About us
Who we are
IHRB is a global centre of excellence and expertise on the relationship between business and internationally proclaimed human rights standards. We work to shape policy, advance practice and strengthen accountability to ensure the activities of companies do not contribute to human rights abuses, and in fact lead to positive outcomes.
Our culture and values
Our Objectives
Shaping policy
Our research, analysis and recommendations are reflected in local, regional and international policies and legal systems.
Advancing practice
We advocate for rights-based approaches in the actions of businesses and governments while working to continuously strengthen them.
Strengthening accountability
Our engagement with businesses and governments leads to greater responsibility for – and action to address – known human rights harms.