Business & Human Rights Resource Centre

What does 2025 hold for our worldwide movement for human rights in business? 2025 will be another defining year for the challenge of putting human rights at the heart of business. Our worldwide movement has much to be proud of, but our eyes must be wide open to the threats we face. BHRRC's Phil Bloomer on the year ahead ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eV-KC5Qz #sustainablebusiness #humanrights

📣 The Resource Centre is hiring! We're looking for a Project Manager to lead our new EU project to support a transition to a green, rights-based economy in Africa and Asia. 📍 Brussels Apply by 20 January 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVZzzqnF #charityjobs #JustTransition

Shein’s success signals a shift in retail models which investors and regulators will need to get to grips with. As ultra-fast fashion floods the market, investors should be asking: are the human rights costs worth the risk? Read KnowTheChain's breakdown ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e3jgmAkr

"Ultra fast fashion retailer Shein's work to tackle forced labour in its global supply chains falls 'significantly short' of sector leaders - a red flag for investors ahead of the company's anticipated public listing in London, according to a new report" Ecotextile News dives into the findings of our KnowTheChain investor briefing on Shein, ultra-fast fashion and forced labour risks ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ecUj3kGA

The 10th session of negotiations for a binding treaty on #BizHumanRights came to a close today - the draft report, recommendations and conclusions were adopted by consensus. But you can still subscribe to our newsletter! We'll be back next year with more insights on the #BindingTreaty 📨

What does 2025 hold for our worldwide movement for human rights in business? 2025 will be another defining year for the challenge of putting human rights at the heart of business. Our worldwide movement has much to be proud of, but our eyes must be wide open to the threats we face. BHRRC's Phil Bloomer on the year ahead ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eV-KC5Qz #sustainablebusiness #humanrights

Day 4 of negotiations for a #BindingTreaty on #BizHumanRights began yesterday with discussions on Article 8 – Legal liability, followed by negotiations on Articles 9-11 on jurisdiction, statute of limitations and applicable law. Catch up on the whole day and subscribe for more news on the binding treaty 📨

"A rights-based approach, commitment to equitable benefit sharing, and co-ownership of renewable energy projects, are essential in ensuring the transition is not just fast but also fair. The first movers are already working with Indigenous Peoples, and with non-Indigenous communities, securing their projects’ success by investing in trust and partnerships." Indigenous Peoples' leadership and their rights are key to the energy transition - and respecting both makes good business sense. BHRRC's Ana Žbona and The Indigenous Peoples Rights International's Alancay Morales Garro explore examples of shared prosperity models in the #renewables sector for Reuters Events Sustainable Business ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/drEjhBf7 #energy #justtransition #renewableenergy

📣 The Resource Centre is hiring! We're looking for a Project Manager to lead our new EU project to support a transition to a green, rights-based economy in Africa and Asia. 📍 Brussels Apply by 20 January 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVZzzqnF #charityjobs #JustTransition

"As these ultra-fast fashion brands flood the market with ultra-cheap products, investors should be asking: are the human and environmental costs worth the risk?" KnowTheChain's Áine Clarke and Rosie Monaghan weigh up SHEIN's forced labour efforts ahead of its London IPO for Sourcing Journal ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ef76cCYA #ultrafastfashion #fashion #garment #responsibleinvestors #ESG #forcedlabour #supplychain