Human rights due diligence – an intensive course on Human Rights Due Diligence in 10 modules during Autumn 2023
Enact is proud to launch a comprehensive course series on human rights due diligence. After years of successfully training practitioners in the field of human rights, we have come to a realization that comprehensive learning, effective knowledge transfer, and capacity building require a longer period of engagement. This inspired us to create a game-changing course series that enables you to delve deeper and truly develop expertise over time.
Information about the course:
- 10 online LIVE sessions carefully designed for your optimal learning over a period of 17 weeks. Each session lasts 3 hours and consists of three modules 1) 60 minutes of curated lectures by our experts, 2) 60 minutes of practical implementation and case examples, 3) 60 minutes of group discussion and learning. If a participant misses a class, recording will be made available.
- Target audience:
- Corporate human rights, ESG or social sustainability practitioners; in-house specialists within legal, compliance, non-financial reporting, human resources, procurement and alike.
- Professionals working within government, international organisations, NGOs, or unions.
- Start date: our course series is set to run from September 2023 to January 2024 with an opportunity to meet in person in Stockholm for the last session (hybrid).
- Two levels: The 10 sessions are offered at two levels: Basic and Advanced. While we recommend taking the sessions sequentially for a comprehensive learning experience, we understand that individual needs may vary. You have the flexibility to choose either the Basic or Advanced level based on your expertise and interests. Simply indicate your preferred level during registration.
- Informed discussions: For best learning outcomes, we expect the participants to prepare for each session. Whilst not compulsory for completion of the course, it will benefit the learning and insights of how to apply the frameworks into practice. The participants will also have a chance to pose questions for feedback by the course leaders.
- Diploma: Upon completion of the course, participants are awarded a diploma for each level.
- Cost:
- Cost for two levels: 2400 € (excluding VAT)
- Cost for one level: 1400 € (excluding VAT)
- Register until 31 July 2023 to get an early bird 20% discount;
- Not-for-profit organisations are eligible for a 15 % discount (and 30% until 31 July 2023)
- Members of the Swedish Business and Human Rights Network get 1 seat free of charge and 50 % off for additional participants. If your company is interested in joining the Network, contact Nazrin.Huseinzade@enact.se
- Last day for registrations: 14 September 2023
- The training will be conducted in English
Overview of the sessions:
Basic level
- Sep 21 – Session 1: Exploring the fundamentals: international frameworks for business and human rights
- Oct 5 – Session 2: Which rights to consider? Identifying your salient impacts.
- Oct 19 – Session 3: Navigating regulation and compliance. CSDDD, and regulation in individual European countries.
- Oct 26 – Session 4: Reporting and transparency on human rights and due diligence within CSRD.
- Nov 7 – Session 5: Setting up human rights due diligence in companies through effective decision-making, policy embedding, and capacity building.
Advanced level
- Nov 16 – Session 6: Impact assessment and stakeholder engagement: prioritising human rights efforts.
- Nov 30 – Session 7: Taking action and defining performance indicators: monitoring, remedy, and grievance mechanisms for effective accountability.
- Dec 7 – Session 8: Heightened due diligence and responsible business conduct in the context of gross human rights violations and conflict.
- Dec 19 – Session 9: Embedding human rights into contracts and internal controls.
- Jan 11 – Session 10: Downstream and upstream due diligence.
Does this sound interesting? Register now below or contact us for more information or any queries you may have.
(Unfortunately this course is not open for participants who are consultants, trainers or alike in the field).
Dates
September 2023 – January 2024
Venue
Online
Agenda
More detailed information about each session:
Basic level
Session 1: Exploring the fundamentals: international frameworks for business and human rights.
- The UNGPs and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
- The three pillars: role of State, Company and importance of Remediation
- The corporate responsibility to respect human rights: what does it entail?
Session 2: Which rights to consider? Identifying your salient impacts.
- Labour rights, social, economic and cultural, civil and political rights, as well as the rights of vulnerable groups
- How to identify the salient (severe) impacts within own operations and across the value chain
- How to prioritise efforts in line with the international frameworks on business and human rights
Session 3: Navigating regulation and compliance in the EU and individual European states
- EU CSDDD: overview of the basics
- Comparative overview of national laws (e.g. France, Germany, and Norway)
- How to create an action plan for compliance with multiple competing requirements
Session 4: Reporting and transparency on human rights and due diligence within CSRD
- Reporting on human rights: the CSRD requirements and core components
- Transparency towards affected stakeholders and maintaining business secrets
- Best practice for human rights due diligence reporting
Session 5: Setting up human rights due diligence in companies through effective decision-making, policy embedding, and capacity building
- Developing policies and codes of conduct: how to ensure compliance? Setting up governance, accountability and internal reporting lines
- Who needs to know what? Relevant capacity building and communication
- Best practice on how to create internal ownership, and pitfalls to avoid
Advanced level:
Session 6: Impact assessment and stakeholder engagement: prioritizing human rights efforts
- Understanding the difference between impact identification (mapping) and conducting in-depth impact assessments
- Engaging with stakeholders; when and how to do it to ensure safety, meaningful participation, and ethical considerations
- Developing an action plan that accounts for human rights priorities and business realities
Session 7: Taking action and defining performance indicators: monitoring, remedy, and grievance mechanisms for effective accountability
- Transitioning from crisis management and ad-hoc responses to systematic pre-emptive approaches
- Defining qualitative and quantitative metrics for impact monitoring
- Setting up a grievance mechanism and preparing for remediation: why hotlines and whistleblowing systems are a good start, but not enough
Session 8: Heightened due diligence and responsible business conduct in the context of gross human rights violations and conflict
- What is heightened due diligence and when is it required?
- Understanding the role of International Humanitarian Law for businesses
- Practical approaches to sourcing from (or selling to) countries where the State perpetrates human rights violations
Session 9: Embedding human rights into contracts and internal controls
- Responsible contracting: from checklist and one-sided controls to partnership and joint solutions.
- Integration of HRDD into compliance, risk and internal audits,
- Making the most out of external audits and certifications
Session 10: Downstream and upstream due diligence
- Upstream HRDD: leveraging incentives for suppliers and business partners
- Downstream HRDD: how to control harms once the product/service has left the company?
- Other business relationships: onsite contractors (canteen, cleaning, security, transportation) and gig-economy workers.
Trainers
Sandra Atler
Mobile
+46 704 79 76 77
sandra.atler
@enact.se
Sandra Atler is the Director of the Human Rights and Business Practice Group and Senior Advisor at Enact. She is an…
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Nazrin Huseinzade
Mobile: +46761385383
nazrin.huseinzade@enact.se
Nazrin Huseinzade is a project manager and business and human rights advisor at Enact. She is a lawyer with a Bachelor…
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Cost
- For two levels: 2400 € (excluding VAT)
- For one level: 1400 € (excluding VAT)
- You get an early bird 20% discount up until July 31 (1920 € for two levels).
- When you register you submit invoicing details and will receive an invoice with payment due within 30 days.
- Members of the Swedish Business and Human Rights Network join for free (one seat), and 50 % of additional participants.
Contact
Nazrin.huseinzade@enact.se
Sandra.atler@enact.se