NOVA Centre on Business, Human Rights and the Environment

📢New Blog Post Alert: "The Shell Case: Beyond the Ruling, the Key Principles from the Court of Appeal" We’re excited to share the latest blog post published by the NOVA BHRE in which Grazia Eleonora Vita and Andrea Cerofolini delve into the latest Hague Court of Appeal judgment in the Shell case where the court reaffirmed the company's duty of care to contribute to the Paris Agreement’s climate goals. ⚖️What’s in the blog? The key legal principles established by the Court The role of human rights in climate litigation The implications for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions The evolving landscape of corporate climate responsibilities 🔍 Read the full blog post here: EN: https://lnkd.in/dncdaijg IT: https://lnkd.in/d5ZZPEJ8 #ClimateLitigation #CorporateResponsibility #Sustainability

🔊 New Podcast Episode Alert: Navigating Corporate HREDD, Exploring Impacts on Sustainable Finance In this new podcast episode, we welcome Maria Folque, Angela Lucas, and Rita Rendeiro to discuss Corporate Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence and the challenges and opportunities arising from the transposition of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D), taking into account possible synergies with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and how could maximizing alignment to International standards could be ensured. The podcast is coordinated by our Master student and Research Associate of the NOVA BHRE, Luís Prata e Castro, and the interview is conducted by Maria Folque. 🔗Link to podcast episode: https://lnkd.in/dVNisuXf #Sustainability #CorporateFinance #HREDD #CS3D #SustainableInvestment #Podcast #Innovation #DueDiligence #CSRD #CorporateSustainability #NOVA_BHRE

💡Today the NOVA BHRE is at the BIICL (British Institute of International and Comparative Law) as Claire Bright and Anaïs Tobalagba, PhD are taking part in the workshop: 'Comparing National Supply Chains Laws for Human Rights: From the UN Guiding Principles to Corporate Practices'. 📚In particular, Claire and Anaïs presented their paper focusing on the lessons learnt from the French Duty of Vigilance Law and discussed the amendments to the French Law that will be needed in light of the transposition of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive on the panel on European Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence, which also featured insightful discussions on the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act by Andreas Rühmkorf and Alina Ganser and on the Norwegian Transparency Act by Victoria Skeie and chaired by Dr Irene Pietropaoli. #HumanRights #SupplyChains #Sustainability #DueDiligence #CorporateResponsibility #NOVA_BHRE

🇵🇹🌱 Curso Online: ESG Reporting e Due Diligence - Segunda Edição em Português Após o sucesso da primeira edição, anunciamos com muito entusiasmo a segunda edição do curso em português sobre ESG Reporting e Due Diligence, organizado pelo NOVA Centre on Business, Human Rights and the Environment (NOVA BHRE) em parceria com o NOVA Green Lab. Este curso abordará os desafios e oportunidades na implementação de práticas empresariais que alinhem suas políticas e estratégias com critérios ESG face à evolução das exigências legislativas em matéria de ESG.   Ao longo das semanas, os temas serão tratados através de uma visão abrangente para abordar práticas de sustentabilidade corporativa que respeitem os direitos humanos e as normas ambientais nas suas atividades e cadeias de fornecimento globais. 📅 Datas: 23 de abril a 25 de junho de 2025 (toda quarta-feira das 18:00 às 20:00) 🌍 Formato: Online 👩🏫 Coordenação: • Claire Bright (Diretora do NOVA BHRE) • Lucila de Almeida (Diretora do NOVA Green Lab) Este curso é destinado a profissionais, acadêmicos, e demais interessado em compreender e aplicar práticas de sustentabilidade corporativa, não perca esta oportunidade! Inscreva-se já e faça parte dessa transformação rumo a um futuro mais sustentável. Mais informações em: https://lnkd.in/dd2gmV7v #ESG #Sustentabilidade #DireitosHumanos #Inovação #DueDiligence #CursoOnline #ResponsabilidadeEmpresarial #NOVAUniversity

🎉 As we are celebrating International Human Rights Day, the NOVA BHRE is thrilled to share that our Founding Director, Claire Bright, was awarded two prizes at the NOVA Science & Innovation Day on the 3rd of December 2024 for the impact of her research and contribution to the field of Business and Human Rights, and in particular: 🏆 an Honorary Mention at the Research Impact Narratives Challenge for the impact of her work on Business and Human Rights on key legislative and policy developments at national level in various European countries and in Africa, as well as at the European level. 🏅 an Award in the "Publications with Impact" Category, rewarding the scientific publications with the highest Field-Weighted Citation Impact during the 2021–2023 for the Commentary that she co-wrote together with our Research Associate Céline da Graça Pires on Guiding Principle 18 of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights on the identification and assessment of actual and potential adverse human rights risks. #ResearchImpact #Sustainability #Innovation #CorporateSustainability #DueDiligence #NOVASchoolofLaw

✨ The recordings of the 4th Annual Conference of the NOVA Centre on Business, Human Rights and the Environment are now available on our YouTube channel! On November 19th, we had the privilege of bringing together a diverse and dynamic community of experts, policymakers, businesses, NGOs, trade unions, academics, and Youth Ambassadors to discuss the implementation of Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (#HREDD). From engaging keynotes to insightful panel discussions, the conference covered the entire due diligence process—from meaningful commitments to identifying risks, implementing measures, and ensuring transparent communication. The sessions also provided critical reflections on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (#CSDDD) and its global implications. 🎥 Relive the highlights here: 👉 Opening Session and Panel 1: https://lnkd.in/dUAvD4xN 👉 Panel 2: https://lnkd.in/dVXEdQTJ 👉 Panel 3: https://lnkd.in/d2E_8ZXW 👉 Panel 4 and Concluding Remarks: https://lnkd.in/dEdgnCuX We extend our deepest gratitude to all keynote speakers, chairs, panelists, and Youth Ambassadors for their remarkable contributions, as well as to our partners—Nova School of Business and Economics, PLMJ, Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT), NOVA Green Lab, and the Embassy of Canada to Portugal | Ambassade du Canada au Portugal—for their unwavering support. #NOVABHRE2024 #HREDD #CSDDD #BizHumanRights #Sustainability #Conference #CorporateResponsibility #HumanRights #EnvironmentalResponsibility #ODS

