First Public Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Responsible Business Conduct

Today, the Advisory Committee on Responsible Business Conduct convened for its inaugural meeting. The Committee discussed initial recommendations aimed at advancing human rights and environmental considerations in business conduct, in alignment with the U.S. National Action Plan and the U.S. National Contact Point for Responsible Business Conduct. Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Dafna Rand, and Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs, Amy Holman, also delivered remarks. 

The Advisory Committee consists of 34 experts from business, labor unions, trade and professional associations, academia, and civil society organizations, including Heartland Executive Director Rich Stazinski. The committee’s role is to advise the Department of State on key issues related to business and human rights. 

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