Strategist

We are happy to be part of the 4th UN Regional Forum on Business and Human Rights in Europe and Central Asia in Budva and we are grateful for the opportunity to contribute our insights from the business perspective.

This important annual event, organized by / and the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights, serves as a regional platform for exchanging experiences and addressing challenges in advancing the business and human rights agenda. The Forum holds special significance as it explores the real-world impact of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and recent EU policy innovations like the and on the business environment in Europe and Central Asia.

Hearing the results of the regional survey and the post-survey analysis of the participating companies, presented by UNDP, which assesses businesses’ readiness and level of implementation for the EU’s CSDDD and the UN Guiding Principles, has been enlightening. While significant challenges remain - particularly in bridging the gap between knowledge of these documents and standards and their practical implementation - the survey also highlights valuable opportunities for businesses to strengthen their human rights due diligence practices.