NGO Input to the OECD's RBC Policy Review for Brazil
This submission to the OECD’s Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) Policy Review for the state of Brazil identifies key governance gaps in RBC over the environment, human rights, and labour rights in Brazil, as well as solutions to close the gaps.
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