The executive course “Business and Human Rights: Tools for Responsible Management” offers training on the legal frameworks, tools, and best practices for integrating respect for human and environmental rights into business strategies.
In light of increasingly stringent European regulations—from France’s Loi de Vigilance to the recent EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)—companies are now expected to integrate respect for human and environmental rights into their core strategies. This
course, organized by the University of Pisa, responds to this urgent need by offering specialized,
multidisciplinary training. It is a unique opportunity for companies and professionals aiming to proactively prepare for the evolving landscape of sustainability and mandatory due diligence.
Location
Online, with a final in-person event (and blended format activated if needed) at the University of Pisa.
Course Objectives
The program equips participants with specialized knowledge in business and human rights, focusing on the challenges companies face in this field. It provides tools to monitor and evaluate human rights and environmental due diligence processes in line with the requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and related regulations, while promoting responsible and sustainable business models.
Target Participants
• Business owners, C-suite executives, managers, policy makers, and other decision-makers aiming to embed human rights and environmental due diligence into their organizational strategies.
• Executive and project managers seeking to deepen their understanding of business and human rights frameworks in order to transition into purpose-driven leadership roles.
• Heads of business units, departments, or country offices looking to navigate and respond effectively to human rights-related risks, obligations, and strategic opportunities.
Admission Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree is required. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the subject, the course is open to graduates from all academic backgrounds. The course is in English. B2 level or above is recommended.
Duration
The course begins in November and runs over 8 non-consecutive weekends (Friday afternoons and/or Saturday mornings), totaling 21 hours. At the end of the program, a final event will be held in person at the University of Pisa, with the option to participate in blended mode.
Application Deadline
September 20, 2025
Tuition Fee
€2,500 per participant
Contact
Prof. Dr. Elisa Giuliani – Rebalance Observatory e-mail: info@rebalanceproject.org
