Introduction
Laura Curtze is an expert in business and human rights, labour standards, and responsible business practices. She helps organisations strengthen their human rights due diligence and address complex social and governance challenges in global operations and supply chains.
Biography
Laura works with leading companies, financial institutions and international organisations to help them understand and improve working conditions and human rights impacts. Her work spans direct operations, commercial supply chains, investments and development programmes, with a focus on delivering practical, tailored solutions.
Laura’s career reflects deep expertise in human rights risk assessment, strategy development, and capacity building. She previously held senior positions at the UN Global Compact Network Germany, where she led programmes on business and human rights and worked to advance corporate respect for human rights in global value chains. Laura is also an experienced advisor and facilitator, with a passion for supporting organisations in creating meaningful, lasting change.
“Respecting human rights is not just good governance; it’s the foundation for building fairer, more resilient businesses.”