This publication summarises the key elements of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), considers steps for effective implementation, and recommends strategies for aligning with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs).
The Danish Institute for Human Rights convened a group of EU national human rights institutions for a workshop focusing on the future supervisory authorities that will be tasked with monitoring the implementation of and compliance with the upcoming Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.
This study on business, environment and human rights in Honduras aims to contribute to the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in Honduras by identifying gaps and opportunities in law, policy and practice in the areas of environment, business and human rights.
The Danish Institute for Human Rights has developed guidance that aims to help companies in the fisheries value chain understand and conduct human rights due diligence processes.
The Institute has submitted a consultation response on a future European Materiality Assessment Implementation Guidance aimed to assist companies in their sustainability reporting including around human rights impacts.
This report benchmarks 22 of the largest private Danish financial institutions on how they align their activities with the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights (UNGPs).
The Danish Institute for Human Rights made two submissions to the public consultations launched by the European Supervisory Authorities and European Commission, respectively, to collect the views of stakeholders on potential changes to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).
This paper analyses the plans of the European Union for a forced labour ban that would prohibit the placing of products made with forced labour on the common market as well as the export of such products. It addresses concerns and provides recommendations for effective legislation following a human rights-based approach.
The Danish Institute for Human Rights made a submission to the consultation by the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights focused on investors, human rights and ESG, which aims to inform the group’s report at the 56th session of the Human Rights Council in June 2024.
This publication aims to shed light on how businesses across a range of sectors are already conducting human rights due diligence (HRDD) processes in the downstream part of the value chain, with case studies from companies illustrating their approaches to HRDD across their full value chains.
This publication aims to give an overview of the various EU regulatory initiatives of relevance to business and human rights in force or under development by the EU, how they align with international frameworks, such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and how the various pieces fit in the puzzle.
This publication analyses the different legislative proposals for an EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, which would require large companies to identify and address negative impacts on human rights and the environment. It highlights five key issues and makes recommendations for the ongoing trilogue negotiations.
The Danish Institute for Human Rights has submitted a response to the World Bank Group’s public consultation on the proposed IFC/MIGA Approach to Remedial Action and the draft IFC Responsible Exit Principles.
The Danish Institute for Human Rights has submitted a response to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)’s public consultation on its targeted update of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.
This practice note looks at how gender is incorporated into National Action Plans on Business and Human Rights (NAPs), drawing insights from the cases of Peru, Uganda and Thailand.
This summary report captures the highlights of a seminar on the topic 'Fisheries, aquaculture and human rights: the duty of the state to promote, protect and respect human rights' in Chile.
The Danish Institute for Human Rights has submitted a response to the European Commission’s consultation on its proposal “Effectively banning products extracted or harvested with forced labour”.
This manual provides practical insights on how national human rights institutions (NHRIs) can contribute to the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of environmental permitting and management.
