This infographic presents a carefully selected sample of cases identified by our research team that exemplify corporate responsibility for human rights and environmental violations in domestic and global supply chains. It is not an exhaustive list, but rather a representative sample from various jurisdictions around the world. Our analysis is based on a thorough review of primary court decisions, legal databases, media reports, data from law firms, and publications from relevant NGOs and associations. Initial work on this infographic was carried out between September 2022 and May 2023, with the support of the Institute for Climate and Society (iCS). The infographic was last updated in August 2024.
Cases that address the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, such as land grabbing.
Cases addressing working conditions, servitude and modern slavery.
Cases involving deforestation, logging, mining, fossil fuel emissions, carbon credits, and damage to biodiversity and ecosystems in agribusiness supply chains.
Cases that involve substantial disruption causing widespread harm, affecting human rights, the environment and communities across large areas, often with long-lasting consequences.
Cases related to water contamination, air pollution and associated health impacts.
As our research evolves, we hope to expand this database and enrich our findings with additional cases and insights.
Technical manager: Natalie Rosen
Research and update 2024 – 2nd version: Natalie Rosen and Elisa Mousinho
Research 2023 – 1st version: Jaciele Davi Neto, Fabiana Oliveira Brasil Pereira
Reviewers: Leonardo Machado, Luísa Luz de Souza, Elisa Mousinho, Matteus Carvalho Ferreira
Graphic design: José Luís Dames (DAMESDESIGN)
The research is one of the actions of the Transparency and Sustainability Program of ILAJUC, whose mission is: To produce specialized technical knowledge to guide and promote changes in regulations, policies and practices of and about large corporations operating in Latin America and the world, with the aim of implementing sustainable development models and good practices in the areas of the environment, social rights, and climate.
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