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Sustainability standards & frameworks · Core

UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

Also called: UNGPs

ELI5

A structured way to state duties and business responsibility regarding human rights.

Used in conversation

“Which standard and reporting period govern uN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights?”

Definition

A framework for state duties and business responsibility regarding human rights.

Here “UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights” means: A framework for state duties and business responsibility regarding human rights.

Pitch context

You will see “UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches sustainability standards & frameworks.

Why it matters: In sustainability standards & frameworks, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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