Institute for Human Rights and Business

“The case for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is strong. It is well-accepted that economies that do not discriminate do well in the long run... Businesses will have to make a stronger case by demonstrating through data that pursuing DEI policies enhances, rather than harms, corporate performance.” IHRB's Salil Tripathi writes about the growing backlash against DEI programmes – intensified by U.S. President Trump's recent executive orders. 💡 Salil's commentary examines why companies should continue to reinforce their diversity policies, and looks to examples of companies doubling-down on DEI. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eGZAmayN

“The strengthened trade relationship between Mexico and the U.S. during the first Trump presidency was built in significant part on policies that adversely impacted the human rights of migrants crossing through Mexico. "The rights of these workers will be even more at risk in the time ahead.” In our latest commentary, IHRB's Carmen Pedraza writes about the challenges for businesses employing migrant workers in Mexico, and unpacks the heightened human rights risks they must consider. Read it here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eidRpMam

We're pleased to welcome Judy Hofmeyr as an IHRB research fellow 👏 As a Research Fellow, Judy will work closely with IHRB's Just Transition team, bringing expertise in natural resource governance, the mining sector, South Africa’s energy transition, as well as her extensive experience working directly with both community and corporate actors to navigate the impacts of mining. Judy’s recent work includes contributing to our latest report on Just Energy Transition Partnerships: Shaping a 'Just' Business Role in South Africa’s Energy Transition. 📖 Read the report: https://lnkd.in/e9zAPMmG 🤝 More about Judy: https://lnkd.in/eXfBMK2m

“Combined data, particularly if enabled through technologies such as Generative AI, graph technologies and earth-orbit imagery, also start to teach us more about the root causes of forced labour and the most effective leverage points for action. Data such as this can help create an irrefutable case for action that’s much needed.” In our latest commentary, IHRB’s John Morrison explains why leveraging triangulated data - from companies, governments, UN agencies, trade unions, workers and community organisations - might be the key to eradicating forced labour for good. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ede-seNa IHRB has partnered with the World Economic Forum's Global Data Partnership Against Forced Labour - an initiative to leverage data to end forced labour hidden in supply chains around the world. You can also read about the partnership in this piece for The Telegraph (paywall) written by Baroness Theresa May (Global Commission on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking) and Mirek Dusek at the World Economic Forum ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gxxiRW3V #WorldEconomicForum #WEF25 #EndForcedLabor #Davos

The number of people in forced labour - 28 million - is growing not shrinking. Fragmented data is holding back efforts to track and eradicate forced labour for good. Watch IHRB CEO John Morrison's session at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He explores how data can leverage systemic change to help drive accountability and end forced labour hidden in supply chains around the world. John's session draws on satellite imagery and geospatial and econometric data with predictive modelling to unpack flows of forced labour across different countries, regions and migration corridors, and shows what can be achieved through a collective effort to drive effective data sharing and bridge critical data gaps. Watch the recording: https://lnkd.in/dBAgRv_8 In an initiative announced in The Telegraph, IHRB has joined the World Economic Forum and other partners to launch the Global Data Partnership Against Forced Labour: https://lnkd.in/gxxiRW3V The Anti-Slavery Collective Hewlett Packard Enterprise Cisco Agility International Justice Mission International Labour Organization Exiger IOM - UN Migration Verité #WorldEconomicForum #WEF25 #EndForcedLabor #Davos

Modern slavery can look like ‘ordinary’ work in places like factories, construction sites, and farms, in supply chains worldwide. In our latest explainer, IHRB's Neill Wilkins unpacks: ‼️ Common forms and indicators of modern slavery and forced labour 👷♀️ Challenges faced by particularly vulnerable groups including migrant workers 💡 Businesses and governments obligations and some of the guidance and tools that exist to help eradicate modern slavery and forced labour. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e9842Hiu This week, IHRB has helped launch the Global Data Partnership Against Forced Labour - a joint initiative with the World Economic Forum and other partners - to address forced labour in supply chains by leveraging data to accelerate accountability and systemic action in company supply chains. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e2A_RvCf #wef25 #forcedlabour #modernslavery #supplychains

"A crisis situation shouldn’t be a reason to ignore standards designed to protect workers... The climate crisis imperils us all, but it also presents an opportunity to raise standards and rebuild systems and industries with human rights at their core." Extreme weather events, such as the flooding in Valencia and the devastating fires in Los Angeles, require enormous clean-ups, often carried out by migrant workers. In our latest commentary, IHRB's Neill Wilkins writes about the risks these workers face and the opportunities to raise labour standards in the aftermath of a crisis. Read here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ePZ2fC6w

🚀 Join IHRB as our next Chief Executive Officer! 🚀 We are seeking a visionary, dynamic, and strategic leader with a proven track record in leadership, fundraising, and strategic change to be our next CEO. ✅ This role is a great opportunity to have a meaningful impact on a global scale when it comes to advancing human rights in business across multiple sectors and regions. As CEO, you will: 💡 Shape IHRB’s strategy 🎯 Lead the organisation’s operational direction 🫰Nurture its financial health and culture; and  🌍 Foster strategic partnerships with key stakeholders across the globe Learn more about the role and apply: https://lnkd.in/e-fgMVfj

On Tuesday, IHRB and the Just Transition Finance Lab at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) hosted a webinar bringing together leading financial experts to: ✅ Explore findings from our joint report: White Paper: Leveraging the Spectrum of Finance for Just Transitions. ✅ Discuss financial instruments - public, private, and blended solutions - that already, or have the potential to, contribute to net zero with positive outcomes for workers and communities, as well as priorities for just transition finance in the build-up to COP30 in Brazil. 📹 Watch the event recording here: https://lnkd.in/ebSA8rvk 📖 Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/efsS8KYd Kate Hughes Luz Martinez Joana Pedro Nick Robins John Morrison Haley St. Dennis

In the latest episode of our Voices podcast, IHRB's Neill Wilkins speaks with Joanne Young from the ALP (Association of Labour Providers) about the idea of a single labour enforcement body - a Fair Work Agency - to help improve business compliance with labour laws in the UK. They also discuss the challenges faced by workers and businesses under the current system and rising workforce costs in sectors such as agriculture. 🎧 Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/29b0d4