We are currently observing an apparent paradox. On the one hand there is growing evidence about corporate misbehaviour and Multinational Corporations (MNCs)' violations of human rights. On the other, the largest MNCs are showing an unprecedented level of commitment to "save the world" through...

This article examines the potential for transparency programs to improve corporations' human rights performance. The primary focus is on “general” transparency programs, such as the inclusion of human rights issues in sustainability reports. Regulators increasingly rely on such programs,...