Harmonizing EU tax rules is good but commitment to tackle race to the bottom is a must

Staff

Oxfam welcomes the Commission's efforts to make taxation fairer and more effective in the EU, the fight against tax evasion and avoidance, and to close loopholes between EU countries and non-EU countries

Not financial reporting. Ready to account?

Monica Straniero

Businesses increasingly find themselves under the spotlight to demonstrate that they are operating not only in accordance with the law, but also in an ethical and socially responsible manner.

Achieving the SDGs: the role of Impact Investment

Monica Straniero

The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) launches an initiative to promote the key role investors can play in achieving the SDGs goals

A new Europe for people, planet and prosperity for all

Staff

Together we can shape a Europe that is inclusive, open, just, sustainable, and that works for people of all ages, social backgrounds and nations. Common statement signed by 177 European and national Civil Society Organisations and Trade Unions

A donation guide for the earthquake victims

Ottavia Spaggiari

In the aftermath of the earthquake that has hit central Italy, Vita International has prepared a guide to help donors find the most suitable fundraising initiative, focusing on transparency

The achievements of EU international cooperation and development activities

Staff

The first report based on the new "EU International Cooperation and Development Results Framework" provides a selection of results achieved in about 100 partner countries across the globe with the support of EU-funded projects and programmes.

The last mile to reach full transparency

Staff

ONE Campaign welcomes the steps took by the European Commission to further reinforce EU rules on increasing companies transparency by giving full public access to beneficial ownership registers and connecting them between Member States. But there is a dangerous loophole.

To divest or not to divest - What is the question?

Monica Straniero

The discussion in the session ‘To divest or not to divest – What is the question?’, which took place at the European Foundation Centre Annual General Assembly on 26 May 2016 has centered on the fossil fuel divestment and explored whether foundations should divest their endowments as part of their response to climate change.

Business must end modern slavery

Monica Straniero

Contemporary bondage is often hidden in supply chains in numerous industries and sectors, however 71 per cent of companies believes that the complexity of supply chains makes it difficult to identify and address.

The Behind The Brand campaign, when reputation beats food

Monica Straniero

Oxfam’s Behind the Brand’s campaign ranks 10 global brands according to their social and environmental policies, in a report which showed a significant improvement across the industry.