The Helpdesk on Business and Human Rights assists companies to understand these requirements and put them into practice. Through free, individual advisory services, training, events, workshops and online tools, it supports companies and associations in making their supply chains green and socially responsible.
Corporate responsibility in global supply chains
Companies are now facing growing expectations in terms of responsible business practices. Customers, investors, business partners and employees increasingly expect firms to respect and effectively address environmental and human rights across global supply and value chains.
At the same time, regulatory requirements are expanding at a rapid rate. Laws and regulations such as the German Supply Chain Act (LkSG), the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) require companies to integrate due diligence obligations systematically into their business processes.
The Helpdesk on Business and Human Rights assists companies to understand these requirements and put them into practice. Advisory services are aimed at companies and associations of all sizes and from all sectors, addressing issues relating to the practical implementation of human rights and environmental due diligence processes. In addition to these services, the Helpdesk also offers events, training, workshops and online tools for companies.
We assist you with:
- strategically developing and refining your due diligence processes
- identifying and prioritising human rights-related and environmental risks
- implementing suitable preventive and remedial measures
- establishing an effective grievance mechanism
- communicating your own progress
The Helpdesk on Business and Human Rights is financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and operated by DEG Impulse.
Our online tools for respecting human rights
The Helpdesk on Business and Human Rights offers you practical online tools for implementing corporate due diligence along value chains so that you are not left alone with the current regulatory developments. Test the free online tools now.
CSR Risk Check
The CSR Risk Check provided by MVO Nederland in cooperation with the Helpdesk on Business and Human Rights and UPJ, is a useful online tool for companies to assess the local human rights situation as well as environmental, social and governance issues along the supply and value chain.
CSR Risk CheckSME Compass
The online tool for companies to take responsibility for social and environmental sustainability along their entire supply and value chain:
- The Due Diligence Compass of the SME Compass helps companies to implement due diligence processes step by step.
- The Standards Compass provides guidance in the jungle of sustainability standards and enables companies to review and compare standards.
Business & Human Rights Navigator
The Business & Human Rights Navigator bundles important information and numerous case studies on ten specific human rights issues, such as forced labor, child labor, discrimination, living wages and fair working hours. The Business & Human Rights Navigator is produced by the United Nations Global Compact in collaboration with the Helpdesk on Business and Human Rights and Verisk Maplecroft.
Business & Human Rights NavigatoreLearning
This online course helps companies to understand the relevance of human rights in the business context and provides first steps, tools and resources to start implementing them. You will receive a free access code by e-mail: kontakt(at)helpdeskwimr.de
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