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This publication summarises the key elements of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), considers steps for effective implementation, and recommends strategies for aligning with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs).

In the annual report on the Institute’s international work, we present some of the many results we have contributed to in 2022.

The Danish Institute for Human Rights publishes its annual report to the Danish Parliament on the development of human rights in Denmark. The report provides an overview of progress and setbacks for human rights in the past year.

This briefing analyses the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (the proposal), which requires large companies to identify and address their negative human rights and environmental impacts in line with key international frameworks including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and associated due diligence guidance.

In the annual report on the Institute’s international work, we present some of the many results we have contributed to in 2020-21.

On the 10th anniversary of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the Danish Institute for Human Rights has developed a snapshot of progress in four of the Nordic countries, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Sweden, in establishing a ‘smart mix’ of measures to foster business in their jurisdictions to respect human rights within their global value chains.

This report highlights selected human rights risks relevant to tech giants and their platforms.

Practical guidance for businesses, and other actors in the digital ecosystem, on how to conduct human rights impact assessment of digital activities.

This guidance document provides information on the tech sector for those involved in developing a National Action Plan on business and human rights (NAP)

The role of national human rights institutions in facilitating access to effective remedy in the context of business and human rights.

A human rights impact assessment conducted for Eni Mexico’s Area 1 development project.

For practitioners working in and with extractive industries on how a gender-responsive approach can be embedded in project planning and implementation

A human rights assessment conducted for the Eni Angola Cabinda North Project.

The short paper promotes a sustainable approach to the fishery and aquaculture sectors and addresses its human rights implications.

A human rights impact assessment conducted for the Papua Liquefied Natural Gas Project - with a focus on gender, security and conflict.

Actual and potential human rights risks and impacts in Nestlé’s palm oil supply chain, with a particular focus on labour rights.

The institute’s annual report to the Danish parliament offers an overview of the most important improvements and setbacks for human rights in Denmark.

An enterprise-wide impact mapping on human rights, with a focus on the upstream and downstream value chain of Hydro business areas.

This publication provides an overview of the human rights situation in Denmark 2016-17.

The institute’s annual report to the Danish parliament offers an overview of the most important improvements and setbacks for human rights in Denmark.

This paper suggests a new collaborative and participatory approach to human rights impact assessments written for stakeholders.

The institute’s annual report to the Danish parliament offers an overview of the most important improvements and setbacks for human rights in Denmark.

The guide provides a steppingstone towards a Mexico more focused on the human rights impacts of economic activities, and on human development.

The institute’s annual report to the Danish parliament offers an overview of the most important improvements and setbacks for human rights in Denmark.

This report seeks to expand the UN Global Compact Sphere of Influence approach for understanding the human rights landscape within your company.