How are influential companies supporting children’s rights in their work?
These case studies shine a light on the programmes and initiatives that SDG2000 companies around the world are putting in place in an effort to respect and advance the rights of children – and turn words into actions!
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Company Case Studies
Unilever: Raising the bar for responsible marketing and product development
Unilever was one of the first companies to introduce and apply principles for responsible marketing to children back in 2003. These principles have been updated over the years and continue to evolve to address new concerns as they arise.
Verizon: A holistic approach to assessing impacts on child rights
Verizon explains its approach to child rights and safety, at a time when the external landscape for these issues is evolving.
PepsiCo: A systematic approach to marketing and product development
How does American multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation, PepsiCo, incorporate policies to commit to responsible marketing to children? Take a look!
Millicom: Making the internet safe again
This case study details how international telecommunications and media company Millicom strives to make the internet safer for children.
Grupo Telecom: Protecting children online is all about education
This study on Grupo Telecom is part of our series looking at how companies find solutions to support children’s rights.
Company Case Studies
Bayer: Mitigating root causes of child labour
Learn about Bayer’s advancements in the area of child labour mitigation, through the implementation of its Child Care Programme (CCP).
Wilmar’s Path Towards Responsible Sustainability Management
A study showcasing Wilmar’s path towards a more sustainable business, and how to integrate a child rights perspective.
Samsung: Supporting working parents and caregivers through strong family-friendly policies
Samsung has implemented a range of family-friendly policies promoting employee wellbeing and work-life balance, to support children’s rights.
Sansiri: Addressing children’s rights
This case study explores how real estate developer Sansiri is addressing and prioritising children’s rights.
Stora Enso: Mitigating Child Labour
A study investigating how Stora Enso found itself in crisis over child labour in its supply chain, and took action to remedy the situation.
Company Case Studies
Due diligence and beyond: How Nestlé manages human rights risks in the supply chain
For Nestlé, a global company that sources products from the agricultural sector, addressing human rights risks in the supply chain is both a basic requirement and not always an easy task.
Vodafone: Demonstrating an end-to-end commitment to children’s rights
Vodafone is working actively to strengthen children’s rights across its business - find out how in our case study!
Norsk Hydro Brazil’s journey towards social responsibility
This case study on Norsk Hydro Brazil and social responsibility shows how the company addresses children’s rights and related issues in its operations.
ISS: Managing risk as a business model
Our case study on ISS and managing risk explores the policies the corporate group has put in place to safeguard children’s rights.
Pick N Pay: Doing Good is Good Business
This case study examines the Pick N Pay (PnP) sustainability strategy - including its five focus areas. Read on to discover more!
SCA: Recognising Children as Stakeholders
This case study details how SCA is recognising children as stakeholders and ensuring their rights are integrated into daily operations.
Sime Darby: Helping Communities to Thrive
This study explores Sime Darby’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) profile in relation to children’s rights.
IKEA’s broadening perspective on the best interest of the child
How did IKEA go from not mentioning child rights to making children central stakeholders of their company? Read our report to find out more.
Arcor: supporting and protecting children throughout the whole business
Arcor Group incorporates children's rights into the broader framework of working toward sustainable development, with strategies supported and integrated throughout the entire organisation.
Company Case Studies
Suntory: Giving back to society
How does Suntory, one of Japan’s largest beverage companies, realise its sustainability vision and incorporate children’s rights? Take a look!
AstraZeneca: Investing in the health of adolescents
This case study on AstraZeneca demonstrates the company’s focus on global community investment in support of children’s rights.
Safaricom: Driving a shared value approach through the Sustainable Development Goals
Communications and technology provider, Safaricom, places the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the centre of its business.
Standard Chartered: Empowering girls to be agents of change
Standard Chartered banking group implemented its Goal programme to support girls in taking on leadership roles in their communities.
Thai Union: Supporting Children Through Education
This case study examines how seafood company, Thai Union, supports children through increased access to education.
Microsoft: Technology to respect and promote child rights in the age of COVID-19
Read about how global technology company Microsoft seeks to support children’s access to education and information while ensuring their safety online.
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