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Business & Human Rights Resource Centre reached out to 50 companies involved in renewable energy projects with a set of 10 questions on their approach to human rights, with a focus on community engagement. We received responses from 21 firms and conducted desk-based research on all 50. Please find the company responses and results of our outreach below. Please also find a summary of the results in this infograph. For information on our outreach to the solar, bioenergy & geothermal sectors, see here.
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The size of the circles indicate the number of approached to companies. The colour indicates the response rate. Zoom in for more detail and click the circles for information
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Le plus grand fonds de pension du Royaume-Uni commence le désinvestissement des combustibles fossiles
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UK's largest pension fund to begin divesting from fossil fuels
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América Latina: Pueblos indígenas de 9 países amazónicos exigen la salida de toda actividad extractiva de su territorio
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Chile: Alianza académica presenta recurso de protección contra legalización de sustitución del bosque nativo por monocultivos
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EU Commission adopts Farm to Fork & Biodiversity strategies, intended to promote sustainable economy as part of Green Deal
Renewable Energy & Human Rights Case Studies
These positive & negative case studies reflect the impact renewable energy development can have on human rights.
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Statkraft and the indigenous Jijnjevaerie Saami village came to an agreement following consultations.
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Tools & Guidance for renewable energy companies
A list compiled by the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre of international standards, guidance, and tools to aid companies and stakeholders.
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