Events by Topic: Human Rights
Upcoming Events
London, UK | Building Shared Value in a Complex World
Workshop | Best Practice Sharing to Advance Human Rights in the ICT Industry Learn more
Over the past years, BSR has explored how ICT companies can apply the Guiding Principles in their business operations. The BSR workshop will review the ICT industry best practices.
Past Events
Paris | Building Shared Value in a Complex World
Workshop | Lessons Learned on Human Rights Strategy Implementation for Capital-Intensive Companies Learn more
This workshop will explore practices implemented by capital-intensive companies (oil, gas, construction, manufacturing, port, and infrastructure) to address expectations related to the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Sustainability Matters Webinar | Sustainability Matters
Responsible Sourcing in Bangladesh: Lessons from Rana Plaza Learn more
In the weeks since the building collapse that killed more than 1,000 apparel workers in Bangladesh, BSR has expressed our view that this tragedy arose from a systemic failure. Lasting solutions to prevent further calamities—and ensure fair treatment of workers—require that business, government, civil society, and consumers take action on many different fronts.
New York, New York | BSR Events
UN Global Compact and BSR Roundtable on Business and Human Rights Learn more
The UN Global Compact and BSR will host an invitation-only roundtable with representatives of the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights.
San Francisco, California | BSR Events
BSR Connect | Human Rights Defenders: Conversation and Cocktails with Accountability Counsel Learn more
BSR San Francisco invites you to a happy hour at our 88 Kearny St. office with Natalie Bridgeman Fields, the founder and executive director of Accountability Counsel.
Sustainability Matters Webinar | Sustainability Matters
Integrating Human Rights into Business: Reports from the Front Line Learn more
This is the second in a series of BSR members-only webinars exploring the challenges and expectations for businesses as they implement the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
London, U.K. | BSR Events
Guardian Sustainable Business Quarterly: Business and Human Rights Panel Learn more
This joint Guardian Sustainable Business and BSR event will explore the approaches companies are taking to implement the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Webinar | Sustainability Matters
Human Rights Law: At the Intersection of Global Business Learn more
This webinar will explain the international legal framework for human rights, how they are enforced around the world, and how they intersect with global business.
Paris | Building Shared Value in a Complex World
Workshop | Implementing the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in the ICT Industry Learn more
In June 2011, the United Nations Human Rights Council endorsed a new set of Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations “Protect, Respect, Remedy” Framework, providing companies with a global standard for mitigating the risk of adverse impacts on human rights linked to business activity. Join BSR workshop to explore how information and communications technology (ICT) companies can apply the Guiding Principles.
San Francisco | BSR Events
BSR Conference 2011: Leadership Required Learn more
Leadership in business is changing fast.
In today’s global, integrated, and transparent world, business is expected to do more than deliver shareholder returns. At its best, business is a creative force and an integral player in delivering prosperity for 9 billion people, applying game-changing technologies for social benefit, and radically reducing our use of natural resources.
Paris | BSR Events
Implementing the Guiding Principles on Human Rights and Business in the ICT Industry Learn more
Meeting Purpose
In June 2011 the United Nations Human Rights Council approved new “Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations ‘Protect, Respect and Remedy’ Framework”, proposed by UN Special Representative John Ruggie. This decision represents one of the most significant milestones so far on the issue of business and human rights. After six years of consultation, debate and discussion, more clarity exists today than ever before on the responsibilities that businesses hold to respect human rights.
Webinar | Sustainability Matters
Preparing for the California Transparency in Supply Chain Act Learn more
When the California Transparency in Supply Chain Act goes into effect on January 1, 2012, more than 3,000 retailers and manufacturers that do business in the state will be required to disclose their efforts to eradicate modern-day slavery and human trafficking in their supply chains. These efforts include disclosing cases where companies' suppliers are involved directly or indirectly in forced labor, bonded labor, migrant worker abuses, and human trafficking.
Webinar | Sustainability Matters
Protection and Prevention: 2011 Trafficking in Persons Report Learn more
The U.S. State Department's annual "Trafficking in Persons Report" is the most comprehensive report on government efforts to combat severe forms of trafficking in persons. In addition to raising awareness of the current global state of human trafficking, the report serves as the primary diplomatic tool through which the U.S. government fights against forced labor, sexual exploitation, and modern-day slavery.
Webinar | Sustainability Matters
The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: The Road Ahead Learn more
Last week, the UN Human Rights Council formally endorsed the "Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights," presented by UN Special Representative for Business and Human Rights John Ruggie.
Webinar | Sustainability Matters
Stories From the Field: The Business Case for Better Working Conditions Learn more
To ensure responsible labor practices—in both farms and factories—business leaders should start by meeting basic government, buyer, and corporate standards. However, companies should also look for how investments in better working conditions can improve their bottom lines.
Webinar | Sustainability Matters
Conflict Minerals and Corporate Responsibility Learn more
Pending U.S. regulations will require companies to report on "conflict minerals" in their supply chains, with the goal of severing the link between trade in tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold and the illegal funding of militants in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. At the same time, NGOs are encouraging corporate action on this issue, companies are asking their suppliers for mineral-sourcing information, and industries are defining due diligence efforts.
Webinar | Sustainability Matters
Effective Remedies for Human Rights Impacts Learn more
Even though more and more companies are proactively managing their human rights impacts, even the best management systems cannot prevent all negative human rights impacts in a company's operating environment. When human rights are violated, it is critical that victims have effective access to remedies.
Webinar | Sustainability Matters
The Corporate Responsibility to Respect Human Rights Learn more
Listen to a conversation with Christine Bader, Advisor to John Ruggie and former Manager of Policy Development at BP p.l.c., on the corporate responsibility to respect human rights and the due diligence that companies should undertake.
Webinar | Sustainability Matters
Responsible Transitions: Managing Factory and Site Closures in the Economic Crisis Learn more
In this webinar, learn strategies and solutions to manage factory or site transitions in a responsible way and to assist communities that are most impacted.
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