AIM-Progress and the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Human Rights Coalition (HRC) member
companies reaffirm their unwavering commitment to integrating Human Rights and
Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD) into their operations and supply chains. This commitment
is rooted in our steadfast support of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
(UNGPs) and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and we expect our suppliers to
share this commitment. HREDD forms the foundation of robust responsible business conduct,
and our members will continue to prioritise respect for human rights throughout their supply
chains.
For over a decade, our members have been actively implementing responsible business conduct
practices designed to create positive impacts on people’s lives across their supply chains. This
commitment is reflected in our ongoing work to promote and implement effective due diligence.
A key milestone in this journey is the recently launched Converged HREDD Assessment Tool,
developed collaboratively by our member companies with support from the Fair Labor
Association (FLA) and Proforest. This tool represents a significant advancement in supporting
companies as they implement the UNGPs and embrace responsible business conduct. It
empowers companies to proactively identify, assess, and address human rights and
environmental risks within their operations and supply chains.
For our organisations, good HREDD means:
• Proactive Identification and Assessment: Systematically identifying and assessing actual
and potential adverse impacts on human rights and the environment throughout our
operations and supply chains. This includes engaging with stakeholders, such as workers,
communities, and suppliers, to understand their experiences and perspectives.
• Prevention and Mitigation: Taking effective measures to prevent or mitigate identified
adverse impacts. This requires developing and implementing policies, procedures, and
training programs to ensure respect for human rights and environmental protection.
• Remediation: Establishing mechanisms to address and remediate any adverse impacts that
occur. This includes providing access to remedy for those who have been harmed and working
to restore affected environments.
• Continuous Improvement: Regularly monitoring the effectiveness of our HREDD processes
and making adjustments as needed. This involves tracking key performance indicators,
conducting audits, and seeking feedback from stakeholders.
• Transparency and Communication: Openly communicating our HREDD efforts and
progress to stakeholders. This includes publishing reports on our due diligence processes
and engaging in dialogue with stakeholders.
• Collaboration and Partnership: Working collaboratively with suppliers, industry peers, civil
society organisations, and other stakeholders to address systemic human rights and
environmental challenges.
We will continue to provide support to our member companies, and their suppliers, to align with
best practices in human rights, identify and address gaps in their approaches, and collaborate on
continuous improvement. We believe that through collaborative action and a shared
commitment to HREDD, we can drive meaningful and lasting positive change