SIDA helps to facilitate a group of interested organisations working to ensure that Scottish corporations are transparent and accountable, and that businesses are protecting human and environmental rights.
We will be providing a platform for policy and advocacy collaboration amongst group members, an opportunity for problem-solving and information sharing, and the opportunity to create group-led initiatives.
The group will define priorities over time, but the kind of things we might work together on include:
- Identify ways to hold Scottish corporations to account on their supply chains, including through the new Human Rights Act, Circular Economy Act, and procurement policies.
- Call for the Scottish Government to renew the Scottish Business Pledge (or develop an alternative) around human rights and business, and ensure this requires businesses to consider global supply chain impacts.
- Ensure that those who are espousing commitments to implementing the SDGs fully implement the implied rights’ obligations that that entails.
Our hope is to bring various organisations together around live campaigning issues, depending on members interests. We will also work closely with the UK-wide Corporate Justice Coalition and seek opportunities to amplify their work in Scotland.
The group has met on a number of occasions since October 2024. Please contact admin@intdevalliance.scot for more info.