"A book that every CEO, every sustainability advocate, every MBA student, and every person who wants to advance human rights in a global economy should be reading."--Hillary Rodham Clinton, from the book's Preface

"[A] bracing debut... Posner is forthright about the difficulties corporate reformers face, but the damning reports on the atrocious foreign labor conditions that power American companies demonstrate the urgent need to do so. This will galvanize readers."-- "Publishers Weekly"

"Mike Posner has brought all his expertise and integrity together in writing this timely and important book. At a time when European governments are developing regulatory models that will help define the responsibilities of global companies with respect to human rights, Conscience Incorporated provides an insightful historical perspective as well as a valuable, practical roadmap for the future."--Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland (1990-1997) and Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (1997-2002)

"A powerful case for why companies must prioritize human rights, not only for ethical reasons but also for their long-term sustainability...Through engaging narratives and practical recommendations, Posner empowers activists, consumers, and decision-makers alike to hold corporations accountable and drive meaningful progress towards a more just and equitable world."--Kerry Kennedy, President of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights

"Densely packed yet lively and intriguing, Posner's Conscience Incorporated is a handbook for anyone who cares about democracy, economics, human rights, journalism, fair pay, history, technology, communication, and so on."--Paul Steiger, Former Managing Editor of The Wall Street Journal

"A great read for leaders committed to advancing their businesses and protecting the rights of the most vulnerable. Drawing on his extensive experience as a human rights lawyer, State Department official, and chair of the Fair Labor Association, Posner offers compelling case studies and a pragmatic framework on how today's global companies can focus on the bottom line while advancing fundamental human rights globally."--Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President, Microsoft

"Academic, advocate, and alliance builder Mike Posner has been deeply engaged in advancing human rights for decades. In Conscience Incorporated, he makes the compelling case why businesses must--and can--incorporate human rights into their work. In this age where human rights are at stake both nearby and on distant shores, his book is a wakeup call for business leaders."--Peter Tufano, Harvard Business School

"Combining a passion for human rights with deep on-the-ground knowledge and decades of experience in activism and policy making, Posner makes a strong case that corporations must embrace a human rights agenda if we are ever to achieve a sustainable global order in terms of levels of economic justice, environmental health, democracy and integrity of media."--William Milberg, Professor of Economics and Former Dean, The New School for Social Research

"Conscience Incorporated provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to today's business and human rights issues. Drawing on decades of experience, it identifies practical steps forward for the business community to meaningfully engage with human rights issues."-- "LSE Review of Books"

"Now more than ever, the time is now to mainstream human rights--simply part of doing business--and this book provides valuable advice on how to get that done."-- "Business and Human Rights Journal"

Publisher: New York University Press

Pub date: 2026-07-14

Length: 320 pages