With transition minerals expected to feature at a UN climate summit for the first time, there is a chance for #COP30 to recognise the urgency of global governance. BHRRC's Ella Skybenko & Johannes Blankenbach on a #justtransition in Europe & Central Asia www.business-humanrights.org/en/blog/cop3...

Heading to Belém next week? Join us at Climate Action House #COP30 to explore how just transitions can drive inclusive green economies. With Laudes Foundation, IPRI and @ituc.bsky.social 12 November 1630-1815 BRT Register: events.climateaction.org/climate-acti...

Brazil is at a crossroads as it seeks to solidify its climate leadership at COP30. COP discussions must centre human rights, environmental justice & commitment to remedy historical injustices & harms. Our new joint report with Instituto Cordilheira: www.business-humanrights.org/en/from-us/b...

At #COP30, we need to prioritise solutions that do not replicate the abuses brought about the fossil fuel industry. For JETP countries like Indonesia, this means fully embracing the “just” dimension of the transition. BHRRC's Pochoy Labog explains more: www.business-humanrights.org/en/blog/clim...

🚨 NEW joint statement It's time: the EU’s credibility on human rights & climate is on the line. Ahead of the #Omnibus I vote, 140+ EU & non-EU CSOs urge MEPs to back a strong, fair deal that protects workers, communities & our planet, not corporate interests. corporatejustice.org/publications...

As Brazil gears up to host COP30, there's a unique opportunity to drive a just transition. For Latin America, the just transition must be built around communities, not extracted from them. New in our Road to #COP30 series, from BHRRC's Americas team: www.business-humanrights.org/en/blog/cop3...

The fourth day of #BindingTreaty negotiations yesterday saw continued discussion on the redrafting proposals emerging from the intersessional thematic consultations on Articles 4 to 11. Catch up on the key takeaways: www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-ne...

Our data reveals that the global rush to extract minerals is having significant negative impacts on local communities in Asia-Pacific, with 15% of all human rights abuse allegations recorded globally occurring in the region. Read our analysis: www.business-humanrights.org/en/from-us/b...

The 11th session of the UN Intergovernmental Working Group elaborating a legally binding instrument on business and human rights continued today in Geneva. We'll be covering the key takeaways every day this week. Read today's summary: business-humanrights.org/en/latest-ne... #bizhumanrights

We're hiring! We're looking for a brilliant new Director of International Programmes to lead expert thematic teams working across the full range of our business and human rights work. 📅 Apply by 7 November, 5.00pm GMT: bhrrc.bamboohr.com/careers/104?...

The 11th session of the UN Intergovernmental Working Group elaborating a legally binding instrument on business and human rights continued today in Geneva. We'll be covering the key takeaways every day this week. Read today's summary: business-humanrights.org/en/latest-ne... #bizhumanrights

The 11th session of the UN Intergovernmental Working Group elaborating a legally binding instrument on business and human rights kicked off today in Geneva. We'll be covering the key takeaways every day this week. Read today's summary: www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-ne... #bizhumanrights

What are the key priorities for a #JustTransition in Africa? Abuses linked to mining & renewables suggest a new path is needed – one which secures companies’ social licence to operate. BHRRC's Joe Kibugu explains the key points ahead of #COP30: www.business-humanrights.org/en/blog/just...

Benefit sharing and community ownership in wind and solar energy offer promising models for the delivery of a just transition. @bukelwanzimande.bsky.social & Juan Pablo Cardenas from JustRE Alliance for our #COP30 series: www.business-humanrights.org/en/blog/bene...

Discussions at #ClimateWeekNYC demonstrated new global governance of transition minerals must be front & centre of negotiations at #COP30. Michael Clements & @pbloomer.bsky.social's first piece for our new blog series: www.business-humanrights.org/en/blog/from...

As leaders, communities and business meet for #AfricaBHRforum this week, we’re taking a deep dive into our data on allegations of abuse linked to the extraction of minerals crucial for the energy transition. Read our analysis: www.business-humanrights.org/en/from-us/b...

Migrant workers are the backbone of Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy projects. But our new research shows they are being exploited and dehumanised in the very industry that should symbolise a sustainable future. Read the full report ➡️ www.business-humanrights.org/en/from-us/b...

We’re excited to announce the appointment of Michael Clements as our new Executive Director. She will be leading the organisation from Johannesburg. Find out more here: www.business-humanrights.org/en/from-us/m...

EVIDENCE-BASED GOOD NEWS FOR YA A new report shows that a bunch of renewable energy companies have massively improved their human rights record. This is good! And important! @reneweconomy.com.au @business-humanrights.org reneweconomy.com.au/renewable-co...

We're looking for a new Project Manager to lead our EU-funded project on corporate accountability, resilience and participation for an equitable transition. Find out more and apply: bhrrc.bamboohr.com/careers/101?...

Microsoft has blocked an Israeli military unit's access to a set of its cloud tech used to operate a surveillance system which collected millions of civilian phone calls every day in Gaza & the West Bank. Explore news on #BizHumanRights in Israel & OPT: www.business-humanrights.org/en/big-issue...

