Freedom of association in the electronics industry
In this briefing paper, SOMO investigates the role of electronics brands in ensuring that freedom of association and collective bargaining is respected all along their supply chain.
RankaBrand ranks 19 electronics brands: bulk of brands get low scores
Rankabrand has compared and ranked 19 electronics brands like Apple, Dell, HP, HTC, Huawei, Nintendo, Samsung. The questions used for ranking are categorised into three areas: Labour Conditions and Human Rights, Climate Change, and Ecology….
Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics – 18th edition. Indian company Wipro in 1st position
The 18th edition of Greenpeace’s Guide to Greener Electronics evaluates leading consumer electronics companies based on their commitment and progress in three environmental criteria: Energy and Climate, Greener Products, and Sustainable Operations. The Guide scores…
Electronics companies and civil society organisations find common ground in UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights may form the common ground between electronics companies and civil society organisations in addressing labour issues such as the excessive use of temporary labour. This is…
From Congo with [no] blood: violence threatens conflict-free mineral sourcing
A significant part of the minerals in our electronic devices, especially tin, tantalum and tungsten (3Ts), originate from the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of DR Congo (DRC). The new makeITfair report – ‘From…
Malaysian Bar unanimously supports human rights defender sued by Asahi Kosei
At its 65th Annual General Meeting, the Malaysian Bar unanimously carried a motion in support of human rights defender Charles Hector. Mr Hector is facing legal charges by the Japanese electronics company Asahi Kosei for…
Out of control. E-waste trade flows from the EU to developing countries
As the consumption of electronics has increased rapidly the last years, so has the waste made up of discarded products. E-waste often contains ingredients that risk damaging human health and polluting the environment. In a…
Child labour in Ghana and Mali and sourcing policies of IT brands
Ethical watchdog Danwatch has published a report on gold mining in Ghana and Mali, two West African countries that are experiencing a gold rush. In both countries employment and revenues are on the rise in…