June 3, 2025|
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|6 months agoNew Corporate Responsibility Initiative Challenges Swiss Business Standards
Fresh initiative seeks to establish stricter accountability for Swiss companies' global human rights and environmental impacts.
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- A new corporate responsibility initiative has been submitted to Swiss authorities.
- The initiative aims to make Swiss firms liable for environmental and human rights damages caused by their subsidiaries.
- A previous attempt in 2020 won the popular vote but failed due to the lack of a cantonal majority.
- Proponents argue the initiative aligns Swiss rules with EU regulations.
By The Numbers
287,000+
signatures submitted
183,000
signatures collected in 14 days
100,000
signatures required
90+
supporting organizations
They Said
"The response shows the depth of support for corporate accountability."