Thank you for joining us for this live written panel discussion to explore how business can ensure people are at the centre of climate action. The live segment of this event is now over, however you can still post your comments. This event is part of an ongoing programme of conversation and collaboration in the lead up to COP27 on business and climate justice.
LIVE Panel
Thursday 7 April, 10am-11am EST/ 3pm-4pm BST
Background
This online discussion explored how to prevent the transition to net-zero from having adverse impacts on peopleās human rights - both in companiesā direct operations and across their supply chains. It also explored how to help companiesā human rights and environment (E&S) colleagues overcome siloed ways of working and finding shared solutions to the challenges.
DOWNLOAD THE DISCUSSION SUMMARY HERE
Panelists
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Phil Bloomer, Director, Business and Human Rights Resource Centre
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Daniella Foster Global VP & Head, Public Affairs, Science & Sustainability, Consumer Health, Bayer
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Laura Kelly, Director, IIED
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Amanda Kron, Associate Expert, Climate Change and Environment, UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
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Richard Morgan, Head of Government Relations, Anglo American
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David Taylor, Policy Manager, Fairtrade Foundation
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Nina Vollmer, Research Manager, Global Child Forum
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Barbara Merz, Managing Director, Pathfinder International
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Emma Williams, Sustainability Consultant, Change By Degrees
Moderator: Alice Allan, Collaboration Director, Business Fights Poverty
Questions
- What examples of emerging best practices exist and where are companies taking action, (core business, community investment and policy)?
- Which sectors are doing this well? What are the biggest challenges?
- What role can technology, including social technology, play to ensure that impacted communities have a greater say in the decisions being made?
Format
This is a text-based discussion which remains open, so please do continue to share your insights.
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