The EU must urgently review its export credits policy
Despite promises to make financial flows consistent with a low-carbon economy, EU member states continue to provide financial support to the fossil fuel industry through export credits. It is time that the EU Commission replaces its outdated policy.
Export finance
Downstream due diligence needs to be included in new directive
A new policy paper examines how companies in sectors characterized by substantial downstream human rights risks, could and should have prevented human rights impacts. The message to lawmakers is clear – include downstream due diligence obligations in the upcoming CSDD Directive.
Corporate sustainability due diligence
Our vision
Swedwatch’s vision is a world in which global economic systems are just, transparent and sustainable.
Human rights and the environment are protected and respected and businesses contribute to sustainable
development and inclusive growth within the means of the planet.
Our mission
Swedwatch’s mission is to empower rights holders and to promote responsible business practices
and inclusive growth. We do this by highlighting how people and the planet are impacted by company activities
and by building bridges for change across stakeholder groups.
Responsible use of natural resources
A growing number of companies aim to adopt environmentally sustainable business models. But change is too slow to respond to the climate crisis and the rapid depletion of natural resources.
Sustainable and fair supply chains
Global supply chains can boost development and create jobs. But often, they lack transparency and effective processes to address adverse human rights and environmental impacts.
Empowered rights holders and defenders
A crackdown aimed at silencing civil society voices is taking place in many countries around the globe and shrinking civic space poses a growing threat to livelihoods, liberty and peace.