Critical perspectives on Oil and Human Rights
Article from: OGEL 4 (2004), in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Summary
The article describes the role of human rights in the evolving discourse on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). It acknowledges the role of the oil industry in developing the understanding of human rights as core to Corporate Social Responsibilities, as opposed to corporate environmental and economic responsibilities. It notes that the contribution from the industry so far seems to have been primarily 'issues' based, rather than 'rights' based, displaying a range of reactionary initiatives. A brief analysis of the statements of one corporation seeks to highlight the need for a ...