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I’ve just completed the ILO’s #MOOC on #HumanRightsDueDiligenceforDecentWork, and I feel both proud and motivated! 🌟 It’s a powerful reminder that there’s always room for growth in the field of #BizHumanRights, and we should never stop pushing for improvement. Here are my Top 3 Takeaways from the course: 1️⃣ #DueDiligence is Essential – Incorporating human rights into business operations is more than a compliance matter—it's an ethical obligation! 2️⃣ Engaging Stakeholders – Meaningful engagement with workers, communities, and partners is key to creating a fairer, more sustainable, and impactful program. 3️⃣ Ongoing Monitoring – Human rights due diligence is a continuous journey, not a one-time goal! The #CSDDD emphasizes that it’s not only about meeting initial requirements but also ensuring consistent updates and improvements in business practices. A big thank you to the International Labour Organization for extending the course deadline—this extra time truly gave me the boost I needed to complete it! 😅 Looking forward to continuing this journey of growth and contributing toward a more just and equitable world! 🌍 #HumanRights #DecentWork #SustainableDevelopment #ILO #CareerGrowth #SocialImpact #CorporateSustainability

🇺🇳 For me, Day 3 of the #UNForumBHR was about the power and impact of storytelling. 💡 The day began with an interactive intergenerational exchange on business and human rights landscape ably facilitated by Daniel Schönfelder and Vanessa Zimmerman. 💡 A series of snapshot discussions placing a focus on right holders was hugely insightful: an example of how European-manufactured pesticides (banned in the EU) caused the collapsed lungs of one vulnerable farm worker in South Africa was particularly powerful. 💡 '𝙄𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙧 [𝙞𝙣 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨] 𝙞𝙨𝙣'𝙩 𝙖 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙪𝙧𝙚, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙠𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙪𝙣𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚' was a striking assessment from Leyla S. at Better Cotton. This could be said of adverse human rights impacts more broadly to reflect important principles enshrined in inter alia the #CSDDD, the #UNGPs and OECD - OCDE Guidelines. 💡 The day was capped off with a dynamic workshop hosted by White & Case Llp, New York, succursale de Genève on the European Model Clauses designed by the Responsible Contracting Project, led by Daniel Schönfelder, Michaela Streibelt, Sarah Dadush and Martijn Scheltema. ✍️ As a reminder, the Responsible Contracting Project team is welcoming comments and feedback on the zero draft of the EMCs by 2 December at 👉https://lnkd.in/eVhjqX8E ⭐ For the past three days, it has been hugely energising and inspiring to be surrounded by and speak to many fellow #BHR practitioners. Lisa Rydén Lauren Satill Junko Watanabe Isabela Lorenzoni Marijn Kers Mariella Schlingloff Clara Serva and many more. 💪 Let us take all these great discussions into actionable steps towards protecting people and planet! #bizhumanrights #ESG #sustainability #humanrights

Alhamdulillah our company PT. Inovasi Dinamika Solusi , was invited by the United Nation and certified as a member of the UN Indonesia Global Compact Network. We learn about ESG (Environment, Social, and Good Governance) and we do commit to do The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact Corporate sustainability starts with a company’s value system and a principles-based approach to doing business. This means operating in ways that, at a minimum, meet fundamental responsibilities in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Responsible businesses enact the same values and principles wherever they have a presence, and know that good practices in one area do not offset harm in another. By incorporating the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact into strategies, policies and procedures, and establishing a culture of integrity, companies are not only upholding their basic responsibilities to people and planet, but also setting the stage for long-term success. The Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact are derived from: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, and the United Nations Convention Against Corruption. Human Rights Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and Principle 2: make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses. Labour Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; Principle 4: the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour; Principle 5: the effective abolition of child labour; and Principle 6: the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation. Environment Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges; Principle 8: undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and Principle 9: encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies. Anti-Corruption Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.

