Business & Human Rights Leadership
Our team members collaborate with civil society organizations, lead multi-stakeholder initiatives, and make recommendations to government and to major corporations.
Through our dedicated efforts, we drive positive change and advocate for ethical practices in business.
Publications
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Conscience Incorporated
In his new book Conscience Incorporated, Michael Posner, director of the Center for Business and Human Rights, offers practical strategies and bold reforms to help businesses align profitability with ethical responsibility.
Setting Higher Standards: How Governments Can Regulate Corporate Human Rights Performance
Our report, released three months after the landmark CSDDD entered into force, provides a roadmap for regulators and companies navigating a new era of corporate human rights responsibility.
A Decade Of Leading The Way On Business And Human Rights
This year our Center celebrates its tenth anniversary, which is the first of its kind at a top business school. This brochure gives an overview of what we’ve accomplished in the past ten years and how we are charting the way forward for ethical business.
Seeking A ‘Smart-Mix’: Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives and Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence
In our white paper, we delve into the role of Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives (MSIs) in defining and implementing industry-specific human rights standards, highlighting their potential to shape meaningful corporate practices with government support.
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Teaching Resources
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No Rights Without Remedies — An Assessment Of Corporate Remedy Channels
The Center finds that a quarter of the 369 companies we analyzed publicly committed to respecting human rights without implementing any means to pursue remedies or address violations.
Comparing Resources Of Human Rights Multi-stakeholder Initiatives
Multi-stakeholder Initiatives (MSIs) have become the default response to governance gaps in different industry settings, ranging from private security providers to apparel to information and communication technology. To effectively close these gaps, MSIs require resources and capacity to implement the agreements and procedures that their members negotiate.
Upcoming Events
See allConscience Incorporated Book Launch
5 PM - 8 PM
Past Events
See allMBA Launch 2023: Insights to Innovation
2 PM - 3 PM
Michael Posner appointed as the Jacob K. Javits Visiting Professor
6 PM - 9 PM
Farooq Kathwari (MBA ’68), CEO of Ethan Allen, Joins Professor Michael Posner as Part of the C-Suite Speaker Series
6 PM - 8 PM