Multinational Corporations (MNCs)
Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding the deplorable condition of a water tank, Golconda Fort, Hyderabad, Telangana, 05/06/2025
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item Titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort Cries for attention appearing in ‘The Siasat Daily’ dated 25 May 2025". The application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled “Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s …Order of the Madras High Court regarding soft drink companies using Tamirabarani River water, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, 21/11/2016
Order of the Madras High Court in the matter of Dr. D. A. Prabakar Vs State of Tamil Nadu & Others dated 21/11/2016 regarding Pepsi Cola and Coca Cola in the SIPCOT Industrial Growth Centre, Gangaikondan Village, Maanur Taluk, Tirunelveli District using water from Tamirabarani River for the purpose of …Judgement of the Supreme Court of India regarding acquisition of land by Tata Motors Ltd., Singur, District Hooghly, West Bengal, 31/08/2016
Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Kedar Nath Yadav Vs State of West Bengal And Others dated 31/08/2016 regarding acquisition of land by Tata Motors Ltd. to an extent of about 1000 acres within the mouzas Gopalnagar, Singherberi, Beraberi, Khaserberi and Bajemelia, P.S. Singur, District …Order of the Federal Court of Australia regarding approval of Adani Carmichael coal mine project, 29/08/2016
Order of the Federal Court of Australia in the matter of Australian Conservation Foundation Incorporated Vs Minister for the Environment regarding approval of Adani Carmichael coal mine project dated 29/08/2016. The applicant (Australian Conservation Foundation Incorporated) had opposed the proposed construction of a new open-cut and underground coal mine at …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal discharge of untreated waste water by M/s Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd., Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, 24/08/2016
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sanjay Kumar Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 24/08/2016. Grievance is regarding discharge of untreated waste water in the pond situated behind the factory of M/s Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd. Counsel appearing for M/s Hindustan Coca …Transparency in corporate reporting: assessing emerging market multinationals
This report evaluates the disclosure practices of 100 major emerging market multinationals headquartered in 15 countries and active in 185 countries. The report is part of a series on corporate reporting published by Transparency International since 2008. Initially focused on the world’s top multinationals, the series was expanded to include …Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding diversion of forest areas for laying of Reliance Gas Pipeline, Maharashtra, 08/07/2016
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Shobha Phadnavis & Others Vs State of Maharashtra & Others dated 08/07/2016 regarding diversion of forest areas for laying of Reliance Gas Pipeline for transportation of Ethane between Dahej in the State of Gujarat and Nagothane …Progress achieved in restricting the marketing of high-fat, sugary and salty food and beverage products to children
In May 2010, 192 Member States endorsed Resolution WHA63.14 to restrict the marketing of food and non-alcoholic beverage products high in saturated fats, trans fatty acids, free sugars and/or salt to children and adolescents globally. We examined the actions taken between 2010 and early 2016 – by civil society groups, …Order of the United States District Court regarding allegations of cheating emissions tests by Volkswagen, 27/06/2016
Order of the United States District Court (Northern District of California) dated 27/06/2016 in the matter of Federal Trade Commission Vs Volkswagen of America Inc. regarding allegations of cheating emissions tests by Volkswagen. More DetailsTrack climate pledges of cities and companies
Data transparency is key to accounting for how local governments and the private sector are contributing to global emissions reduction, say Angel Hsu and colleagues.Judgement of the Supreme Court of India regarding grant of voice telephony to Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd., 08/04/2016
Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Centre for Public Interest Litigation Vs Union of India & Others dated 08/04/2016 regarding decision of the Government of India, taken sometime in March 2013, allowing voice telephony to Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. on payment of Rs.1,658 crores entry …Cleaning up the pharma industry - A landmark ban on irrational drugs
For over 30 years pharmaceutical companies have been selling fixed-dose combination drugs with scant need to justify their efficacy, safety or rationality for use. The Government of India has finally banned 344 such drugs, though pharma companies have been able to obtain interim judicial stay orders. It is hoped that …Complaint before the United States District Court regarding Volkswagen cheating emissions tests, 29/03/2016
Complaint for permanent injunction and other equitable relief before the United States District Court (Northern District of California) dated 29/03/2016 in the matter of Federal Trade Commission Vs Volkswagen Group of America Inc. regarding Volkswagen cheating emissions tests.From Bhopal to Kodaikanal
When the annals of corporate accountability, culpability and negligence in India are compiled, the erstwhile Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) is sure to top the list. But not far behind will be Hindustan Unilever (HUL). On4 March, HUL reached an out-of-court settlement with 591 of its former employees from the now …Emissions reduction: Scrutinize CO2 removal methods
The viability and environmental risks of removing carbon dioxide from the air must be assessed if we are to achieve the Paris goals, writes Phil Williamson.India needs home-grown GM food to stop starvation
Indian scientists must develop domestic genetically modified crops rather than rely on unsuitable foreign technology. Original SourceFrom agreement to action: mobilizing suppliers toward a climate resilient world
Following the historic international deal agreed at the UN climate conference, COP21, and the news from Davos that climate change is the world’s most impactful risk, major companies such as Dell, Unilever and Walmart are establishing the extent to which impending climate regulation will impact their business. However, half their …An economy for the 1%: how privilege and power in the economy drive extreme inequality and how this can be stopped
The global inequality crisis is reaching new extremes. The richest 1% now have more wealth than the rest of the world combined. Power and privilege is being used to skew the economic system to increase the gap between the richest and the rest. A global network of tax havens further …Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding testing of Maggi noodles, 16/12/2015
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Nestle India Ltd Vs Union of India & Others dated 16/12/2015 regarding testing of Maggi noodles. Court directed that the samples earlier collected by the Local Commissioner appointed by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, New Delhi, shall be …Hazy Skies - Geopolitics of pollution in Southeast Asia
The recent episode of an oppressive smog that blanketed Southeast Asia highlights an entirely new kind of problem in contemporary international relations, namely, the complexity of transnational governance when traditional remedies--from bombs and missiles at one extreme, to diplomatic démarches and summits on the more polite end--are of no use …Environmental management maturity of local and multinational high-technology corporations located in Brazil: the role of business internationalization in pollution prevention
This paper identifies and characterizes the environmental maturity level of local and multinational high-technology corporations located in Brazil. This characterization is achieved by discussing the adoption of environmental management practices and considering aspects of the productive process stage. An eight-case study was conducted through data triangulation using interviews with employees …