Strengthening Financial Institutions Corporate Governance to promote respect for Human Rights
This workshop will examine the role of corporate boards of financial institutions in promoting respect for human rights.
This session will:
- Examine the role of boards in embedding human rights into corporate strategy.
- Highlight financial institutions’ influence as enablers of responsible business conduct.
- Provide examples of governance models.
- Explore the evolving regulatory landscape.
- Highlight innovation in governance models, reporting frameworks, and technology-driven solutions.
Framing this topic
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This session will explore how corporate governance can effectively support and advance human rights, by examining the critical role that boards of directors play in overseeing and embedding human rights into corporate strategy. It will highlight the influence of financial institutions as key enablers of responsible business conduct, through their investment and advisory decisions. Concrete examples of governance models that successfully promote and protect human rights will be provided. The session will explore the evolving regulatory landscape, including ESG requirements and the growing expectations placed on the financial sector. It will showcase innovative approaches in governance, reporting frameworks, and technology-driven solutions that improve effective Human Rights Due Diligence.
