Publications
Finnwatch research reports and other publications.
11.11.2024
Sustainability of hydrogen economy raw material chains
CASE: Human rights issues in South Africa’s platinum production

The report looks into the platinum operations of Sibanye-Stillwater and maps the sustainability practices of companies that have launched various hydrogen projects in Finland.

The report looks into the platinum operations of Sibanye-Stillwater and maps the sustainability practices of companies that have launched various hydrogen projects in Finland.

10.5.2023
Follow-up report examining the quality of certification and auditing schemes

The report assesses 18 responsibility monitoring schemes. Cotton certification schemes are examined as a special case study.

The report assesses 18 responsibility monitoring schemes. Cotton certification schemes are examined as a special case study.

31.1.2023
Just Transition in the Garment Industry in Bangladesh

The report examines issues related to a just ecological transition from the perspective of Bangladeshi garment and textile workers and Finnish companies in the industry.

The report examines issues related to a just ecological transition from the perspective of Bangladeshi garment and textile workers and Finnish companies in the industry.

14.9.2022
Life after fast fashion
Just transition to sustainable clothing and textiles industry

This report examines the environmental impact of the clothing and fashion industry and the responsibility of companies in just transition to a circular economy.

This report examines the environmental impact of the clothing and fashion industry and the responsibility of companies in just transition to a circular economy.

30.6.2021
Migrant workers’ rights in oil palm estates in Malaysia
CASE: IOI Group, Mekassar
This report summarizes the findings of an investigation into Malaysian palm oil company IOI Group's working conditions and a dialogue process with the company.
This report summarizes the findings of an investigation into Malaysian palm oil company IOI Group's working conditions and a dialogue process with the company.
16.10.2019
Tea but no sympathy – A summary
Social sustainability of tea consumed in Finland

The report explores the working conditions in the production of the tea consumed in Finland. The tea plantations covered in the report are suppliers to the biggest Finnish tea houses Forsman Tea and Nordqvist as well as to international brands such as Twinings and Unilever.

The report explores the working conditions in the production of the tea consumed in Finland. The tea plantations covered in the report are suppliers to the biggest Finnish tea houses Forsman Tea and Nordqvist as well as to international brands such as Twinings and Unilever.

9.10.2019
Supply chains black as coal
How do Finnish companies manage the greenhouse gas emissions of their suppliers located in risk countries?

The report describes the significance of greenhouse gas emissions from imported products as well as the purchaser companies’ capacity to manage their products’ carbon footprint.

The report describes the significance of greenhouse gas emissions from imported products as well as the purchaser companies’ capacity to manage their products’ carbon footprint.

4.4.2019
Working conditions in the making of Balmuir and Vallila products in India

This report is focussed on labour rights in the supply chains in India of two Finnish companies, Wheslyn Group and Vallila Interior.

This report is focussed on labour rights in the supply chains in India of two Finnish companies, Wheslyn Group and Vallila Interior.

26.3.2019
With a Pinch of Risk
Working conditions in Valio’s supply chains in Thailand

The report is focussed on working conditions in Finnish dairy manufacturer Valio’s supply chains in Thailand.

The report is focussed on working conditions in Finnish dairy manufacturer Valio’s supply chains in Thailand.

14.9.2018
From Words to Deeds
Pilot project on social responsibility with Hansel Ltd and KL-Kuntahankinnat Ltd