Greiner Talks with Harpreet Kaur

Harpreet Kaur has been working in the field of human rights for over 15 years and is a business and human rights specialist at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). In the interview, she emphasizes the increasing responsibility of companies not only to serve their shareholders, but also to bring about positive social change. We need to ask ourselves how companies can exert a positive influence beyond their legal obligations. Harpreet Kaur is convinced that every decision should be scrutinized from a human rights perspective. This means that companies should take responsibility for the impact of their decisions from the factory floor to the boardroom. 

The global challenges faced by companies operating in different cultural and legal contexts are also discussed. Kaur recommends using a global framework, but acting locally at the same time. 

Overall, Harpreet Kaur's message is clear: companies play a crucial role in upholding human rights. By taking responsibility, they can not only avoid harm but also actively do good.