Solutions
I offer structured solutions that help companies build strong foundations for human rights and environmental due diligence. Each solution is designed to address a specific challenge. While I can support tasks such as risk assessments, pre-qualification questions and award criteria—addressing for example traceability and transparency—or action plans and indicators for tracking change, I believe the best results come when I'm involved early, helping you connect the dots and get the structure right from the start.
Explore the solutions below to see how I can support your journey.
Human Rights & Environmental Assessment
“We need to know what the real risks to people and planet are in our value chain.”
Deliverables
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Scoping session to define value chain segments or geographies of focus, as well as key stakeholders
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Document review (e.g. impact assessments, risk assessments, audit results, ESG reports)
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Stakeholder interviews (internal + external)
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Identification of actual & potential human rights and environmental impacts
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Prioritisation based on severity and likelihood
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Final report with clear recommendations for prevention, mitigation, remediation and tracking
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Optional: Summary for external communication
Due Diligence Gap Analysis
“We’re not sure if our policies and processes meet legal or buyer expectations on human rights and environmental due diligence.”
Deliverables
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Kick-off call to define scope and key stakeholders
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Review of existing policies and processes (value chain)
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Stakeholder interviews (internal + external)
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Mapping vs. UNGPs, OECD, CSDDD (and/or sector-specific standards) and investor/customer standards
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Gap analysis with red/yellow/green indicators
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Prioritised recommendations
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Optional: Executive-ready summary for internal buy-in
Note: If you want a gap analysis of your supply chain, see the next solution—Responsible Sourcing Gap Analysis
Responsible Sourcing Gap Analysis
“We’ve made some progress, but our sourcing isn’t structured or clearly aligned with responsible sourcing practices.”
Deliverables
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Kick-off call to define scope and key stakeholders
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Review of existing policies and processes (e.g. screenings, risk assessments, supplier code of conduct, contract clauses, supplier engagements)
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Stakeholder interviews (internal + external)
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Mapping vs. UNGPs, OECD, CSDDD (and/or sector-specific standards) and investor/customer standards
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Gap analysis with red/yellow/green indicators
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Prioritised recommendations
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Optional: Sourcing team workshop
Note: If you want a gap analysis of your value chain, see the previous solution—Due Diligence Gap Analysis
Policy Development
“We don’t have a [...] policy in place, or it's not aligned with today’s expectations from buyers, regulators, or investors.”
Deliverables
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Kick-off call to align expectations, tone and key stakeholders
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Drafting of policy aligned with international frameworks (UN Global Compact, UNGPs, OECD Guidelines, CSDDD, Battery Regulation etc.)
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Internal and external feedback loop and refinement
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Final version for approval
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Optional: Internal Q&A session to support rollout
Examples of polices: Due Diligence Policy, Human Rights Policy, Supplier Code of Conduct, Battery Policy, Minerals Policy, Indigenous Peoples Policy, Community Engagement Policy, Human Rights Defenders Policy
Due Diligence Instruction
“We need to formalise how we do due diligence — who does what, when, and how it fits into our organisation.”
Deliverables
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Kick-off call to align expectations and identify key stakeholders
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Mapping of obligations (regulatory, buyer, voluntary)
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Review of existing instructions and roles (own operations and upstream & downstream)
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Drafting of instruction aligned with international frameworks (UNGPs, OECD Guidelines, CSDDD etc.)
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Internal and external feedback loop and refinement
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Final version for approval
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Optional: Alignment session with legal, procurement, sustainability and others as needed
Responsible Sourcing Instruction
“Our buyers don’t have a clear, practical instruction on how to integrate responsible sourcing into their day-to-day decisions, or it's not aligned with today’s expectations.”
Deliverables
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Kick-off call to define sourcing roles, purchasing categories, suppliers, countries and leverage points
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Mapping of obligations (regulatory, buyer, voluntary)
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Review of existing instructions (supply chain)
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Drafting of instruction aligned with international frameworks (UNGPs, OECD Guidelines, CSDDD, Forced Labour Regulation, Battery Regulation etc.) including responsible purchasing and shared responsibility
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Internal and external feedback loop and refinement
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Final version for approval
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Optional: Alignment session with legal, procurement, sustainability and others as needed
Complaints Procedure
“We don’t have a trusted or effective way for workers or affected communities to raise concerns — and we don't know how to handle remediation.”
Deliverables
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Kick-off call to align expectations and identify key stakeholders
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Mapping of users (internal/external), risks, and desired outcomes
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Review of existing procedures (own operations and upstream & downstream) including any whistleblowing procedure under the Whistleblowing Directive
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Design of complaints procedure in line with the CSDDD, including the UNGP effectiveness criteria, and supporting meaningful access to remedy.
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Internal and external feedback loop and refinement
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Final version for approval
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Optional: Alignment session with legal, procurement, sustainability, human resources and others as needed
Capacity-Building & Training
“We’ve got policies and processes, but our people don’t know what due diligence really means in practice — and we’re not confident we can implement it consistently across teams.”
Deliverables
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Rapid needs assessment (who needs what and why)
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Tailored training content (face-to-face or online), e.g.:
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From Risk Blindness to Risk Readiness: Introduction to Human Rights & Environmental Due Diligence
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Turning Compliance Into Competitive Edge: CSDDD, Forced Labour Regulation, Battery Regulation & What They Mean in Practice
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Buying Better: Responsible Sourcing, Purchasing & Contracting That Drives Change
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Complaints That Work: Designing Grievance Mechanisms That Meet CSDDD and Stakeholder Expectations
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Slide decks, exercises, and handouts
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Optional: Implementation clinics or coaching
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