Identifying, preventing and accounting for the impact of human rights issues
Effective human rights due diligence (HRDD) is the foundation of responsible sourcing.
It means companies can identify, prevent, mitigate and account for how they address actual and potential adverse human rights issues in their operations and supply chains. We identify how purchasing practices can support HRDD management systems. And we support responsible business conduct to make sure that supply chains remain resilient, and that workers, farmers and communities can thrive.
Our members are committed to being leaders in HRDD.
We help them:
- establish and improve their responsible sourcing programmes through our Responsible Sourcing Journey (RSJ)
- stay up to date with new laws by sharing our comprehensive tailor-made legislative updates produced by our partner law firm, Ropes & Gray
- build capability to implement the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights (UNGP) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) guidelines for multinational enterprises
- converge HRDD practices
- benefit from the EU advocacy work of our umbrella organisation, AIM–European Brands Association
Working Group
HREDD Convergence Working Group
A dedicated working group is leading a bespoke project, with the support of Proforest and in collaboration with the Consumer Goods Forum, to converge assessment requirements for HREDD management systems in supply chains.
Using pre-existing materials, it aims to recommend a methodology for members and beyond on conducting HREDD assessments to lessen the burden on suppliers.
The timeline for the deliverable is Q4 2024.
Resources
See all resourcesRopes & Gray Corporate Social Responsibility Legislation summary
This semi-annual update on global human rights is designed to support responsible sourcing, human rights, procurement and supply chain professionals who need to keep up with the rapidly evolving legislative landscape of human rights and environmental due diligence legislation. It has been prepared by our partner law firm Ropes & Gray.
AIM high level commentary on EU draft directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDD) May 2022
AIM contribution to the EU HRDD legislation debate February 2021 update
Human Rights due diligence (HRDD) – final AIM contribution to the debate October 2020
News and events
See all latestAIM-Progress and members partner with Quizrr to deliver human rights due diligence supplier training in Mexico
AIM-Progress and member companies are partnering with Quizrr – an award-winning EdTech company – to mainstream robust responsible sourcing practices in Mexico by building suppliers’ capability to implement robust and holistic human rights due diligence. Quizrr was selected based on its unique blended learning model for the supply chain, combining gamified digital learning, webinars and…
Guide to new legislation covering corporate social responsibility and human rights
The legislative landscape worldwide to ensure business integrates corporate social responsibility, supply chain due diligence and overall respect for human rights and environmental protection into its decision-making is continuing to evolve at high speed. AIM-Progress have been partnering with international law firm Ropes & Gray for several years now to provide semi-annual updates on the…