Businesses in every sector are confronted with a variety of human rights issues that are intertwined with their core business objectives. These challenges can be pressing and complex for firms operating in a global economy where the cost of unmanaged human rights risks is high.
Whether it's tackling labour practices in manufacturing or agriculture, security in extractive sectors, decent work, non-discrimination or equal pay, businesses must build expertise to conduct effective human rights due diligence and institute appropriate response mechanisms to deal with identified challenges.