International Conference on “Improving Supply Chain Accountability for Arms Exports”
In May this year, together with our partners Asser Instituut and C4ADS we hosted an international conference on “Improving Supply Chain Accountability for Arms Exports”. The conference forms part of our wider work in enabling […]
Heightened HRDD with UNGC UK
Beyond Human Rights Compliance delivered heightened human rights due diligence training yesterday to corporate members of the UN Global Compact Network UK Accelerator. Represented by the Head of BHRC, Lara Strangways, and Senior Legal Advisor, […]
CSDDD: A Springboard for Global Responsible Business Practices
Following the announcement of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) adoption by the EU Council on 15th March 2024, the European Coalition for Corporate Justice immediately responded with the headline: “CSDD endorsement brings us […]
Recruiting: Legal Advisor (Food, Agriculture and Biodiversity)
We are looking for a Legal Advisor to contribute to our Food, Agriculture and Biodiversity portfolio. Fluency in English is required. The position is remote but with a preference for candidates based in Europe. Duty […]
Due Diligence & Risk Mitigation in Smallholder Supply Chains
On March 13, our Agriculture sector lead Pallavi Sharma will be joining the team from Earthworm Foundation and IDH for a webinar, to deep dive into strategies for effectively operationalising this law without causing harm, especially to those most vulnerable at the bottom of the supply chains.
BHRC goes to 2024 OECD Garment and Footwear Forum
Last week, BHRC attended the 10th OECD Due Diligence Forum on the Apparel and Footwear Sector. Represented by our Senior Legal Advisor and Garment and Apparel Sector Lead, Grace Camara, BHRC met with representatives from […]
212 participants join BHRC’s 2024 OECD Side Session
We are thrilled to have been able to share our side session on “Effective alternatives to social auditing” as part of the OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector with 212 […]
Lundin Trial: Executive Functions and Alleged Control – The Basis for Any Conviction?
This is the second of GRC’s briefs reporting on the trial of Ian Lundin and Alexandre Schneiter, for allegedly aiding and abetting Crimes against the Law of Nations (war crimes), taking place in the Stockholm […]
Recruiting: Extractives Sector Lead
We are looking for a Extractives Sector Lead to lead our portfolio of clients within the extractive sector. Fluency in English is required. The position is remote but with a preference for candidates based in […]
OECD Side Session on “Effective Alternatives to Social Auditing”
19 February 2024 | 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM CET | Online. Join BHRC at their OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector Side Session
Responsible Sourcing and Ethical Trade Forum
20-21 March 2024 | 9:00am | Prospero House, London. Join BHRC at Innovation Forum’s Responsible Sourcing and Ethical Trade Forum in London.
Investee Knowledge Xchange #4 webinar
31 October 2023 | 10:45am, Hotel Casa Amsterdam. Our Agriculture commodities sector lead will deep dive into EU’s new regulation on preventing deforestation.
Criminal Liability versus Civil Claims for Damages?
This is an update on the legal proceedings taking place in the Stockholm District Court and their implications for corporate accountability. Whereas future briefs are likely to be more concise and deal with specific topics, […]
Shifting Boundaries of Public and Private Law
BHRC’s legal adviser Jowita Mieszkowska will be speaking at a workshop: “Shifting Boundaries of Public and Private Law” hosted by the Asser Institute in the Hague and Queen Mary University of London, on the 17 November.
Landscapes & Sustainable Commodities Conference
31 October 2023 | 10:45am, Hotel Casa Amsterdam. Our Agriculture commodities sector lead will deep dive into EU’s new regulation on preventing deforestation.
WEAR Conference
5 October 2023 | Bayview Avenue, Toronto. Is your business ready? Discuss how you can prepare for the S-211 Bill in Canada.
Lundin Trial: Case updates by GRC’s correspondent in Sweden
This is the first of GRC’s briefs reporting on the legal proceedings taking place in the Stockholm District Court and their implications for corporate accountability. Whereas future briefs are likely to be more concise and […]
Thompson Reuters Foundation Event – Responsible Business Exhibition in Bangkok
Lara Strangways, Head of Business and Human Rights was invited by Thompson Reuters Foundation to their Responsible Business Exhibition in Bangkok. The Business Exhibition provided the Thai private sector with a space to explore services […]
Lundin Webinar
12 September 2023 | 2:00pm. The briefing will focus on the upcoming criminal trial in Sweden against two executives of oil and gas exploration and production company Lundin Energy (now Orrön Energy).
Igniting Change Podcast Season 3: Epidsode 11
Lara Strangways, Head of Business & Human Rights at Global Rights Compliance, joined 3 Sided Cube to discuss how BHRC deliver remedy and justice through the innovative application of international law. Listen to the full […]
Demystifying human rights due diligence
Increasingly human rights due diligence is being regulated, through the upcoming EU (European Union) Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive; and, on particular issues like Forced Labor, through existing frameworks such as the Tariff Act in the […]
Webinar: Deep dive on Responsible Disengagement in high-risk areas
17 February 2022 | 3:30pm - 5.00pm | Online. Wayne Jordash, Panel Speaker on EuroCham Webinar, "Deep dive on Responsible Disengagement in high-risk areas".
Modern Slavery in DRC-UK Mineral Supply Chains: Effecting Change
Hear from expert speakers, including the Head of Strategy at Global Rights Compliance, about the experience of companies in meeting reporting requirements under the 2015 UK Modern Slavery Act and how businesses can unlock shared growth and development opportunities by going beyond legal requirements to address modern slavery and other responsible sourcing risks.