Rule of Law and Corporate Actors

The rule of law is fundamentally about regulating the conduct of powerful actors, be they states or corporations. Just as states are bound by rules that protect human rights, corporations, given their significant influence on our lives, should also adhere to these rules. [...]

In this podcast episode, the intricate interplay between the rule of law and corporate actors takes center stage. Through a discussion centered around the Volkswagen emissions scandal, insights are provided into how businesses both rely on and influence the rule of law. [...]

Explore the vital link between environmental science, human rights, and community action. Our guest shares insights into connecting academia with grassroots movements, fostering positive change for sustainability and corporate responsibility. [...]

The challenges of incorporating human rights into Ukrainian businesses, the impact of the business environment on human rights considerations, and the balance between voluntary and mandatory standards in promoting responsible business conduct. [...]

About greater transparency and accountability from businesses and state institutions in Central and Eastern Europe. Businesses have a responsibility to respect human rights in their operations, regardless of the legal environment. [...]

About the rule of law as a limitation of any power, including the power of business, for the protection of human rights, about the influence of business on public trust in the judicial system, about responsible business conduct in difficult economic conditions. [...]

About the intertwining of the rule of law, business, and human rights in authoritarian regimes, the case of Belarus as a study. The importance of businesses upholding human rights principles and their potential to bring about positive change in such environments. [...]

About intercorrelation between different components of the rule of law to ensure access to remedies for victims of human rights abuses by companies as well as perspectives of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence and its impact beyond the EU [...]

About the oligarchic economy, the privatized state, as well as the importance of the consensus of political elites for the transition from a model built on privileges to a model built on the rule of law, respect for property, and judicial independence. [...]

Dr. Nadia Bernaz discusses the interplay between business, human rights, and the rule of law. She examines whether businesses are recipients or creators of the rule of law and the impact of strong or weak rule of law environments on corporate actors. The conversation also touches upon societal expectations and the limitations of existing benchmarks. [...]