Voices - Conversations on Business and Human Rights from Around the World

Oct 23 2024 150 ep. 18 mins 43
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In this ongoing series, activists, business executives, government officials, lawyers, academics, and other experts from around the world share topical and current stories of businesses impacting people in their everyday lives. Developed by the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB), this series elevates the range of voices – governments, businesses, and civil society – in the discussion on how to make human rights part of everyday business.

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Real-world examples of just transitions - what can we learn?

Oct 23 2024 30 mins  
What can we learn from real-world examples of transitions as they play out in countries at the centre of climate action, such as Brazil – home to the Amazon rainforest and host of COP30 in 2025? In this episode IHRB’s Haley St Dennis is joined by Brazilian journalist Leonardo Sakamoto to discuss the human rights impacts of the Brazil's climate action.

Turning soft law into hard law - what are the implications of the EU CSDDD?

Oct 03 2024 34 mins  
Finnish MEP, Heidi Hautala, and IHRB's CEO, John Morrison, explore the EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and its global implications. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of implementing the CSDDD, and the broader implications for global business. They also take a look back at Heidi’s career, from co-founding Finland's first vegetarian restau

What does the recent ruling against Chiquita mean for human rights?

Aug 13 2024 36 mins  
This episode discusses a recent ruling in Florida that has found the company Chiquita liable for killings committed by a paramilitary group that was on the company's payroll in Colombia. It also explores the broader implications for businesses worldwide and the importance of adhering to international standards and codes of conduct when engaging private security companies.

Preventing ‘Greenlash’: what can we learn from positive climate action?

Jul 24 2024 28 mins  
IHRB’s Head of Built Environment, Giulio Ferrini and host Deborah Sagoe have been speaking to people working on green transitions in cities around the world. They all share challenges and successes of green initiatives, from problems with ‘renovictions’, to pioneering housing developments driven by the right to housing.

The ESG backlash: where do we go from here?

Jul 01 2024 34 mins  
David Schilling from the Interfaith Centre on Corporate Responsibility discusses the history and evolution of ESG with author and ESG expert Vasuki Shastry and IHRB’s Salil Tripathi. They discuss the role of ethical investors; the current backlash to ESG and the importance of regulatory frameworks in promoting responsible business practices.

Working in a warzone: what risks do seafarers face?

May 23 2024 37 mins  
In this episode, IHRB’s Francesca Fairbairn talks to John Attenborough from Mission to Seafarers and Ian Ralby, an expert in maritime law, about the safety and security of seafarers during times of conflict. Listen for accounts from seafarers caught in attacks on commercial shipping vessels in the Red Sea; insights into the complexities of maritime law that can leave seafarers

How should companies respond to snap military drafts?

Apr 25 2024 27 mins  
When a state announces snap military conscription, how might companies respond to protect its employees? In this episode, IHRB’s Salil Tripathi and Vicky Bowman, explore the delicate balance companies must strike between compliance and resistance, and the creative strategies employed to protect their workforce. Salil is also joined by Nabi Abdullaev from Control Risks, a risk ma

How can companies respect the rights of Indigenous peoples impacted by renewable projects?

Apr 17 2024 26 mins  
In this episode, IHRB’s Frances House sits down with two human rights defenders, Robie Halip from the Philippines and Prabindra Shakya from Nepal. You’ll hear examples of renewable energy projects from Norway to Nepal and how indigenous people have been directly affected. You’ll also learn how the use of human rights conventions and Free, Prior, and Informed Consent can pro

What are the major challenges for business when it comes to human rights in 2024?

Mar 21 2024 31 mins  
IHRB’s Salil Tripathi sits down with renowned human rights scholar Usha Ramanathan to explore the balance of rights and responsibilities for both states and business. They discuss everything from data, surveillance and privacy, to climate change, agriculture - and even space. Usha offers a profound analysis of how businesses and states shape the lives of the vulnerable and shar

How can Ukraine start a green recovery in the midst of war?

Feb 27 2024 24 mins  
Two years have now passed since Russia invaded Ukraine. Tens of thousands have been killed and the fighting has caused immense damage to the environment. A groundbreaking new report has catalogued the environmental damage and outlined the essential steps needed for a green recovery. In this episode, IHRB’s CEO John Morrison sits down with Margot ​Wallström, who is co-chair of