Business, Human Rights and the Environment Research Group
[T]he BHRE Research Group ... research[es] the impact of commercial activities and business working methods on the enjoyment of human rights and the environment.
The BHRE was created in 2013 and brings together researchers from different disciplines, including law, criminology and business. Its core members are based at the University of Greenwich it also includes members from other European Counties. The BHRE develops hight quality, policy relevant research in a number of research areas. We also provide training and capacity building to public bodies as well as other consultancy services...
Podcast: The Rights of Others - Strategising the future of corporate justice
In this episode Olga and Seema talk to Mauricio Lazala, Deputy Director of the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre about how the BHR field has evolved and the role of the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre in inserting the environmental dimension and bringing the voices and leadership from the Global South to the fight against corporate abuse. Mauricio tells us about his fascinating journey from activism in Israel to his current role as one of the strategic leaders setting up the agenda for corporate justice.
Areas of work
Transparency and Human Rights in the Electronics Supply Chain
Rights and working conditions of those who manufacture the electronic goods we consume
Modern Slavery and Public Procurement
Resources for public buyers
Business and Human Rights at Sea
Challenges of protecting and promoting human rights in the maritime environment
The Law, Emerging Tech & Science Lab
Interdisciplinary research cluster at the School of Law
Financial Industry: Law, Ethics & Development
Legal and ethical issues relating to the financial industry
The UN/ARCHIVED textiles
Activities focused on human rights in the fashion and textile industry
BHRE Research Group Podcast
Series addressing the dichotomy of our modern life and the society's blind eye towards humanity and values driven by our markets.