon, warned a top expert responsible for reporting to the United Nations on human rights violations. Leading oil and gas companies lack transparency, says report http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160285/1/1940 Transparency International’s new report calls on leading oil and gas companies for greater transparency in payments made to governments of resource-rich countries. Host governments need to enforce and enact regulations for an equitable exploitation of their oil and gas wealth to help fight poverty, the report adds. Mehdiganj residents demand closure of Coke plant http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/159601/1/1940 Coca-Cola’s bottling plant in northern India has been facing the ire of local people. They say the soft drink maker has been operating illegally and has caused the severe water crisis in the area. 'Fossil Fools' Protests Target Oil Industry http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/159294/1/1940 NEW YORK, Mar 31 (OneWorld) - Green groups are planning to celebrate April Fools Day Tuesday with a variety of actions designed to embarrass oil industry bosses gathering in Washington. 'Corporate Vultures Preyed on Zambian Debt' http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83100 Zambia has been forced to reallocate resources intended for poverty alleviation to pay a "vulture fund," a company that scammed the impoverished nation to make millions off its cancellation of a 1999 debt, writes an organization promoting African development. Top Corporate Abusers Named http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/159104/1/1940 NEW YORK, Mar 24 (OneWorld) - A corporate watchdog group has started a nationwide voting campaign to name and shame companies that run afoul of economic and environmental laws. Making socially responsible corporates http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/158809/1/1940 Indian Institute of Foreign Trade and Business and Community Foundation are jointly organising a Management Development Programme on April 22-23, 2008 in New Delhi, India. The course offers professionals an opportunity to develop their knowledge base and skills to envision, plan and implement corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Large Investor Leaves Namibia http://www.oneworld.net/article/view/158654/1/1940 WINDHOEK, Mar 10 (IPS) - The Namibian government plans to stay the course with an economic incentive program for corporations -- known as export processing zones (EPZ) -- despite one of the largest of the foreign investors deciding last week to close down its operations -- a move that will destroy 3,000 jobs. A lesson in fundraising http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/158643/1/1940 The real challenge confronting the non-profit sector today is sustainability of resources. At an event hosted by Times Foundation at New Delhi, leading development consultant and fundraising guru Mal Warwick shared some of the international best practices while stressing on local resource mobilisation. Involve farmers in global seed wealth, say NGOs http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/158517/1/1940 The newly-opened Global Seed Vault (GSV) at Svalbard in Norway is being criticised by Indian and other NGOs for excluding farmers from its institutional framework. Farmers being the first link in the food chain, should be involved in conserving genetic biodiversity, they argue.