Business & Human Rights Navigator

UN Global Compact – Practical Human Rights Guidance

Overview

The Business & Human Rights Navigator is a free, publicly available online resource created by the UN Global Compact in partnership with the German Helpdesk on Business & Human Rights and Verisk Maplecroft. It helps companies understand and respond to human rights risks across their operations and supply chains through clear, structured guidance.

Why it Matters?

1. Aligned with global standards:

Built around the UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights (UNGPs) and the UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles, providing a solid, internationally recognised framework.

2. Issue-focused analysis:

Covers key human rights topics such as child and forced labour, discrimination, freedom of association, health & safety, living wage, migrant rights, indigenous peoples, gender equality, environmental health, and working time.

3. Practical and action-oriented:

Offers analysis of risk factors by industry, due diligence steps, and real-world case studies to help businesses take informed action.

Core Features

1. Issue overview

Explains the nature and impact of each human rights challenge.

2. Contextual risk mapping

Highlights industry-specific and regional risk factors.

3. Due diligence roadmap

Structured guidance across key UNGP steps: policy, impact assessments, integration, monitoring, reporting, and remediation.

4. Case studies & resources

Real-life examples and links to further learning tools and external references.

Who Should Take It?

1. Sustainability and human rights teams aiming to strengthen due diligence processes.
2. Supply chain and risk managers responsible for tracking human rights impacts.
3. Executives and decision-makers seeking to align business practices with responsible standards.

• How it works?

1. Accessible online: Available in English, German, and Spanish at no cost.
2. Self-guided navigation: Users can explore topics independently or follow issue pathways relevant to their operations.
3. Continually updated: New case studies and issues are added over time to reflect evolving global business realities.

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