Participation in the Climate & Human Rights Working Group provides companies with a forum to expand their understanding of climate and human rights impacts and due diligence practices throughout the value chain.

The transition to a low-carbon economy offers an opportunity to recognise that economic, social, and environmental sustainability are interrelated and of equal importance – a just transition allows organisations to act on climate and the SDGs – in particular SDG 8, on Decent Work and Economic Growth - because climate change poses an existential threat to both people and planet. The impact of rising average global temperatures endangers fundamental human rights.

For more information, please contact Marcella Mizzi, Senior Project Manager, Social Sustainability Programme.