Business and Human Rights
/ˈbɪznɪs ənd ˈhjuːmən raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal and ethical framework addressing responsibilities of corporations to respect human rights in their operations and supply chains.
Companies must comply with business and human rights standards to avoid complicity in abuses.
- (n.) An interdisciplinary field focusing on the intersection of corporate activities and human rights protections under international and domestic law.
Scholars debate how international treaties shape business and human rights obligations.
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- business and human rights
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Commentary
The term is used primarily in legal scholarship and policy to underline the corporate duty to respect human rights, distinct from CSR which is broader and sometimes voluntary.
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