March 2015

New GBI issue paper published - More than net zero: Responsible Corporate Board Activity & the Just Transition

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Wednesday, 04 November 2026

A just transition requires corporate boards to put human rights at the heart of climate strategy. Ahead of COP31, we are releasing “More Than Net-Zero: Responsible Corporate Board Activity & the Just Transition”, by Anita Ramasastry and Colleen Penny. Drawing on corporate case studies, the report examines how boards can integrate human rights due diligence, workforce planning and meaningful engagement with workers and communities into transition oversight. It highlights progress, persistent governance gaps and practical steps for boards. Access the report.

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Respect in practice examples of corporate respect for human rights highlighted in new GBI and BHRRC report

Thursday, 26 March 2015

A newly released report entitled “Respect in Practice” sheds light on respect in practice examples, challenges, complexities, and lessons learned, related to the implementation of the Corporate Responsibility to Respect Human Rights in line with...

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Human rights now a matter for businesses, say executives in new GBI backed Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report

Monday, 16 March 2015

A Global Business Initiative on Human Rights (GBI) backed report by the Economist Intelligence Unit shows that a large majority of executives (83%) believe that human rights are a matter for businesses, not just for governments. Further, 71% of business...

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Upcoming Event - U.S. NAP Consultation 16 April 2015

Monday, 16 March 2015

On September 24, 2014, President Obama announced plans to develop a U.S. National Action Plan (NAP) on responsible business conduct. The NAP will be consistent with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and the OECD...

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Human rights now a matter for businesses, say executives in new GBI backed Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report

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Monday, 16 March 2015

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