There is growing global consensus around the incorporation of human rights considerations into core business decision-making. New legislation in the UK Companies Act requires all publically-listed businesses to disclose information on their corporate human rights policies. At the same time, internationally acknowledged frameworks such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Corporations continue to gain traction in supporting the business and human rights agenda. So what does this mean for the business community, and how can businesses most effectively respond to this growing responsibility? Our one-day course will explain the business and human rights landscape, the significance of the UN Guiding Principles and other international frameworks underpinning the business and human rights agenda, and provide practical examples of how companies have focused on critical issues relative to their business’ material concerns...