Emerging investment-related human rights responsibilities in a climate change context

Claire Methven O’Brien and Nelson Goodnews Ologhadien

Chapter 4 in Human Rights and Investment Law for Climate Change, 2025, pp 47-69 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter examines the implications of human rights standards for investment activity in the context of climate change. It explores three key domains: the responsibility of businesses and investors for the human rights impacts of climate change, the role of climate change laws in regulating business and investment activities, and the ‘greening’ of human rights norms. These areas intersect to shape the responsibilities of investors in climate change mitigation. The chapter maps the evolution of these norms and their interaction, highlighting how they inform investment-related responsibilities, and delves into the implications of these evolving standards for investors. By examining these dimensions, the chapter provides insights into the emerging duties of investors within the framework of human rights and climate change.

Keywords: Business and human rights; Human rights law; Investment law; Climate change law; Climate change mitigation; Corporate social responsibility (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781035310081
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