Online Course: Business and Human Rights

The topic of business and human rights is becoming increasingly important for companies. But what does human rights due diligence mean in practice? Which international standards exist? What do these requirements mean in practice? And how can companies implement them effectively?

Our free online course provides a structured introduction to the topic of business and human rights in approximately 90 minutes. The course is easy to understand, practice-oriented, and specifically tailored to the business context. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate of participation and the knowledge needed to begin implementing human rights due diligence in your organization.

This course is designed for anyone who wants to gain a first understanding of business and human rights—without prior knowledge and without a significant time commitment. 

Particularly suitable for:

• Managing directors and owners of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
• Employees working in procurement, sustainability, compliance, and supply chain management
• Suppliers and business partners of European companies facing human rights due diligence requirements
• Anyone seeking a structured introduction to the LkSG, the CSDDD, and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

In approximately 90 minutes, the course covers the key fundamentals of human rights due diligence in a business context:

• What human rights due diligence means and why it is relevant for companies of all sizes
• The practical steps companies can take to integrate human rights into their business processes
• The most relevant international standards, particularly the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs)
• How a human rights risk assessment works in practice
• The meaning of key sustainability and due diligence terms and how they differ from one another

The course is available in German, English, and Spanish, making it accessible to international teams and suppliers from different regions.