Opening lecture of Spring semester: The challenge of human rights in business

Tuesday 23 February | 18:30 | Online

Never before has the bar for business success been higher: companies operate in an increasingly competitive global business environment and they are expected to conduct their business in a way that does not cause harm for people or the planet.

However, today’s business models are often in conflict with public expectations and human rights in particular seem to present paradoxical management challenges. Is it possible for companies to integrate human rights in core operations while running a successful business?

In this talk, Professor Dorothée Baumann-Pauly will argue that the current crisis offers a unique opportunity to innovate and develop sustainable business models. By placing human rights at the heart of their business models, companies can reduce systemic risks. They can build more resilient supply chains and stronger organizations. Companies that embrace this challenge are set up for long-term business success. At the same time, they become a force for sustainable development that creates value for business and society.

Tuesday 23 February | 18h30

The lecture will take place online; no registration required.
More information can be found here.