Phil Bloomer

Business and Human Rights Resource Centre, Executive Director, tweeting on social justice, mainly, but some nature and music. Tweets my own views.

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Moving, gradually, to the other app - find me there at https://t.co/wjBhzjJfR1 https://t.co/Ye7uHZKXzt

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Congratulations to the whole team have worked so hard on this – I’m delighted to see our strong new logo and visual identity. The new organisational name reinforces our mission as it has evolved over the last 12 years.

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📢 Big news: we are now the Business and Human Rights Centre!

This small but important change reflects the evolving nature of our work and is a simpler, more dynamic reflection of our contribution to the wider business and human rights movement. https://t.co/DsGkyYpMr2

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To address inequality and instead create fair outcomes from the transitions we're facing, we need vibrant democracies and decisive governments willing to listen to their peoples and bring systemic change that delivers shared prosperity.

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It was an honour to address global partners, allies and colleagues from the #bizhumanrights movement and beyond at the closing plenary of the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights earlier this week.

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How can we confront the drivers of corporate abuse in a rapidly changing world?

Our Executive Director @pbloomer's powerful address from the closing plenary of the 14th United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights earlier this week.

Full text: https://t.co/XxqIO5sTRz

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I unpacked some of the core drivers of abuse by companies - from the world's inequality emergency, to the ecological crisis, to the technological revolution that is upon us - and offered suggestions for some of the strategies that civil society might adopt to push for change.

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Discussions at #ClimateWeekNYC demonstrated new global governance of transition minerals must be front & centre of negotiations at #COP30. Michael Clements & @pbloomer in this first piece for our new blog series: https://t.co/ALfmyXhiJk

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As the world looks towards the possibility of reconstruction and regeneration for Gaza post-ceasefire, it is essential that companies and investors do not place profit ahead of human rights and Palestinian self-determination. Michael and I explain why: https://t.co/82wuTGB8xs

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My latest opinion piece with @HeidiHautala on the proposed US-EU trade deal, which potentially marks a worrying capitulation by Europe via promises to gut its sustainability due diligence legislation.

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Last week’s statement on a US-EU trade deal reveals Europe seems ready to concede to US pressures on vital Green Deal laws - including CSDDD. The latest opinion piece from @HeidiHautala + @pbloomer explores implications + options for Europe's leaders: https://t.co/fEta53y8Zi

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Thanks @PhilippaNuttall + team @sustainviews for their ongoing spotlight on corporate impunity in the occupied Palestinian territories. Businesses may think their activities in the occupied territories will have no repercussions, but this complacency will come back to bite them.

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Several companies celebrated for their green credentials are also named in UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese’s report for their role in sustaining a “system of entrenched injustice” amid unfolding genocide in Gaza. 1/4

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An important briefing from Chris Avery and team at Donations and Democracy, exposing the UK-based multinationals continuing to fund politicians who had tried to overturn the results of a democratic election. Great to have this accountability of UK companies and trade associations

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A new briefing from our allies Donations and Democracy exposes the financial connections between 24 UK companies and US Congress members who voted against certifying the results of the 2020 US presidential election. 1/2

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@curemecfs @BHRRC @sustainviews @IPietropaoli @philbloomer @archivegenocide Have just done so - thanks.

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UN experts have repeatedly warned of "patterns of genocidal conduct" & other war crimes in Gaza. Business leaders have a choice—but they are running out of time. From me & @IPietropaoli in today's FT @sustainviews

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The devastation inflicted on Gaza’s population could not happen without the support of private sector actors.

In a new @sustainviews piece @pbloomer + @IPietropaoli argue that responsible disengagement + exit are the only legally + morally sound options https://t.co/Kl7Mu0ehcZ

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As we all know, 2025 has already been a year of unprecedented turmoil, with huge consequences for our movement. So where do we go next? Here’s my take, in this short video from @BHRRC:

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Some personal news, as well as news from the organisation I am so proud to lead. After 12 amazing years as Executive Director, the time has come for me to move aside and allow @BHRRC to bring in a new leader later this year. My full reflections: https://t.co/J6PEnrO2eo

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The #omnibus, coming at a tumultuous time for global markets, creates further uncertainty for business & investors. Responsible companies that have already invested in reporting & due diligence systems, and intend to continue, will lose out.

Me & @HeidiHautala for @sustainviews

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"The @vonderleyen commission is guilty of either profound cynicism or magical thinking."

@HeidiHautala & @pbloomer on the @europarl vote this week to “stop-the-clock” on agreed protections for people & planet contained in #CSDDD & CSRD, for @sustainviews https://t.co/6wTQC7DtsM

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This is a crucial moment for #bizhumanrights in the USA - and @bhrrc is looking for a senior researcher to help prevent corporate backsliding and continue advancing human rights in business. Apply here: https://t.co/BySS2A8xkY

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We're looking for a #BizHumanRights expert to help lead our latest efforts to prevent corporate backsliding on human rights commitments in the USA.

Apply by 14 March 🔗 https://t.co/8HNw1apZtq

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The @EU_Commission omnibus proposal signals a shift towards a Trump-influenced deregulatory agenda that prioritises market freedoms over public interest. @europarl & member states must not eviscerate corporate sustainability. Mary Robinson & me for @euobs: https://t.co/273XUTG5br

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Why does the just transition matter? Watch the latest in our video series, as our Director of International Programmes Michael Clements explains why a just transition and shared prosperity are at the heart of our vision for the future:

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NEW VIDEO 📺 What does a just transition to renewable energies really mean, and how can we ensure the rights of workers, communities and Indigenous Peoples are respected?

Our Director of International Programmes Michael Clements explains all:

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2025 already looks to be a challenging year for the business and human rights movement. And yet, working together as one, there are huge opportunities in the months ahead to bring about real and positive change. Watch my 2025 lookahead video to find out more. #bizhumanrights

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NEW VIDEO 📺 What are the key challenges and opportunities that the business and human rights movement faces in 2025? Our Executive Director @pbloomer lays them out in our 2025 lookahead.
#bizhumanrights #justtransition

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PM for Just Transition to Green Economy: @BHRRC seeks an excellent manager for a new EC-funded programme in Asia & Africa, supporting civil society to promote shared prosperity, corporate human rights due diligence & fair negotiations. Based in Brussels. https://t.co/oJ5CGcnp7O