🌎 In a recent article by Eco-Business, the focus was on the importance of human rights due diligence in the palm oil industry. The article highlights: 1. Challenges Faced: The palm oil sector often grapples with human rights issues such as land conflicts, labor exploitation, and indigenous rights violations. 2. Importance of Due Diligence: Implementing robust human rights due diligence processes is crucial for companies operating in this industry to identify, prevent, mitigate, and account for their human rights impacts. 3. Industry Initiatives: Several initiatives, such as the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) guidelines, are helping to drive responsible practices and accountability. 4. Collaboration: Collaboration among stakeholders including companies, governments, NGOs, and local communities is essential for creating sustainable solutions and ensuring respect for human rights. 5. Call to Action: The article emphasizes the need for continuous improvement, transparency, and accountability in the palm oil sector to uphold human rights standards and contribute to sustainable development. This insightful piece underscores the ongoing efforts and challenges in promoting human rights within the palm oil industry, urging all stakeholders to play their part in creating positive change. #HumanRights #Sustainability #PalmOilIndustry. https://lnkd.in/eKdeP4J6

📣 REGISTER NOW FOR THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT NETWORK AUSTRALIA’S 2025 BUSINESS & HUMAN RIGHTS ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME 📣 Pillar Two is proud to support the UN Global Compact Network Australia again to deliver the 2025 Business & Human Rights Accelerator programme.  If you are seeking to unpack human rights due diligence expectations in practice, engage with experts and peers, and better understand the evolving business and human rights legislative landscape and increasing expectations, we encourage you to join the programme. The six-month programme (beginning February 2025) covers: 🔵 Understanding core international frameworks that underpin human rights due diligence and their expectations for businesses. 🔵 Gaining a clear understanding of where you are on your human rights journey. 🔵 Identifying and prioritising salient human rights impacts and understanding your organisation’s involvement with those impacts.  🔵 Developing clear action plans and metrics to track human rights performance. 🔵 Understanding how to effectively engage affected stakeholders and communicate your organisation’s impacts. 🔵 Unpacking remediation and how to practically implement effective grievance mechanisms.  Throughout the programme, participants will have the opportunity to build a network of peers, partners, and experts through interactive and collaborative sessions.  Registrations close on 20 December 2024, with further information available here: https://lnkd.in/gCifDqRX #BHRAccelerator #bizhumanrights #ESG 

Last week at the United Nations #UNRBHRForum in Thailand, Anthesis Director Brian Kraft hosted a fireside chat on ‘Ensuring Effective Grievance Mechanisms in Asia-Pacific’. But what defines an effective grievance mechanism, and why should businesses prioritise their implementation? With new due diligence regulations like #CSDDD reaching Asia-Pacific, companies must navigate unique challenges stemming from diverse economic, social, and legal contexts. Our latest article explains what effective grievance mechanisms are, how businesses can stay compliant with evolving legislation, and ways to strengthen stakeholder engagement. It also outlines steps to implement robust grievance mechanisms and remediation pathways. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gMt74Z82 Anthesis Group Mishwaza Monsur Pauline Ledermann Claire S. Peggy Oh Su Ülkenli #humanrights #ESG #socialimpact #modernslavery #grieveancemechanisms

80% of companies fail on human right due diligence, according to the new Social Benchmark study (n=2,000) by the World Benchmarking Alliance. Interesting fact: companies from countries where human rights regulations are already in place score 60% higher (on average) in the benchmark. It shows again and again how important legislation like the #CSDDD is to effectively protect human rights - despite all the unnecessary complaints around 'too much bureaucracy' and anti-competitiveness... The study also shows that engagement with affected stakeholders improves human rights practices, yet only 9% of companies communicate such engagement (despite the UNGPs and OECD Guidelines emphasising this). == Full study: https://lnkd.in/dCnW4MVQ #humanrights, #sustainability, #esg

This is alarming (though not surprising) - 80% of the largest 2000 companies fail on human rights due diligence. Investors have an important role to make things moving in the right direction if they do not want themselves to be complicit in human right abuses. To wait for the implementation of the CSDDD is not an option - this is a valuable resource to start the engagement - today! #humanrights #sustainablefunds #sustainableinvesting

What can Danish companies do to improve their work with human rights due diligence and ensure compliance with EU regulations and international standards? Join us on December 10 for the launch of the 2024 Danish Corporate Human Rights Benchmark for valuable insights and peer learning 🙌 And how fitting is it to have it on the Human Rights Day?

Hot off the press 🔥 This is hugely important work because children are stakeholders and rightsholders in every industry, but they're often not recognised as such. Notably, they're one of the groups at heightened risk of marginalization and vulnerable to negative impacts by business. & this goes beyond child labour. Because children are: ► consumers of business products and services ► exposed to marketing and advertising ► legal workers and exploited child labourers ► impacted through the working conditions of their parents and caregivers ► impacted by business activities in the communities and environments where they live and play "Most businesses come into contact with children daily, and although these interactions may not be direct or purposeful, sometimes business facilities and services can raise serious child safeguarding and protection concerns." #CorporateResponsibility #ChildrensRights #UNICEF