Human Rights and Supply Chain Responsibility in Corporate Climate Action: A Comparative Evaluation of International Frameworks

Santrauka

This research analyzes the intersectionality of corporate climate action and human rights, focusing on how business strategies to combat climate change may unintentionally harm vulnerable populations in the setting of global supply chains. It critically examines the largely unexplored human rights impacts of corporate climate strategies, which tend to focus on carbon reduction and environmental sustainability rather than social impacts. The juxtaposition of international and regional frameworks like the UNGPs, OECD Guidelines, and EU Due Diligence Directive in terms of their scope, customizability, and actual utility in addressing human rights risks tied to climate action is maintained. That is, the relevance of integrating human rights into corporate strategies on climate actions is highlighted, and actionable recommendations are made on how business enterprises can ensure that they do not undermine human rights while pursuing climate goals. By looking into compliance mechanisms, risk assessments, and holding businesses accountable for human rights abuses, the research intends to provide some answers as to whether the systems work or what needs to be improved to create a fairer set of corporate practices that places human rights at the forefront. Also analyzed are the roles of the government, NGOs, and communities in the reduction of supply chain risks and the accountability of the businesses for any human rights violations related to climate.