Discover why states should combine the introduction of human rights and environmental due diligence legislation with reform of trade and investment agreements, removing investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) clauses, and with them the ability of irresponsible corporations to undermine vital new regulation.

Mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence offers an opportunity to prioritise environmental protection, human rights and long-term business sustainability, including the safety of HRDs. We discussed safe and effective engagement with over 60 HRDs and developed recommendations to the European Commission, EU Parliament and Council of the EU.

To realise its potential, the EU Sustainable Corporate Governance Initiative must drive action beyond the mechanical tick-box exercise which has characterised too many companies’ approaches to their duty of care to workers and communities. This briefing outlines starting points for mandating effective due diligence for policymakers and legislators.

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The HRDs Database contains over 3000 recorded instances of attacks by companies impacting the rights of Defenders.

Search our database of 200 lawsuits brought against companies to hold them to account for alleged human rights abuse.

Strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) are one tactic used by business actors to stop people raising concerns about their practices. Explore our database of cases that bear the hallmarks of SLAPPs.