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This FAQ sets out the BSR perspective on net zero targets. We believe that setting science-based net-zero targets—and more importantly, taking ambitious action to achieve these targets—is core to the role that companies should play in helping achieve the Paris Agreement’s stretch target of limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

This FAQ sets out the BSR perspective on the related concepts of materiality and salience. We believe that implementation of the key concepts described in this FAQ—such as double materiality, impact materiality, and salience—provide the foundation for more resilient business strategies, informed decision making by all stakeholders, and the realization of human rights in practice.

This FAQ sets out the BSR perspective on the relationship between climate change and people. 

This FAQ sets out the BSR perspective on human rights assessments. We believe that identifying and prioritizing the actual and potential human rights impacts with which a company may be involved is a first critical step in avoiding, preventing, and mitigating harm to people associated with business activity.

October 2022: This deck provides exclusive insights for BSR members. It shares our global teams’ perspective on sustainability issues and opportunities to help our member companies see a changing world more clearly.

Transform to Net Zero sets out eleven key elements of a model Climate Transition Action Plan, with real-world approaches from Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Natura &Co., Nike, and Unilever.

Explore the most relevant, urgent, and probable human rights impacts for businesses operating in the beauty and personal care sector.

By understanding human rights risks and impacts across the food, beverage, and agriculture supply chain, companies can better mitigate potential negative effects and advance human rights for all.

The luxury sector comprises a wide range of businesses and activities. While each has its own human rights profile and challenges, BSR shares universal human rights risks and opportunities for companies operating in this sector. 

In this guide, Environmental Defense Fund, Microsoft and Unilever outline how companies can advocate for public policies which promote net zero transformation.