Who We Are
Established by civil society groups in 2021, the Global Initiative for Corporate Accountability (GICA) promotes law and policy reform to advance corporate accountability worldwide.
We call for binding rules to hold corporations to account for human rights abuse and environmental damage in their global operations and value chains, and to ensure access to justice and effective remedy for people and communities harmed by business activity.
GICA members see significant potential for human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD) legislation to prevent and remedy these harms. However, HREDD laws introduced to date – including the French Duty of Vigilance law, the German Supply Chain act and the E.U. Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive – fall short of fully realising this potential. GICA members work together to promote strong, comprehensive due diligence laws in our respective jurisdictions, informed by these key elements.
We also support other efforts to promote internationally binding mechanisms for corporate accountability.
Thriving Communities Messaging Guide
Business as usual is not working. Large companies are exploiting workers around the world, destroying the environment and leaving hard-working communities unable to afford everyday essentials, with devastating implications.
Read our new messaging guide: “Thriving Communities: A hope-based messaging guide for holding corporations accountable”. The guide supports communities and advocates in calling for stronger corporate accountability laws worldwide.
Attention grantmakers!
GICA is seeking funding for 2026 and beyond.
For more information about our activities and fundraising needs, please click below to explore our prospectus. Learn how your support can help drive meaningful global action for corporate accountability.
Our Steering Committee
Global Initiative for Corporate Accountability
For more information, please contact us on: gica.outreach@gmail.com