Summary

This document is concerned with Business for Peace (B4P) research which is interdisciplinary, leaning on business ethics, corporate responsibility, peace and conflict management, human security, law and human rights, gender, development economics, peace economics, and environmental studies. Scholarly interest focuses on how by moving from compliance, do-no-harm, and conflict-sensitive business practices, to pursuing ethical or responsible business practices, companies can address drivers of conflict, including structural inequalities, and create the conditions that lead to peace. The B4P field is framed by how a company impacts its workforce, the labor market, marketplace, government regulations, the environment, and the communities in which it is engaged. Examples of peace-related business activities include addressing discrimination and racial inequality, ensuring inclusive and participatory peace and transition processes, respecting internationally recognized labor standards and human rights, and improving protection mechanisms against exploitation and forced labor.