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Fin de cavale pour les multinationales ?
This report by Friends of the Earth International discusses the French law on the duty of vigilance for parent companies and ordering companies, promulgated on March 27, 2017, and its application to multinational corporations regarding human rights and environmental violations.
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End of the road for transnational corporations?
This report by Friends of the Earth International discusses the French 'duty of vigilance' law passed in March 2017, which aims to hold parent and subcontracting companies accountable for human rights and environmental violations. The document examines the law's implementation through case studies involving Total, Société Générale, and French retail chains, while suggesting that a draft treaty could internationalise these standards and improve victims' access to justice.
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