Sentence examples for legally binding responsibilities from inspiring English sources

In 2012 the five-year "commitment period" it brought into being in which developed countries took on legally binding responsibilities to cut their industrial greenhouse-gas emissions against 1990 levels will end.

"All these states do have clear, legally binding responsibilities to stop the transfer of arms where there is a risk that they will be used for serious violations of international human rights and humanitarian law, and to take mitigating measures to prevent diversion to unauthorised end users," said Wilcken.

This being a Ryan Murphy production, one would expect Britton to show up, just because she must have some kind of legally binding responsibility to do so.

To qualify as a B Corp, a firm must have an explicit social or environmental mission, and a legally binding fiduciary responsibility to take into account the interests of workers, the community and the environment as well as its shareholders.

It is important to secure sponsors early in the planning process and have written, legally binding contracts detailing the responsibilities that have been agreed between the partners.

Indeed the pursue of responsible innovation rests on the voluntary adoption of standards which are not legally binding (ethical dimension of responsibility).

It cannot and must not usurp the responsibility for taking legally binding decisions that rests with the main global multilateral institutions like the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund and the World Trade Organization.

For the (legal) record: This marriage is not legally binding.

China and, particularly, India came under real fire for their caution in taking on legally binding future commitments, but despite their protestations, were unable to ensure the different responsibilities of rich and poor countries was reflected in the final deal.

There are several things that limit your freedom, and it is your responsibility to be aware of them: You may have signed a legally binding contract; the effects of your use may extend beyond what you can reasonably expect to be called your own home or person; there are laws governing certain kinds of use.

Ramesh: It's a reality now that CO2 reductions themselves will happen within the responsibility of each country, instead of being determined and governed by a legally binding agreement.