Around the world, shocks including COVID-19, war and conflict in Ukraine and Iran, political polarization and unrest, and increased impacts of climate change are placing vulnerable populations at increased risk of suffering human rights abuses.
200+
BSR has conducted 200+ human rights assessments and implementation plans.
50M
50 million people globally are trapped in modern slavery.
87%
87 percent of consumers say that data privacy is a human right.
How We Can Help
Adding Value to Your Business and Society
We are pragmatic and forward-looking, meeting companies where they are on their human rights journey and tailoring our recommendations to the specific needs of each industry and the complexities of local contexts. We help companies understand and navigate the increasingly complex and fragmented global human rights landscape, prepare to comply with emerging legislation, and partner across their value chains to collaboratively manage human rights issues and address the systemic causes of human rights abuses.
We’ll help your business act on these principles while adding value for your business. Our service offerings include:
Human rights policies and governance
Human rights assessments
Strategy and implementation
Human rights disclosure and stakeholder engagement
Access to remedy and effective grievance mechanisms
Human rights training and capacity building
Case Studies
Updating Scotiabank’s Human Rights Strategy
BSR worked with the Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) to refresh its Human Rights Assessment (HRA) and update its Human Rights Statement.
Sustainability Insights
Blog
Closing the Gender Gap: Addressing Wage Inequality
Companies can support women workers in industries like textiles and agriculture by applying a gender lens to their living wage approaches.
Tools and Resources
Human Rights Resources
Collaboration
Collective Solutions for Meaningful Impact
Our collaborative initiatives enable companies to transform their businesses while creating shared solutions to global challenges and make a meaningful systemic impact.
Our Experts
Depth of Experience and Knowledge
Our Human Rights team consists of global experts across multiple industries, bringing a depth of experience in developing sustainable business strategies and solutions.
Let’s talk about how BSR can help you to transform your business and achieve your sustainability goals.