HRDD Resource Hub

The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights are the global authoritative standard, providing a blueprint for States and companies to prevent, address and remedy human rights abuses caused by business activity. Explore this resource hub for support on implementing Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD).

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Why the UN Guiding Principles
Matter Now More Than Ever

Since 2011, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) have offered authoritative guidance for companies to embed respect for human rights into their operations and to remediate harm when it occurs. Through continuous implementation of human rights due diligence (HRDD) as outlined in the UNGPs, companies are better positioned to manage risks to people, position themselves as responsible partners and build durable stakeholder trust. This is the key to business resiliency and creating shared value for people, the planet and economies.

For over 15 years, the UNGPs have been referenced and adopted by legislators, regulators, investors and every partner across your value chain.

Want to stay ahead of regulations and your industry peers? Explore this page for resources and opportunities to learn how to implement human rights due diligence across your business value chain.

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UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights

The foundational document. Endorsed by the Human Rights Council in 2011.

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The HRDD Process

Access the UN Global Compact Academy to learn how to implement human rights due diligence in your organisation.

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UNGPs Reporting Framework

Guidance for companies on reporting human rights performance in a structured way.

Initiative of Shift and Forvis Mazars

Business Models Red Flags

Key indicators to identify risks and challenges in business models related to human rights.

Developed by Shift

Expert Voices & Perspectives

Sanda Ojiambo - Executive Director & CEO, UN Global Compact Assistant Secretary-General

Read the perspectives of top leaders on the impact of the UNGPs, 15 years on

Expert Perspectives

The Business Case for HRDD

151+

Corporate human rights
lawsuits reviewed in one study,
with a rising cost and
settlement trend

46%

Of large benchmarked
companies show no evidence
of due diligence despite public
commitments

$18.7B

Single settlement following one
unmanaged human and
environmental impact (BP,
Deepwater Horizon)

Source: Business & Human Rights Resource Centre

Source: Corporate Human Rights Benchmark

Source: Public records

Learn & Take Action

Expand your understanding and actively apply the UNGPs using specially curated tools and resources provided by the UN Global Compact and its trusted partners.

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Academy E-Learning: Business & Human Rights

Self-paced courses on implementing human rights due diligence, gender equality, and labour rights, filtered for social sustainability.

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Business & Human Rights Navigator

An interactive tool to help companies understand and implement their human rights responsibilities across sectors and geographies.

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Academy Case Portal

Real-world case studies showcasing how companies are embedding human rights due diligence into their operations and value chains.

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Business and Human Rights Accelerator

Hands-on learning for UN Global Compact Participants on how to establish or strengthen your company’s human rights due diligence processes in line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

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HRDD Insights Reports

Playbooks and resources to help your company embed HRDD across functions, work effectively in multistakeholder partnerships and leverage technology for supply chain due diligence.

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EU Sustainability Navigator

A resource hub for understanding EU corporate sustainability regulations and taking action aligned with the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact.

Self Assessment Tools

Assess the gaps and opportunities for your company and plan actions to advance on specific human rights topics using our confidential, open-use self-assessment tools.

Non-Discrimination and Equality Tool

Women Empowerment Principles Gap Analysis Tool

LGBTIQ+ Standards Gap Analysis Tool

Living Wage Analysis Tool