Shift

Everything we do is mission-driven. And that matters. At Shift, we have one purpose: to transform how business gets done in order to ensure respect for peoples lives and dignity. We believe that the best way to advance our mission is by working directly with businesses to help shape their practices, culture and behavior and by working with governme... nts , financial institutions , civil society and other market actors to embed the right requirements and incentives into the frameworks within which business operates. Why these three agents of change: All business enterprises regardless of their size, sector, operational context, ownership and structure have a responsibility to respect human rights. Every day, more companies in an increasing number of business sectors and geographies acknowledge that responsibility. We work with companies of all shapes and sizes, in an array of geographies, as long as we believe that they are seriously committed to respecting peoples rights. Our business partners consider us not only subject-matter experts but also thought partners, critical friends and coaches. Learn more. We also partner with stakeholders that play a key role in influencing business behavior, such as trade unions, business associations and civil society organizations. We work with financial institutions because they are uniquely positioned to influence how businesses behave and operate. Financial institutions, including investors, play a key role in shaping markets. They can reward businesses that respect peoples rights and discourage behavior that harms people or puts them at risk. Depending on their connection to government, or their behavior as a business enterprise, they also have their own responsibilities to meet. Learn more. We work with governments, business associations, intergovernmental organizations and other standard setters because they shape the environments in which businesses operate. Through laws, regulations, policies and guidance, we help shape economic environments where it is not only normal ...Read More