🌍✨Today, the NOVA Centre on Business, Human Rights and the Environment participated in the fourth edition of the ESG Portugal Forum, as Claire Bright took part in a round table discussion on the implementation of due diligence across different sectors. The Event was organized by PLMJ, ECO and Capital Verde, and brought together leaders from business, academia, legal practice and policymakers to discuss the role of ESG in shaping strategies to transition to a green economy! The morning was filled with insightful panels addressing some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities for green transition. António Costa (ECO), Bruno Ferreira (PMLJ) and João Rui Ferreira (Portuguese Secretary of State for Economy) opened the event which was followed by roundtable discussions on: 🔹 Sustainable Financing and Investment, a topic explored by Celina Carrigy, Nuno Rosário, Bruno Ferreira, and Joana Carvalho, and moderated by Andre Verissimo. 🔹 Due Diligence, discussed by Claire Bright, Cláudia Coelho, Marcio Cruz, and Madalena Perestrelo de Oliveira, moderated by Ana Batalha Oliveira . Let’s keep these important conversations going! 🌱 - 🌍✨ Hoje, o NOVA Centre on Business, Human Rights and the Environment participou da quarta edição do Fórum ESG Portugal, com Claire Bright integrando uma mesa-redonda sobre a implementação de due diligence em diferentes setores. O evento foi organizado pela PLMJ, ECO e Capital Verde, reunindo líderes do mundo empresarial, acadêmico, jurídico e decisores políticos para discutir o papel do ESG na formulação de estratégias para a transição para uma economia verde! A manhã foi repleta de painéis inspiradores que abordaram alguns dos desafios e oportunidades mais urgentes para a transição verde. António Costa (ECO), Bruno Ferreira (PMLJ) e João Rui Ferreira (Secretário de Estado da Economia de Portugal) abriram o evento, que foi seguido por mesas-redondas sobre: 🔹Financiamento e Investimento Sustentável, um tema explorado por Celina Carrigy, Nuno Rosário, Bruno Ferreira, e Joana Carvalho, e moderado por Andre Verissimo. 🔹 Due Diligence, discutido por Claire Bright, Cláudia Coelho, Marcio Cruz, e Madalena Perestrelo de Oliveira, moderado por Ana Batalha Oliveira. Vamos manter essas conversas importantes em andamento! 🌱 #Sustainability #ESG #GreenEconomy #Leadership #Collaboration

✨ The NOVA Centre on Business, Human Rights and the Environment participated in the 13th UN Forum on Business and Human Rights this week as Claire Bright chaired the Informal Dialogue on Just Transition. In addition, the NOVA BHRE participated in various sessions in which the European Working Group on European Model Clauses (EMC) and the Responsible Contracting Project presented the EMCs and received feedback on the first draft of the EMCs. We take this opportunity to remind you that the EMCs are available here👉https://lnkd.in/ghV22c-8 and the consultation is opened until the 2nd of December. #HumanRights #SupplyChain #Sustainability #UNForumBHR #NOVABHRE #EMCs #ResponsibleBusiness #BHR #CSDDD #BizHumanRights #UN

✨ Reflecting on an Inspiring Day! On November 19th, the 4th Annual Conference of the NOVA Centre on Business, Human Rights and the Environment brought together a vibrant community of experts, policymakers, businesses, NGOs, trade unions, academics, and Youth Ambassadors to delve into the implementation of Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (#HREDD). From keynote speeches to panel discussions, we explored every step of the due diligence process—starting with meaningful commitments to respect human rights and the environment, through identifying and prioritizing risks, implementing measures, tracking progress, and ensuring transparent communication. The conference provided valuable insights into the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (#CSDDD) and its implications globally. We are deeply grateful to our keynote speakers, chairs, panelists, and Youth Ambassadors for their incredible contributions. A heartfelt thanks to our partners—Nova School of Business and Economics, PLMJ, Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT), NOVA Green Lab, and the Embassy of Canada to Portugal | Ambassade du Canada au Portugal—for their unwavering support. A special acknowledgment goes to the organizing committee—Claire Bright, Ana Santos Duarte, Céline da Graça Pires, Laura Íñigo Álvarez, Anaïs Tobalagba, PhD, and Alison E. Holm—for their dedication and hard work. 💡 Stay tuned for highlights and reflections from this memorable day! #NOVABHRE2024 #HRDD #HREDD #CSDDD #BizHumanRights #Sustainability #Conference #CorporateResponsibility #ODS #CSR

🎉 The Fourth Annual Conference of the NOVA Centre on Business, Human Rights and the Environment is happening today! Join us live: https://t.ly/Luw-a Stay tuned as we’ll dive deep into what it means to meaningfully commit to HREDD and how to walk the talk through every step of the due diligence process! 🌍✨ #NOVABHRE2024 #HRDD #mHREDD #Sustainability #CSR #CSDDD #BHR #BizHumanRights #Conference #SustainableDevelopment #ODS PLMJ NOVA Green Lab Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) Embassy of Canada to Portugal | Ambassade du Canada au Portugal