Last week in the wake of the Paradise Papers scandal Mark Goldring explained how tax dodging deprives already deprived people of basic services like access to water, education and healthcare. But, …
Cracking down on tax dodging, cracking down on poverty
Mark GoldringFollowing the ‘Paradise Papers’ leak of financial documents Mark Goldring explains why Oxfam is calling for greater tax transparency. When businesses dodge taxes the poorest people suffer the consequences: lack …
Tax is an attitude: not just a set of rules
Alistair Phillips-DaviesA huge new leak of financial documents this week has revealed how some multinational companies secretly make use of tax havens. FTSE 100 energy company SSE believes it should be …
Using scorecards to influence business: the Behind the Brands experience
Erinch SahanIn the run up to Oxfam’s Evidence for Influencing conference on Oct 23 – 24, Erinch Sahan shares how Oxfam has used scorecards to influence business. Companies compete, that’s just …
Reimagining business to tackle inequality
Erinch SahanErinch Sahan explains why the current reality of mainstream business isn’t cutting the mustard when it comes to tackling inequality. Inequality is spiralling to absurd levels. Our economies are generating …
How businesses can tackle the social norms that limit women
Claudia CanepaAcross the world, women make a significant contribution to global supply chains, in spite of complex hurdles that limit their inclusion and their leadership. How can businesses make it easier …
Making ‘people are our greatest asset’ ring true
Rachel WilshawThe Workforce Disclosure Initiative will shine a spotlight on how companies treat the people working in their supply chains. Rachel Wilshaw, Ethical Trade Manager, explains how and why Oxfam is …
A letter to Sainsbury’s
Oxfam Policy & PracticeThis is a joint agency letter sent to Sainsbury’s CEO Mike Coupe following the announcement of the “Fairly Traded” tea pilot and the creation of the new Sainsbury’s Sustainability Standards. Dear …
Ensuring companies stretch themselves: Learning from Oxfams Unilever report
OxfamOPINION: Peter McAllister, Executive Director of the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI), shares with us his thoughts on our recent study on labour rights in Vietnam with Unilever. It’s always important …
Unilever perspective: The importance of innovative partnerships in driving social sustainability
OxfamLearning: Last week we published the results of an unique study conducted with Unilever on labour rights in Vietnam. Here Marcela Manubens, Global VP for Social Impact at Unilever, shares with …