CSR - Human Rights [Archived]

The recent trend that of including human rights commitments in corporate principles is the product of both negative and positive factors. On the negative side, the targeting of large multinationals by civil society groups in the form of consumer boycotts, online campaigns or local protests have been influential in forcing companies to act. On the positive side, there has also been a realisation by the companies themselves that by acting to protect and promote human rights they benefit in terms of positive corporate reputation, improved employee satisfaction and community relations.