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Why Due Diligence Must Center Vulnerable Groups: Moving to Action (Part II)
Effective human rights due diligence requires going beyond standard audits or generic codes of conduct. It means considering vulnerable groups at every stage of the process. Here’s how companies can do that.
The Legal Case for Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) – Beyond the Omnibus
Human rights due diligence extends well beyond the CSDDD and CSRD. In this article, we break down key global regulations that require companies to undertake due diligence.
Why Due Diligence Must Center Vulnerable Groups: Prioritizing Those Most at Risk (Part I)
Who are vulnerable groups? How can businesses include them in human rights risk management? Four real-world cases that show why centering vulnerable groups is key to a risk-based due diligence approach.
Eight Strategies for Sustainability Leaders to Make Progress in Difficult Times
Based on our work advising sustainability professionals navigating an uncertain regulatory and political landscape, we’ve gathered eight tips for sustainability leaders to make progress on human rights.
Responsible Engagement with Indigenous Communities: Lessons for Renewable Energy Companies
What are Indigenous rights? Why must energy projects uphold them? What is FPIC? What can electronics, automotive and energy companies learn from the mistakes of the extractives industry?
5 Things You Should Know About the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
What is the EUDR? What does it require? Who does it apply to? How can companies best use their existing due diligence processes and resources to meet EUDR requirements?
The Invisible Advantage: What I’ve Learned About Privilege as a 16-Year Old Exchange Student in Argentina
This International Women’s Day, Lisa writes about privilege —what it is, how to identify it, and how to use it to help build a more equitable society.
CSDDD Post Omnibus. How Would the Proposed Changes Affect Your Implementation?
The CORE team analyzes how the proposed changes in the omnibus package would impact your implementation of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
Common Practice is not Always Good Practice: Rethinking Supplier Assessment Questionnaires
How can companies use established corporate practices such as supplier self-assessment questionnaires (SAQs) effectively in human rights due diligence?
