First “Public Eye Awards“ for Irresponsible Corporate Behaviour
First “Public Eye Awards“ for Irresponsible Corporate Behaviour
Zurich and Basel, 11.01.2005 - On 26 January 2005, coinciding with the opening day of the World Economic Forum (WEF), the Berne Declaration and Pro Natura – Friends of the Earth Switzerland are giving the first “Public Eye Awards“ for irresponsible corporate behaviour. Nominees include more than twenty global corporations that have failed in their responsibilities regarding human rights, labour rights, the environment or taxes. The sixth “Public Eye on Davos“ takes place on 26 and 27 January 2005 in Davos/Switzerland. The event will be opened by renowned economist and globalisation critic Noreena Hertz.
“Our Public Eye Awards are meant as a reminder to members of WEF and other large corporate groups that the public expects them to be responsible stewards of the environment; insists on their respect for human rights and labour rights; and does not tolerate tax avoidance“, says Matthias Herfeldt of the Berne Declaration. Sonja Ribi of Pro Natura argues: “We need an effective legally binding international framework for corporate accountability. The Global Compact and other voluntary initiatives are insufficient, since they neither provide rules for implementation, nor monitoring and sanctioning mechanisms”.
In autumn 2004, non-governmental organisations from across the world submitted nominations for the “Public Eye Awards“. Nominees include companies like Bayer, BP, Dow Chemical, KPMG, Monsanto, Nestlé, Shell, Stallion Garments, Syngenta, Total and Unocal, Wal-Mart and Vodafone. In each of the four categories human rights, labour rights, environment, and taxes the supporting NGOs* of “The Public Eye on Davos” selected a winner that excels in irresponsible corporate behaviour. In addition, from 11 to 24 January 2005, the public is invited to vote online for the winner of the public’s award.
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For more information contact:
Koordinator "The Public Eye on Davos", Erklärung von Bern
Tel.: 01 277 70 06; 076 338 59 38
E-Mail: publiceye(at)evb.ch
Projektleiterin Politik und Internationales, Pro Natura - Friends of the Earth Switzerland
Tel.: 061 317 92 42; 079 216 02 06
E-Mail: sonja.ribi(at)pronatura.ch
In autumn 2004, non-governmental organisations from across the world submitted nominations for the “Public Eye Awards“. Nominees include companies like Bayer, BP, Dow Chemical, KPMG, Monsanto, Nestlé, Shell, Stallion Garments, Syngenta, Total and Unocal, Wal-Mart and Vodafone. In each of the four categories human rights, labour rights, environment, and taxes the supporting NGOs* of “The Public Eye on Davos” selected a winner that excels in irresponsible corporate behaviour. In addition, from 11 to 24 January 2005, the public is invited to vote online for the winner of the public’s award.
Links:
 | Events program and other information: www.evb.ch/publiceyeondavos.htm |
| | Complete list of award nominees: www.evb.ch/nominations.htm |
| | Public’s award: www.evb.ch/publicsaward.htm |
For more information contact:
| | Matthias Herfeldt |
Tel.: 01 277 70 06; 076 338 59 38
E-Mail: publiceye(at)evb.ch
| | Sonja Ribi |
Tel.: 061 317 92 42; 079 216 02 06
E-Mail: sonja.ribi(at)pronatura.ch
