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Not Fit-for-Purpose: the grand experiment of multi-stakeholder initiatives in corporate accountability, human rights and global governance (Summary)

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Published July 2020 by MSI Integrity . Authored by MSI Integrity

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Sustainability Approaches:

Specific global or regional implementation norms for responsible supply chains
Specific national plans, policies and platforms
Sustainability performance and progress reporting

Sustainability Tools:

Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM)
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI)
Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)

Sustainability Issues:

Child rights and wellbeing
Consumers and supply chains
Rights of indigenous peoples and local communities

Outcomes of Interest:

Child labor
Conflict resolution
Free prior and informed consent

Specific Themes:

Audits and assurance
Indigenous peoples
Legality and due diligence

Sustainable Development Goals:

SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 12 - Responsible Production and Consumption
SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Region/Country:

Geographies:

Global

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This summary presents the key insights and recommendations of the research report that studies the effectiveness and impacts of forty standard-setting MSIs (Multi Stakeholder Initiatives) in upholding and protecting human rights. It researches all elements of how the focus MSIs operate - including the scope of their standards, their assurance and grievance redressal and remediation procedures and evidence of impacts on key aspects of human rights.

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Not Fit-for-Purpose: the grand experiment of multi-stakeholder initiatives in corporate accountability, human rights and global governance (Summary)

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Not Fit-for-Purpose: the grand experiment of multi-stakeholder initiatives in corporate accountability, human rights and global governance

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Published July 2020 by MSI Integrity . Authored by MSI Integrity

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