Need for more transparency and accountability
Financial actors have an important role to play in enabling compliance with the UNGPs, but questions remain about how to integrate ESG into investment decision-making. Read Swedwatch´s submission to the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights.
ESG Investing
The crucial role of civil society in COP28
The human rights record of the host nation has sparked a debate concerning civil society participation at COP28. But it is only through civil society’s participation that the stories of those impacted by climate change and human rights abuses can be heard.
COP28
20 years of peace but business related conflict risks remain
The 2023 Liberian election marks a crucial milestone in the country’s peacebuilding advancement. With many years of experience in the region, Swedwatch takes stock of key challenges in business and human rights that need to be addressed.
Liberia election
Our vision
Swedwatch’s vision is a world in which global economic systems are just, transparent and sustainable.
Human rights and the environment are protected and respected and businesses contribute to sustainable
development and inclusive growth within the means of the planet.
Our mission
Swedwatch’s mission is to empower rights holders and to promote responsible business practices
and inclusive growth. We do this by highlighting how people and the planet are impacted by company activities
and by building bridges for change across stakeholder groups.
Responsible use of natural resources
A growing number of companies aim to adopt environmentally sustainable business models. But change is too slow to respond to the climate crisis and the rapid depletion of natural resources.
Sustainable and fair supply chains
Global supply chains can boost development and create jobs. But often, they lack transparency and effective processes to address adverse human rights and environmental impacts.
Empowered rights holders and defenders
A crackdown aimed at silencing civil society voices is taking place in many countries around the globe and shrinking civic space poses a growing threat to livelihoods, liberty and peace.
