Climate Change and the Human Rights Responsibilities of Business Enterprises

Sara L. Seck

Climate Change and the Human Rights Responsibilities of Business Enterprises

Sara L. Seck

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Abstract

The causes of climate change and solutions to it are inherently tied to non-state actors, including businesses. As multinational business enterprises are at the heart of global emissions, historical and current, it is vital to understand how the attribution of climate change impacts goes beyond the responsibilities of states. The first lawsuits targeting companies have begun. Meanwhile, businesses are increasingly focused on sustainability at different levels of their organizations, including by endorsement of business responsibilities for human rights. What independent responsibilities do business enterprises have when they undertake to respect the human rights of those who are vulnerable to climate harms?

Original language	Canadian English
Title of host publication	Climate Change, Justice and Human Rights
Publication status	Published - Aug. 3 2020

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13 Climate Action
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

business and human rights
climate change
human rights

Disciplines

Environmental Law

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Climate Change and the Human Rights Responsibilities of Business Enterprises

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