Law & Sustainable Business

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Researching the legal aspects of sustainable business

In the Law & Sustainable Business research group, legal academics with expertise on corporate responsibility and sustainability have joined forces. The research group is part of the Law & Business department of Erasmus School of Law (Erasmus University Rotterdam). Its focus is on the role that private law plays in the transition to social, economic and environmental sustainability on a global scale. The group collaborates both nationally and internationally with policymakers, civil society, industry, legal practice and academics. 

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News

"No sustainability transition without a corporate law reform"

Roy Heesakkers advocates for a fundamental reform of corporate law that contributes to a transition towards a more sustainable and inclusive economy.
Roy Heesakkers

Sustainability at EUR: from words to action

Sustainability at EUR
Erasmus School of Law

Matthijs de Jongh reappointed as Professor of Corporate Law

As of 1 September, Matthijs de Jongh has been reappointed as Professor of Corporate Law at Erasmus School of Law.
Matthijs de Jongh 2023

Reinforcement of sustainability profile of Erasmus School of Law: Liesbeth Enneking reappointed as Professor of Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability

Liesbeth Enneking has been reappointed as Professor of Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability at Erasmus School of Law.
Liesbeth Enneking

Grant facilitates extensive research into human trafficking, money laundering, and corruption

Martijn Scheltema, Professor of Private Law at Erasmus School of Law, is part of this research project into crimes like human trafficking.
Martijn Scheltema

Liesbeth Enneking appointed as a member of the Netherlands National Contact Point for Responsible Business Conduct

As of 1 December 2021, Liesbeth Enneking has been appointed as an independent member of the Netherlands National Contact Point for Responsible Business Conduct.
Foto van Liesbeth Enneking

Martijn Scheltema is committed to improving human rights in a business context

Scheltema, Professor of Enforcement issues in Private Law, contributes to the development of business human rights in three specific ways.
Foto van Martijn Scheltema

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Erasmus School of Law

Department Law & Business

Email address
lsbusiness@law.eur.nl
Room
Sanders Building – 7th floor
Address
Burgemeester Oudlaan 50
3062 PA
Rotterdam

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