Initiatives

Rights CoLab advances human rights through collaboration, research, and incubation of new initiatives.

Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence

Working in tandem with strategic partners, this initiative builds the scaffolding needed to realize positive outcomes of mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD). Find out more

Freshwater Institute

In a time of heightened surveillance, harassment, and repression, Freshwater Institute seeks to strengthen the sustainability and interconnectedness of the human rights ecosystem. We offer bespoke training, advisory services, and peer learning opportunities. Find out more

Systemic Risk of Inequality

The initiative on the systemic risk of inequality seeks to advance systems-level investing by helping universal owners measure and manage this risk. It also provides a new avenue for promoting private sector respect for human rights. Find out more

Mapping Civil Society Innovation to Advance Human Rights

Mapping Civil Society Innovation: Identifying and disseminating innovative practices to foster resilience and sustainability in challenging times. Find out more

Human Rights in Human Capital Standards

This research collaboration aims to define a strengthened set of disclosure standards through the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) that investors can use to persuade companies to improve labor rights for both their workforce and workers in supply chains. Find out more

The RINGO Project: Re-Imagining the INGO and the Role of Global Civil Society

The RINGO Project is a systems change initiative that seeks to transform global civil society to respond to today’s challenges. Find out more

Just Ground

Just Ground partners with communities to confront corporate activity that threatens or violates their human rights. Find out more