December 2023

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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Effective downstream human rights due diligence: Key questions for companies

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Tuesday, 14 February 2023

Benn Hogan, GBI Director

  It is a truism that business activities and relationships can impact human rights at all stages of the value chain. In 2008, the late Professor John Ruggie’s "Protect, Respect and Remedy" Framework noted that the risk of a siloed approach to managing...

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Expanding our global engagement

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Friday, 20 January 2023

By Sophia Areias, GBI Director

The Global Business Initiative on Human Rights (GBI) expanded our work around the globe and extended our external engagement in our focus regions in 2022.  The coming year looks set to see a further extension of our in-depth work with businesses and...

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NEW ROLE: GBI Programme Coordinator and Analyst

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Monday, 16 January 2023

We're excited to offer a new opportunity to join The Global Business Initiative on Human Rights (GBI) team in April 2023.  GBI is creating a new role - GBI Programme Coordinator and Analyst - as part of our highly-respected team of...

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