Publications
Explore our publications here: reports, papers, commentary and more.
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The microsimulation of “Mercurtrade Cobalt” was created in the context of the Global Business School Network (GBSN) faculty challenge 2020. It is a fictitious case scenario that is based on insights from our research on responsible cobalt sourcing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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The case focuses on Decathlon, Europe’s biggest outdoor and sports retailer. It examines how the company is adjusting its business model to align growth and profits with positive social impact and respect for human rights.
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This article from Dorothée Baumann-Pauly is published online on the Council on Foreign Relations blog.
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In this op-ed published in Le Temps, Dorothée Baumann-Pauly and Sarah Dekkiche recommend moving away from the polarized and emotional debates surrounding the Responsible Business Initiative and rather refocusing on the definition of common standards and measures across different industrial sectors.
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In this op-ed, Dorothée Baumann-Pauly calls for human rights to be at the centre of a “green recovery” from the coronavirus pandemic and argues the cobalt mining industry is ripe for change.
Featured Publications
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Cobalt Mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Addressing Root Causes of Human Rights Abuses
As demand for cobalt used in electric vehicles and smart devices skyrockets, this new white paper by Dorothée Baumann-Pauly urges dramatic changes to mining practices in the Democratic Republic of…
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Why does addressing human rights make good business sense? We explore this question in our new study on “Human rights and competitiveness – Reframing the business case for human rights”,…
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This white paper recommends governments work with multi-stakeholder initiatives (MSIs) to craft human and labor rights policies to protect workers.