ESG
Human Rights Due Diligence
Identifying, preventing, and addressing human rights impacts in business
About this course
Why this course exists
A comprehensive course on human rights due diligence (HRDD) covering the UN Guiding Principles, OECD Guidelines, EU CSDDD, modern slavery, living wages, just transition, and practical implementation for corporate supply chains.
What you will learn
After this course you will be able to
- Apply the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights to a real organization
- Identify salient human rights risks across operations, products, and the value chain
- Build a grievance mechanism that meets UNGP effectiveness criteria
- Comply with the German Supply Chain Act, the EU CSDDD, and the UK Modern Slavery Act
Course content
6 modules · 25 lessons
Walk through the modules in order or jump to a specific lesson. Each lesson is a real chapter you can open and start reading immediately.
Module 1·4 lessons
Foundations of Business & Human Rights
Why Human Rights Matter for Companies
- 0.15 min read
What Are Human Rights? A Business Perspective
UDHR, ICCPR, ICESCR, ILO Core Conventions
- 0.26 min read
The UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights
UN Guiding Principles (2011), Pillars I-III
- 0.34 min read
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
OECD Due Diligence Guidance (2018)
- 0.45 min read
The Business Case for Human Rights
UN Guiding Principles (2011), OECD Due Diligence Guidance (2018)
Module 2·4 lessons
The HRDD Process
Six Steps of Due Diligence
- 1.15 min read
What Is Human Rights Due Diligence?
UN Guiding Principles (2011), Principles 17-21
- 1.25 min read
Step 1 & 2: Policy Commitment & Impact Assessment
UN Guiding Principles (2011), Principles 15-16, 18; OECD Due Diligence Guidance (2018), Steps 1-2
- 1.35 min read
Step 3 & 4: Integration & Tracking
OECD Due Diligence Guidance (2018), Steps 3-4
- 1.45 min read
Step 5 & 6: Communication & Remediation
UN Guiding Principles (2011), Principles 20-22, 31; OECD Due Diligence Guidance (2018), Steps 5-6
Module 3·5 lessons
Key Human Rights Issues
Deep Dives on Critical Topics
- 2.16 min read
Forced Labour & Modern Slavery
ILO Indicators of Forced Labour (2012), UK MSA (2015), US UFLPA (2021)
- 2.26 min read
Child Labour
ILO Convention 182, ILO Convention 138
- 2.36 min read
Living Wages & Working Conditions
ILO MNE Declaration (2022), Anker Methodology
- 2.46 min read
Indigenous Peoples & FPIC
UNDRIP (2007), IFC Performance Standard 7
- 2.56 min read
Gender, Diversity & Non-Discrimination
UN Women's Empowerment Principles, CEDAW
Module 4·4 lessons
Supply Chain Implementation
Operationalising HRDD Across the Value Chain
- 3.16 min read
Supply Chain Mapping & Risk Assessment
OECD Due Diligence Guidance (2018), Annex on Supply Chains
- 3.26 min read
Supplier Codes of Conduct & Auditing
OECD Due Diligence Guidance (2018), SA8000, SMETA
- 3.37 min read
Grievance Mechanisms & Worker Voice
UN Guiding Principles (2011), Principles 29-31
- 3.47 min read
Leverage, Collaboration & Industry Initiatives
UN Guiding Principles (2011), Principle 19; OECD Due Diligence Guidance (2018)
Module 5·4 lessons
Regulatory Landscape
Mandatory HRDD Laws Worldwide
- 4.16 min read
EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
EU CSDDD (2024)
- 4.26 min read
French Duty of Vigilance & German Supply Chain Act
French Loi de Vigilance (2017), German LkSG (2023)
- 4.36 min read
Trade-Based Measures: US UFLPA, EU Forced Labour Regulation
US UFLPA (2021), EU Forced Labour Regulation (2024)
- 4.47 min read
Transparency Laws: UK MSA, Australian MSA, Norway TAA
UK Modern Slavery Act (2015), Australian MSA (2018), Norway Transparency Act (2022)
Module 6·4 lessons
Just Transition & Emerging Issues
The Social Dimension of Climate Action
- 5.16 min read
What Is a Just Transition?
ILO Guidelines for a Just Transition (2015), Paris Agreement Preamble
- 5.26 min read
Human Rights in the Green Economy
ILO MNE Declaration (2022), OECD Due Diligence Guidance (2018)
- 5.36 min read
Digital Rights & Emerging Technologies
UN Guiding Principles (2011), B-Tech Project
- 5.47 min read
Investor Expectations & ESG Integration
CHRB Methodology (2023), KnowTheChain, WBA
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