Human rights due diligence (HRDD)

Due diligence plays the key role in corporate sustainability 

Due diligence, as outlined in the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, plays a pivotal role in corporate sustainability regulation, a stance also adopted by EU legislation. A good understanding of due diligence is essential before any actionable steps are taken in the area of corporate human rights responsibility. The obligation of due diligence defines how comprehensively a company must know its value chain and the actions required for responsible and sustainable conduct. This duty varies, setting different standards, for example, for companies of diverse sizes.

We guide companies in understanding the content and requirements of due diligence and assist in its execution. Our services include a range of training packages and hands-on support, customized to suit the specific needs of the company. These services include, for example:

• The concept of due diligence as the backbone of corporate sustainability, including its implications for the client company
• The role of due diligence in the realm of corporate sustainability regulations
• Human rights due diligence (HRDD):
  • Insights into HRDD within corporate sustainability regulations, particularly under the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human rights which has guided e.g. EU law in the area
  • Key elements of the HRDD process, such as human rights impact assessment (HRIA) as the first step, and their practical implementation
• Practical implementation of due diligence, including roles of business leadership and various functions, various documents and processes supporting the implementation of human rights responsibility, tracking (including audits), and communication

For more in-depth training or specific support, we collaborate with expert partners.