In the final episode of our series on Canadian companies in Colombia we hear from communities in Casanare about pollution & environmental harms allegedly linked to oil companies Frontera Energy & Gran Tierra. Watch episode 5 & the full series here ➡️ www.business-humanrights.org/en/from-us/b...

🖊️ Register now for the first of our new webinar series on the Business and Human Rights Treaty. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 1/2

A #JustTransition is only possible if renewable energy companies respect human rights. Our latest research on 35 leading companies shows the sector is making progress on respect for rights & shared prosperity – but major gaps remain. Read the benchmark 📊 www.business-humanrights.org/en/from-us/b...

Thanks to all who tuned in to our flagship Mary Robinson Speaker Series event last week - it was an important, powerful conversation on Big Tech accountability. If you missed the original discussion, you can catch the full recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0x4...

🎥 🔴 We are LIVE at the 2025 edition of the Mary Robinson Speaker Series: Big Tech vs. the public good! Join us on Zoom for insights and rich discussion from Mary Robinson and keynote speaker Mercy Mutemi with our expert panel: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🚨Coming up this Thursday! There's still time to register for our flagship panel discussion: the Mary Robinson Speaker Series 2025. It’s online + free to attend. We'll be tackling one of the most pressing issues of our time: Big Tech accountability. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🚨Under 2 weeks to go! Don't forget to register for our flagship panel discussion: the Mary Robinson Speaker Series 2025. It’s online and free to attend. This year we'll be tackling one of the most pressing issues of our time: accountability of Big Tech. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Last week’s statement on a US-EU trade deal reveals Europe seems ready to concede to US pressures on vital Green Deal laws - including CSDDD. The latest opinion piece from Heidi Hautala and our @pbloomer.bsky.social explores implications + options for Europe's leaders: www.bhrrc.org/en/blog/to-l...

This week in #BizHumanRights… Landmark labour law strengthens rights for precarious workers and unions in South Korea

This week in #BizHumanRights… A South African high court blocks offshore oil drilling in landmark ruling www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-ne...

New documentary 🎥 Expolio: Canadian companies in Colombia. We spoke to 60+ community members living near Canadian-owned mines, dams, oil & renewable energy projects. Their testimony reveals environmental harm, abuse & violence ➡️ www.business-humanrights.org/en/from-us/b...

This week in #BizHumanRights… Germany halts arms trade to Israel amid outcry over unfolding genocide in Gaza

🚨 One month to go! Don't forget to register for our flagship event: the Mary Robinson Speaker Series 2025. 1/2 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

This week in #BizHumanRights… Global outcry after arrest of union leader and five other labour rights defenders in Myanmar

Recent developments in AI signal a future that poses dangers to human dignity, rights and sustainability. Our latest opinion piece outlines a smart regulatory solution, showing that we don’t need to choose between innovation and safety➡️ www.business-humanrights.org/en/blog/why-...

Several companies celebrated for their green credentials are also named in UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese’s report for their role in sustaining a “system of entrenched injustice” amid unfolding genocide in Gaza. 1/4

This week in #BizHumanRights…Ship operators face USD1bn fine for world's worst plastic spill

Tech companies are among the most influential in the world. Yet some of the biggest names in tech continue to avoid properly assessing how their products and services are harming women and LGBTQI+ individuals. 1/2

🖊️Register now for our 2025 Mary Robinson Speaker Series event! Our expert panel will identify the dangers current tech approaches pose for democracy and human rights in the digital age, and propose the vital solutions needed to re-orientate tech toward the public good. 1/2

This week in #BizHumanRights… More than 2,000 seafarers abandoned aboard vessels as cases surge

Demand for Eastern Europe & Central Asia’s transition mineral deposits is growing rapidly. So are abuses linked to the development, mining & processing of these minerals. Last year we recorded a threefold increase on the annual average number of alleged abuses linked to transition minerals 1/

A new briefing from our allies Donations and Democracy exposes the financial connections between 24 UK companies and US Congress members who voted against certifying the results of the 2020 US presidential election. 1/2

This week in #BizHumanRights… Record temperatures expose gaps in worker protections worldwide

This week in #BizHumanRights… Labour rights abuses uncovered in Pakistan factories supplying major global apparel brands www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-ne...

Amid rollbacks on human rights standards, climate commitments & DEI, will US companies stay the course? Or will they retreat when it matters most? @pbloomer.bsky.social & Bennett Freeman on monitoring #bizhumanrights in the USA ➡️ www.business-humanrights.org/en/blog/stay...

📣 OUT NOW: Our latest Quarterly Update looks at the most significant developments in corporate legal accountability for human rights abuses...🧵

The devastation inflicted on Gaza’s population could not happen without the support of private sector actors. Our @pbloomer.bsky.social + @irenepietropaoli.bsky.social argue that responsible disengagement + exit are the only legally + morally sound options: www.sustainableviews.com/amid-the-gaz...

This week in #BizHumanRights…KLP divests from Oshkosh and ThyssenKrupp over alleged ties to Israel’s war on Gaza www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-ne...

Our new analysis reveals a rising trend in lawsuits against companies for human rights abuses linked to renewable energy projects. Explore the cases since 2009: the key sectors, communities affected, abuses alleged, and companies involved➡️ www.business-humanrights.org/en/from-us/b...