The Business Commission to Tackle Inequality (BCTI) is proud to release three Executive Action Briefs, designed for forward-thinking corporate leaders committed to driving social progress while (…)
At Arcadis, our ‘Maximizing Impact’ strategy rests on two pillars: taking care of people and our planet. Foundational to focusing on people is treating them with dignity and respect, something on which Arcadis has based its purpose—”improving quality of life”— and which we continue to pursue with vigor, aligning our approach closely with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
According to the 2022 World Inequality Report, the richest 10% of the global population takes 52% of global income and owns 76% of all wealth, while the poorest half of the population earns just 8.5% of global income and 2% of wealth.
WBCSD and UNICEF have launched a podcast on the critical role of responsible business conduct in the fight against child labor.
New resource raises awareness and understanding of the root causes of child labor and identifies key areas for business action.
10 December is Human Rights Day – a time to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights over 70 years ago.
WBCSD signs business statement on children and climate change highlighting the role of business in helping to put young people at the heart of climate action
The series aims to raise awareness about the challenges, opportunities and lessons learned across the sector.
Workshop series on bringing together leading Indian companies to discuss the implications of the evolving regulatory landscape around human rights due diligence.
Geneva, 23 September 2021 – A total of 42 companies have now pledged a sum of more than USD $345 million in 34 countries to (…)