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ClientEarth vs. Cargill

Date
2023
Geography
International

About this case

Filing year
2023
Status
Pending
Geography
International
Court/admin entity
OECD → United States National Contact Point
Case category
–
Principal law
International Law → OECD Guidelines
At issue
Complainants are seeking disclosure of the due diligence processes and the adoption of effective due diligence procedures in line with OECD Guidelines

Documents

Filing Date
Type
Document
Summary
05/05/2024
Complaint
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Complaint FAQ
05/07/2023
Complaint
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Complaint Summary

Summary

On May 4, 2023, ClientEarth filed a complaint against Cargill to NCP USA. The complaint alleges inadequate environmental and human rights due diligence policies and procedures due to the failure to adequately address the impacts of Cargill’s soy operations in Brazil on deforestation and conversion of other ecosystems, and the associated human rights impacts. The complainants have not disclosed the full complaint document in accordance with the NCP’s confidentiality requirements.