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Our membership

GBI members are a committed group of major multinational corporations with operations in diverse industries and regions.

We work to shape practice, inspire commitment and build capability to implement respect for human rights, in line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. We are the only business organisation to focus entirely on human rights.

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Why is GBI unique?


Our reach and impact


Our approach

Members convene multiple times per year, in person and remotely, through a unique programme of peer learning and global engagement work.

Membership of GBI helps companies to embed human rights into daily operations and share their practices and progress. 

 

  • Peer learning: We provide regular opportunities for members to learn from each others’ experience in different sectors in a safe space.
  • Deep dive projects: We undertake in-depth projects to explore areas of practice that are high-priority, such as business relationships, tracking performance and effectiveness, direct linkage and leverage.
  • Legal and Policy Tracker: An online tool provides members with up-to-date information on the latest legal and policy developments on business and human rights.
  • Thematic and regional webinars: Our international network of advisors and experts in the field provide members with the latest trends and developments in different parts of the world and focus on specific issues relevant to the companies.
  • Approach: We combine constructive dialogue with critical thinking as we review members’ challenges, and their tools and frameworks. 
  • Helping to shape policy and practice: Through GBI’s relationships with thought-leaders and standard setters, members are well-placed to provide business perspectives into debates on emerging trends and policy developments. 
  • Profiling and positioning: Members benefit from increased opportunities to profile company human rights practice and gain inputs from diverse stakeholders.
  • Our team and network of expert advisors: This expanding team provides members with support, insights and deep knowledge to help them achieve meaningful, effective outcomes on the ground and tackle specific challenges. 


Explore membership

Please contact us to explore the possibility of your company becoming a member of GBI. This can include the option of being a guest at a GBI peer learning meeting. The GBI team and existing members will be happy to discuss the benefits of joining our practitioner community. You can also download further information here.  

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Connect with GBI

GBI members welcome contact with other companies and organisations on current policy and practice developments. They frequently collaborate with other stakeholders at events, in reports, and at major international meetings to profile how business is working to respect human rights. If you wish to explore opportunities, let us know.

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