Are Boards of Directors prepared for the New Changes in Human Rights Governance Foreseeable in the EU?
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Adequate administration of Human Rights (HR) in business presents difficulties,. The Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) constitute the key tool for good governance. Their approval in 2011 by the United Nations was a historic milestone. The core of the company’s performance regarding the UNGPs is the Due Diligencess is critical for its implementation. As of 2020, the European Union (EU) initiated work on a Directive that will make Do Diligence mandatory. This article investigates, through in-depth interviews with company presidents and directors, the degree of preparation of BoDs for the new regulatory scenario in Spain, Portugal, France and Malta.
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