[ad_1]
– A law would mean that companies’ sustainability policies would lead to more workshops, says Fairtrade Secretary General Hewan Temesghen in a comment.
According to Fairtrade, the background to the survey is that Swedish companies operate or buy products in regions where human rights are violated.
A reason why The work of companies in the field of human rights is not of greater scope, it may be because there is great uncertainty about how to approach the issue. This is what Rasmus Kløcker Larsen says, who in his research at the Stockholm Environment Institute has focused on ethical and political issues.
A review of the Alliance for Corporate Transparency research project found that 80 percent of the 1,000 companies surveyed had a human rights policy, while only a fifth reported how they work to ensure compliance.
– It is challenging to go from paper product to actual implementation. You may be aware of issues that you do not want to report, and you become vulnerable if you talk about a process that you are not completely sure of yet, says Rasmus Kløcker Larsen.
Incentives to work with human rights it differs between different sectors and regions. Sometimes there is a direct benefit in creating long-term relationships, but in other cases the requirements must come from above, says Kløcker Larsen. He sees the need for regulation.
– My own reflection is that you want there to be a mutual benefit, that companies benefit from investment in human rights. But sadly, I only think it is advantageous if there is a clear game plan with clear requirements.
