Tuesday, September 19, 2006

Business and human rights - gaining critical mass?


Alcan, the Canadian-based materials company, has joined the Business Leaders Initiative on Human Rights (BLIHR).
The group, which launched in 2003 and now includes 11 member companies, says it aims to find practical ways of applying the aspirations of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights within a business context and inspiring other businesses to do likewise.

Alcan, widely known as a leader on social responsibility issues in Canada, says its membership in BLIHR is a demonstration of its commitment to “the heart of its success: its people.”

The UN Global Compact, of which Alan is also a member, has praised the company for its leadership in joining the BLIHR.

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