All publications on Working with states on business

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.

This report provides an overview of 31 national baseline assessments on business and human rights (NBAs) and identifies some key takeaways.

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.

A new briefing by the Danish Institute for Human Rights considers civil liability for harms linked to business activities and due diligence failures – a key consideration in the design of mandatory corporate human rights due diligence laws.

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.

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

This report examines the process towards Kenya’s first national action plan on business and human rights.

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 toolkit on human rights for policy makers and public buyers.

This document provides information on the private security sector for those involved in developing a national action plan on business and human rights.

Inspiration for how municipalities and other public purchasers can act with respect for and respect for human rights in public procurement.

Operational guidance on how to ensure due diligence when operating in areas where their projects may affect indigenous peoples.

The role of national human rights institutions.

A review of NAPs to identify the strengths and weaknesses of current NAPs in implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

A mapping of topics for state attention in United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights implementation processes.

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

It covers sector wide, cumulative and project-level impacts, looking at both the formal and informal parts of the sector.

A Toolkit for the development, implementation, and review of state commitments to business and human rights frameworks - 2017 edition

The paper is a collaboration between the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business and the Danish Institute for Human Rights.

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