Vanessa Zimmerman
@NessZim
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Supporting #biz to respect #humanrights. Tweets on #bizhumanrights #esg #csr #modernslavery #susty CEO @pillar_two, Board @globalcompactau, @cewaus member
Australia
Joined August 2015
Great to join @julesmorrow on @RadioNational this morning talking about first #ausbiz #modernslavery statements coming into @AusBorderForce new online register + what they mean for changing #biz practices & consumers: https://t.co/Wp6gvBbp4H
#bizhumanrights
abc.net.au
There are around 1900 victims of modern slavery in Australia at any one time and 40 million people living in slavery globally. But under the Modern Slavery Act, which was introduced in 2018, compan...
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Want to organize a side session at #RBHR2023? Submit a proposal by 🗓️ 5 May Find out more 👉 https://t.co/2XMCPIHRQV
#BizHumanRights
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There is only one week left to secure your spot for the 2023 Climate Ambition Accelerator. Is your company ready to move into net zero? Registration will close on 30 April. Apply today: https://t.co/w1tjR6E4ZT
#AccelerateAction #netzero #ausbiz
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🗞️ Breaking news 🗞️ We're pleased to announce @dundask, Acting Chief Operating Officer of @SustainVic, has been appointed as Executive Director to lead the UNGCNA. Read more: https://t.co/5EqKYbOqX4
@globalcompact
@Fireynolds
#News #Welcome #Leadership #OneGlobalCompact
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The ‘continuum of involvement’ in the #UNGPs demystified, kind of. Check out this new short(ish) video explaining key concepts relating to how #biz can be involved in human rights harm and appropriate action as a result. #bizhumanrights #esg #susty
We are excited to share our latest Bite-sized Learning video with our #bizhumanrights Workstream Chair, @NessZim from @pillar_two and Manager, @chriskofski This video unpacks the continuum of involvement in the #UNGPs Watch here: https://t.co/jbIzijPAcx
#unglobalcompact
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@NessZim & Chris Caskey @GlobalCompactAU unpacking the continuum of involvement in the UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights (UNGPs), the framework companies can use to understand how they could be involved in human rights harms.
unglobalcompact.org.au
As part of the UN Global Compact Network Australia’s Modern Slavery Impact Initiative (MSII), we will be releasing a series of short Bite-sized Learning videos unpacking key modern slavery risk...
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As the @Europarl_EN prepares to make important decisions on #BizHumanRights & the #CSDDD, the message from business is clear - the Directive must set an ambitious norm in line with the international standards. Read the full statement ⬇️
business-humanrights.org
Check out this page via the Business and Human Rights Centre
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Are you an experienced #bizhumanrights expert in Europe or the UK? Come and join our @pillar_two team and lead a growing practice in the region as our Europe/UK Director. Details on our Linked In page #esg #susty #sustainability #csddd #mhrdd #humanrights
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If there are any UNGPs wonks out there looking for a chance to work with a wonderful team on cutting edge business and human rights work around the world please consider applying. #bizhumanrights #susty #esg
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Very proud 2 b the author of a guide that is facilitating understanding of #HRDD world-wide, incldg in Japan w/ assistance from @MFAJAPAN & @METI_JPN. w/thanks 2 @NessZim @focusright_ltd @TulikaBansal2 @KevinLehmannBHR! @Akikosato711 @asakookai
UNDPでは、日本政府🇯🇵の支援により「人権デュー・ディリジェンス研修進行ガイド」の日本語訳を公表しました🙌🏼 社内での #人権DD 促進にぜひご活用ください！ https://t.co/a6UvLN4USk
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New report on #Modernslavery #auslaw ‘Broken Promises’, says much more needed by #ausbiz on modern slavery risk management and reporting. #Biz should be aware of stakeholder expectations beyond legal compliance: https://t.co/7EY4AASX15
#bizhumanrights #esg
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We have assessed 127 companies from the food and agricultural products, ICT manufacturing and automotive manufacturing sectors on their #humanrights performance. Read the results and insights from out 2022 Corporate Human Rights Benchmark here: https://t.co/dOBVsoABQU
#CHRB2022
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Our guide on #HumanRightsDueDiligence in conflict affected contexts is NOW available also in Japanese language@and will be used in our B+HR Academy sessions. Please share with Japanese counterparts. @sinisamilatovic @KatyThompsonROL @BizHRAsia_UNDP
https://t.co/ebOuCBBx4T 「紛争等の影響を受ける地域でのビジネスにおける人権デュー・ディリジェンスの強化 手引書」日本政府支援により日本語訳を作成しました！ #ビジネスと人権 における #人権DD の強化への取組みに活用ください🙌🏼 @UNDPTokyo @asakookai @liviosarandrea @BizHRAsia_UNDP
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Where I argue that trade doesn’t have to be at odd with #humanrights, & to ensure that trade agreements negotiations must be rooted in transparency & public consultation informed through environmental and human rights due diligence. @saliltripathi @ProfSuryaDeva @liviosarandrea
Do trade and human rights have to be at odds? For @hinrichfdn, @hkaur0304 looks @ the turbulent history btwn business and #HumanRights and what's needed for trade to contribute to equitable social and environmental outcomes. Read more 🔗 https://t.co/5rcGBU3V4S
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Hope u can take a few seconds and read my blog on #COP27 & our #BizHumanRights agenda. What else should we b focusing on to accelerate #ClimateAction?
COP27 is around the corner. What #sustainability and #bizhumanrights factors might be in play? Read this blog from @seanclees
@UNDPasiapac | @EU_FPI | @EU_Commission| @UNDPThailand | @UNDP | @COP27P
https://t.co/bt9zxg5I7o
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The @WGBizHRs and @UNDPEurasia are co-organizing the upcoming 3rd regional #forumbhr for Eastern Europe & Central Asia. Registrations open @fernanda_ho @InclusiveLaw @eastforeden @dsolawuyi
Join us at the 3rd UN #BizHumanRights Forum for Eastern Europe & Central Asia! We will reflect on how ongoing socio-economic, humanitarian & conflict-related crises are affecting the progress of ECIS countries. 🗓️10 Nov 09:00 – 17:30 TRT 🔗 https://t.co/6uVaj2BunL
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I'm proud to be launching https://t.co/8IZys9B4Kb today - a new, world-first website that will support employers and workers to address sexual harassment and create more respectful workplaces. It includes comprehensive resources and information, all in the one place!
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Looking forward to moderating this webinar on "Human rights based economy: Role of business enterprises" on 3 Nov. Register here to listen to views of @SharanBurrow @beetyool @sociopreneur & Prof Ago Shin-ichi: https://t.co/DGb83z96Oo
@OHCHRAsia @UTokyo_RCSP @Macquarie_Uni
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Work in #auslaw and want to learn more about the Aus National Contact Point, a non-judicial grievance mechanism for complaints against #ausbiz on #bizhumanrights issues and beyond? Join this free webinar with Shanta Martin 10 Nov: https://t.co/L44burLPcq
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Amazing week in Japan, speaking to Japanese companies in Tokyo and Osaka. Great interest in our B+HR Academy and very engaging discussions. Honored to have @NessZim as our lead trainer. @UNDPTokyo @asakookai @Akikosato711 @HaRiver @sinisamilatovic
Our CEO @NessZim is in Japan with the @BizHRAsia_UNDP team to deliver tailor-made training on #humanrightsduediligence for around 50 Japanese companies from a range of industries supported by the Japanese Gov. #bizhumanrights #supplychains #esg #susty
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