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Article

20 May 2011

Author:
Bob Corcoran, Vice President Corporate Citizenship, General Electric

[PDF] [Letter to UN Special Representative on business & human rights John Ruggie]

The Guiding Principles further help business entities and governments operationalize their respective approaches to human rights in a business context, as well as respond to the need for remedies where deprivations nevertheless occur…While additional work lies ahead as States and businesses seek to measure up to both the practical guidance and aspirational elements of your work, the Guiding Principles will no doubt serve as a lasting beacon for business entities seeking to grow their service and product offerings while respecting human rights.