ICAR Statement on “Renewed EU Strategy 2011-2014 for Corporate Social Responsibility”
On June 26, 2012, ICAR submitted a statement to the European Commission with recommendations as it carries forth projects on business and human rights under the Commission’s “A Renewed EU Strategy 2011-2014 for Corporate Social Responsibility. Please find the statement below.
ICAR Statement to EU
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