View from the trading desk - bringing the mine site into the frame
May 23, 2024 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PMCC16
May 23, 2024 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
CC16
Description
Organised by Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB), Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA)
This session will explore the challenges and responsibilities of conducting human rights due diligence in the commodity trading sector. The discussion will cover new legislation, the perspective of human rights defenders and responsible private security.
Speakers:
- Frédéric Chenais, Senior Advisor, Business and Human Rights, FDFA
- Bulambo Lembelembe Josué, Human Rights Defender from DRC
- Victoria Attwood Scott, Global Head of Compliance, Mercuria Energy Trading
- Jamie Williamson, Executive Director, ICoCA
Moderator: Vicky Bowman, Senior Advisor, IHRB
Light lunch provided.
Contact: info@ihrb.org
