Glossary · ESG
Human Rights Due Diligence
Systematic process for identifying, preventing, and addressing adverse human rights impacts in operations and supply chains.
Full definition
Human rights due diligence assesses risks of forced labor, child labor, unsafe conditions, discrimination, and other violations across direct operations and business relationships. Requirements stem from regulations like Germany's Supply Chain Act and voluntary frameworks like the UN Guiding Principles. Processes include risk mapping, supplier audits, grievance mechanisms, and remediation. For instance, an apparel retailer conducts factory audits in Bangladesh, implements worker hotlines, and requires corrective action plans when inspections reveal excessive overtime or safety violations.
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