Strategic Partnerships Shift Project is a leading hub for the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights with a global partner network. This positioning enables co-created advisory, training, and due diligence programs with corporations, financial institutions, and ESG-focused funds seeking to improve human rights practices. Target multinational companies, banks, and industry associations to offer joint programs on responsible business conduct and supply chain accountability.

Just Transition Metrics Recent collaboration to develop Just Transition Metrics with partners like World Benchmarking Alliance and WBCSD signals demand for measurable sustainability outcomes. This creates opportunities to offer licensing, customization, or managed services around these metrics, including pilots with clients undergoing structural transitions in their operations or supply chains.

Financial Sector Engagement Experience with financial institutions through practitioner circles indicates a niche to align finance with human rights. Sales opportunities include ESG due diligence services, risk assessment frameworks for lending or export credit decisions, and development of sector specific risk tools for investment.

Global Collaboration Network Global collaboration network and cross sector reach enable multi region, harmonized human rights due diligence offerings. Market to multinational clients needing consistent standards across jurisdictions, and to donors and international NGOs seeking collaborative programs and capacity building.

Mission Driven Offerings As a mission driven nonprofit, Shift can attract funders while offering paid services such as trainings, advisory programs, and impact reporting templates. Consider scalable partnerships or membership models for institutions seeking ongoing access to expertise on responsible business practices and human rights.