Sustainability experts discuss human rights in agriculture value chains
Singapore, 23 June: Agribusinesses have a responsibility to ensure that human rights are respected within their operations and across their supply chains. Many of these (…)
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Microsoft’s AI for Accessibility program: empowering people with disabilities for an inclusive future of work
Recent progress in AI provides limitless potential to amplify human capability and to overcome physical and cognitive challenges that people face at work and in daily life.
Insider Perspective: The United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights 2019
From 25-27 November 2019, Geneva hosted the 8th edition of the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights, bringing together around 2,000 representatives of government, business, human rights experts, activists and civil society organizations.
Building a smallholders-inclusive platform for sustainable natural rubber
The Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR) is an international, multi-stakeholder, voluntary membership organization, with a mission to lead improvements in the socioeconomic and environmental performance (…)
WBCSD India Day 2019
Home to one-sixth of the world’s population, India is transitioning fast. By 2030, the middle class is expected to grow to be the largest in the world representing an estimated USD$ 6 trillion growth opportunity for businesses.
Over 30 CEOs call for business action on human rights
The CEO Guide to Human Rights was launched today and brings to life the business drivers for action and the tangible steps CEOs can take to ensure (…)
Natural Climate Solutions and Human Rights
The transition to a green economy requires many different approaches, from tech-centric transport solutions to changes in individual behavior and lifestyle.
Insider Perspective: The United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights
From 26 to 28 November 2019, leaders and representatives from across the business and human rights world gathered in Geneva for the seventh edition of the United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights.
Entering a new era of human rights transparency
The business and human rights landscape has evolved rapidly since the launch of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) in 2011 and continues to do so.
Business and human rights: From principles to action at scale
Planet, people, peace, prosperity and partnerships. These are the “five Ps” that form the foundation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).