Autorentext

Bart Wernaart, LL.M., PhD, is a professor of moral design strategy and chair of the Center
of Expertise for Sustainable and Circular Transitions for Fontys University of Applied Sciences,
the Netherlands. He is an author in the field of international human rights law, moral design
and (business) ethics. He is also a member of the ethics committee for the Brabant city region.
Next to his academic career, he is a professional drummer, conductor and composer.

Klappentext

This comprehensive reference work provides students, researchers and professionals with a solid foundation in the field of international law and responsible business. Edited by a leading expert, the book is organised into five thematic sections and contains 35 chapters. Each chapter explores crucial aspects of international law and business, from foundational principles and comparative methods to functional fields like technology, agriculture and human rights. With an emphasis on the interplay between law, globalisation and geopolitics, this volume offers a holistic and contemporary perspective on the legal frameworks that govern global trade and commerce. This book combines theoretical insights with practical applications, making it an indispensable resource for understanding the complexities of international business law and responsible business. Key benefits include a multidisciplinary approach that integrates international law with business practices, comprehensive coverage of both fundamental and emerging topics, and contributions from renowned scholars worldwide. Readers will gain not only a deep understanding of legal principles but also insights into future trends and debates in global trade regulation, corporate responsibility and ethical business practices. This book is ideal for students and researchers in international business law, corporate social responsibility and related fields. This volume also serves academics new to the topic, and established scholars seeking an authoritative guide to current knowledge and debates in the field.

Inhalt

1. Introduction to the Routledge companion to international law and responsible business Part 1. Methods 2. Sources of law 3. Comparative law 4. Business Ethics and International Business 5. Teaching and learning law for responsible business Part 2. International law - Fundaments 6. The history of the international law of responsible business 7. Geopolitics and Responsible Business Conduct 8. The Law of Treaties 9. International law and national law 10 The United Nations and Business and Human Rights 11. The United Nations as a global actor in business 12. The Bretton Woods Institutions and Responsible Business 13. The Politics and Impact of Bretton Woods Institutions and Their Alternatives 14. Regional Economic Integration and Responsible Business 15. Agreements Between Trade Blocs Part 3. Fundaments of business law 16. International contract law and multinational companies 17. Beyond Indifference: The Functions of Private International Law in Responsible Business Governance 18. Corporate social responsibility and standards of the International Labour Organisation: Comparison and Interaction 19. International Contract Law: Liability in the International Sale of Goods 20. Intellectual Property Rights in the new globalized economy: a case study on the agri-food business 21. The Legal Parameters of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability in Trade Regulation 22. Antitrust, International Convergence and ESG: navigating procedural, substantive and cultural challenges Part 4. Functional fields of business law 23. International Food Law 24. International Law, Agriculture and Corporate Social Responsibility 25. The State as a buyer: International and national regulatory approaches to address labour rights abuses in public supply chains: The case of personal protective equipment (PPE) 26. Disinformation from a business perspective: an illustration of regulatory complexity 27. International Law and Responsibility in the Business of Space 28. Sale and Transport of Goods in International Law 29. Tourism in a fragile world: Global obligations and the future of responsible business 30. Responsible Business and International Investment Law Part 5. Responsible Business and International Law 31. Human rights law and business 32. Corporate Social Responsibility, Global Value Chains, and the Law 33. Transnational Sustainability Laws 34. Sustainability reporting as a communication tool and incentive for responsible business 35. Preventive law