An NGO & a German company active in the financial and insurance activities sector | |
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Lead NCP | Germany |
Supporting NCP(s) | |
Description | Specific instance alleging a non-observance of the OECD MNE Guidelines. |
Theme(s) | General policies, Human rights, Environment |
Date | 4 Sep 2023 |
Host country(ies) | Indonesia |
Source | NGO |
Industry sector | Financial and insurance activities |
Status | In progress |
Summary | On 4 September 2023, an NGO working on indigenous rights submitted a specific instance to the German NCP alleging that a German company active in the financial and insurance activities sector had not observed the General Policies (Chapter II), Human Rights (Chapter IV), and Environment (Chapter VI) provisions of the Guidelines. Specifically, the submitter raised concerns regarding the rights of indigenous people in relation to a renewable energy project in Indonesia, which was funded by the company. The NCP is currently conducting an initial assessment. #stakeholderengagement #riskmanagementsystem #indigenousrights #gender #reprisals #naturalresources #projectfinance |