Building an effective human rights strategy

Building an effective human rights strategy

Leonid's Adam Bond met with Constanza Baeriswyl, a Lawyer and Business & Human Rights Expert, to discuss the critical importance of human rights in business operations. They explore the implications of human rights violations on supply chains, the increasing expectations from consumers and investors and the complex regulatory landscape which businesses must face into. Some of the key topics discussed include:

 

  • The importance of collaborating with peers and local communities to effectively implement human rights strategies and avoid common pitfalls 
  • Cultural considerations for establishing human rights standards across diverse regions 
  • Getting the balance right and avoiding ‘greenwashing’ 
  • The necessity of compliance as a foundation for a robust human rights strategy 
  • The urgent need for companies to identify risks and take proactive measures to mitigate any negative impact