Are you confused about ESG, CSR, UNGPs, GRI, L2O, VPs, and all of that? In this introductory course, participants explore the responsibilities of businesses for the impacts of their operations on the environment, people, local communities, and societies. The course explores the incidents and conflicts that have triggered the concepts behind the acronyms used to describe these different perspectives on responsible business conduct. Participants learn about the developments that have shaped the international and national debates on responsible business conduct. We will look back, examine what is currently happening, and ask what the challenges are for the future.
We will take a close look at the principles, guidelines, and standards that have been developed to prevent negative and, where possible, leverage positive impacts. The course focuses specifically on the role and responsibilities of businesses in low-income and fragile contexts and discusses if and how companies can contribute to preventing conflicts and possibly support peacebuilding efforts.
Course Lead:
- Dr Evelyn Dietsche, Senior Lead Business & Peace, swisspeace
External experts:
- Emmanuelle Diehl, Senior Program Officer, Business & Peace, swisspeace
- Frederic Chenais, Senior Advisor on Business and Human Rights, FDFA
- Kathryn Tomlinson, Senior Sustainability and Human Rights Advisor with recognised expertise in Indigenous and Customary Land Rights
- Ana Elizabeth Bastida, Senior Lecturer, Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy, University of Dundee
- Ramanie Kunanayagam (tbc)
For questions, please contact academy@swisspeace.ch
