Why CSOs Must Engage with Corporate Lobbying on Human Rights
Corporate lobbying is reshaping the human rights laws that civil society has fought for. Here is why CSOs can no longer afford to ignore it and how Social LobbyMap can help.
Shaping EU Due Diligence: mining sector lobbying of the CSDDD
New Research Reveals Mining Sector Lobbying on EU Due Diligence Directive Dominated by Trade Associations with Limited Company Transparency
How major metal and mining companies lobbied the CSDDD
Social LobbyMap publishes its flagship metals and mining sector research report, “How major metal and mining companies lobbied the CSDDD ”
Moderately supportive, but few voices: Apparel entities lobbying on human rights due diligence
Examining apparel sector lobbying in relation to CSDDD
The lobbying effect: How corporate influence shaped the EU’s sustainability Omnibus proposal
New research from Social LobbyMap has today revealed how corporate influence continues to shape the future of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). The analysis highlights a striking imbalance: while many companies, including SMEs, support robust human rights and environmental due diligence, some trade associations are lobbying more intensively to weaken or delay […]
Why policymakers must consider corporate influence on ESG
Corporate influence over public policy is undermining democracy and accountability. Discover why policymakers must confront lobbying power and reform governance to protect the public interest.
10 Things you need to know about corporate lobbying in the EU and beyond – a guide for investors, CSOs, policymakers and companies
Lobbying is a common practice in the political sphere. Interest groups, individuals and organisations are constantly vying to influence decision-makers on specific issues of policy and legislation. But what does that mean for investors, CSOs, policymakers and companies?
Social LobbyMap CSDDD Research Report: How Lobbying Diluted Europe’s Human Rights Commitments
Research from the latest Social LobbyMap report demonstrate how lobbying by major corporations and industry groups contributed to the weakening of the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).