Integrate commitments into policies and allocate responsibility for policies and due diligence

We explain the requirements for policies and how responsibilities shall be allocated between the board of directors, managers, and employees.​

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Prevent and mitigate adverse impacts that you cause or contribute to

We explain the responsibility to cease activities that cause or contribute to adverse impacts, establish action plans, and promote sustainable purchasing practices.

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Monitor the measures to prevent and mitigate adverse impacts

We explain what we mean by following-up action plans, meaningful consultations with rights-holders, and addressing deviations.​​

Provide for remediation

We explain the concept of remediation, when remediation is required, the importance of engaging in meaningful consultation with affected rights-holders, and the need to assess whether they are satisfied with both the process and the outcome.

Identify and assess adverse impacts

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We explain the concepts of risk suppliers, supply chain mapping, rights-holder consultations and particularly vulnerable groups, as well as how to prioritise risks based on likelihood and severity.

Prevent and mitigate adverse impacts linked to your operations

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We explain the responsibility regarding supplier assessments, action plans, and the forwarding of requirements—including transparency—as well as the ability to temporarily suspend or terminate the contract.

Enable complaints

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We explain the key functions of complaints procedures, for which stakeholders they should be accessible, and the need to address submitted complaints.

Guidance auditors

Contracting organisations monitor the supplier's work through self-assessments and office audits. It is primarily during office audits that the auditor's role becomes central.

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