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Shift is the leading center of expertise on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

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Joined January 2009
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Read our final Guideline of Strengthening the S in ESG for key recommendations on using and improving indicators and metrics to gain reliable insight into companies’ progress towards positive outcomes for people, and business. 👉 shiftproject.org/wp-content/…
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What sorts of indicators could give investors and standard setters a clear picture of a company’s decision-making and behavior when it comes to stakeholder engagement? Read this week’s guideline in our series Strengthening the S in ESG to learn more: shiftproject.org/wp-content/…
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In breaking news, the Council of the European Union has just approved the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, meaning it will now become EU law. Because the #CSDDD is anchored in international standards, companies can get started today 👉shiftproject.org/resource/cs…
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Read part 1 of our new series, Strengthening the S in #ESG, to learn more about how to design better metrics to measure company performance on social issues. This week we’re looking at how to avoid indicators that create perverse behavioral consequences 👉shiftproject.org/resource/st…
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Now that the #CS3D has been approved in parliament, many companies are trying to understand what it means for their responsibility to respect human rights. Read Rachel Davis & Ruben Zandvliet’s answers to commonly asked questions about the #CSDDD here 👉shiftproject.org/resource/cs…
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Tune in now (15:00 CET) to hear Shift co-founder Rachel Davis and other experts at A new era for Responsible Business Conduct: Towards the implementation of the #CSDDD👉bit.ly/3xHpTyc
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Join Shift VP Rachel Davis and other expert panelists at A new era for Responsible Business Conduct: Towards the implementation of the #CSDDD on Thurs 18 April 15-18 in person (Brussels) or online. ⏰In-person registration closes today, so don’t miss out! bit.ly/43TyVUR
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In exciting news, senior officials from all EU Member States have just approved the CS3D. While the scope has been narrowed, the core of the due diligence duty has been protected. Next steps? We're nearly there - it needs confirmation in the European Parliament and by Ministers.
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Read our statement welcoming the political agreement on the final outline of the #CSDDD. This is an essential step towards implementation of #humanrights & environmental due diligence in the EU - & for workers, communities & all those affected by business. bit.ly/41ow7hl
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Listen to Caroline Rees and Richard Howitt discussing the role of corporate reporting in driving business respect for human rights, the false distinction between #humanrights and social issues, and the importance of identifying business model red flags. 👉spoti.fi/41bHzfP
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In part 6 of the #CSRD reporting series, we unpack the role of affected stakeholder engagement in the #ESRS, squaring the requirements with existing #HRDD expectations. Read our recommendations here 👉bit.ly/43YoOfL
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For the future of people and planet, it’s vital that financial institutions – including investors – align their approaches to #ESG with the UNGPs. Read Shift’s recommendations in our submission to the UN Working Group on #BizHumanRights here 👉bit.ly/40fjft2
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This week in Shift’s CSRD Reporting Series, we’re looking at 4 key #ESRS disclosure requirements that are vital to the governance of #humanrights impacts and risks. Read more 👉 bit.ly/43YoOfL
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With the recent adoption of the #ESRS, Shift is pleased to be launching a weekly series to help businesses put the standards into practice. This week we're connecting the dots between double materiality, impact materiality & human rights due diligence. 👉 bit.ly/43YoOfL
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Financial institutions are key players in the value chains associated with impacts on Indigenous People, especially when it comes to tackling the climate & nature crises. So how do FIs support #FreePriorInformedConsent? Find out in our latest report 👉 bit.ly/3pvjaDV
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The European Sustainability Reporting Standards are an opportunity to shape a more equal future for workers – but for a truly #justtransition the @EU_Commission must include non-employees, whose #humanrights are most at risk. Read more here 👇 reut.rs/3NxUJxi

Comment: New EU reporting rules have a loophole that will jeopardize a green and just transition

On 21 June, a bevy of international leaders issued a letter calling for a green transition that leaves no one behind, arguing for people to be “at the centre of our strategy to increase human welfare...

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NEW | Last year, Shift set up the John Ruggie Fellowship Program to honor John Ruggie’s life & legacy. This year, we’re pleased to announce @AccountCounsel, @PepsiCo & @VeriteNews will be hosting the first placements for talented #BizHumanRights students 👉bit.ly/3MGUrUK
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What challenges do businesses in Bangladesh, Kenya, Tanzania, and Thailand face in meeting EU business partners' human rights & environmental expectations? And what do they mean for EU policy-makers seeking to ensure an effective CS3D? Learn more here 👉bit.ly/3I1xB8O
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Our world is characterized by mounting inequality. This poses serious risks to society, the economy – and our planet. So what should businesses be doing to tackle this? Read the new report by @BCTI_WBCSD to learn about 10 key areas for business action 👉 bit.ly/3LQaOyS
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NEWS 🔔 Shift is hiring! We’re looking for a Senior Advisor to lead our work on Environment, Climate Change and Human Rights, supporting our mission to build a world where business is done with respect for people’s dignity. Location: UK, US or NL Visit 👉 bit.ly/3HgH6k1
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