Guidance documents
Guidance documents can help companies begin to implement corporate due‑diligence obligations in their supply chains. Beyond these general resources, a wide range of sector‑specific guidance offers more detailed information tailored to particular industries.
Overview of the guidelines
General guidelines
Companies’ duty of care to respect human rights comprises five key elements. The following guidelines provide a general overview of the key components, responsibilities and processes involved in human rights due diligence.
Sector-specific guidelines
The challenges of implementing human rights due diligence vary considerably depending on a company’s business model, size, position in the supply and value chain, and geographical context. The guides below outline sector‑specific challenges and suggest possible ways to address them.